India’s maritime sector has become a cornerstone of the country’s economic resurgence : Sarbananda Sonowal
MUMBAI : India is expanding its port capacity more than sixfold to reach 10,000 million tonnes per annum by 2047, marking the country’s largest-ever maritime infrastructure drive as it positions itself as a global
95% of India’s trade by volume moves through coastal routes : DG Shipping
MUMBAI : As much as 95 per cent of India’s trade by volume and 68 per cent by value moves through the coastal routes highlighting the scope for blue economy, said Dr. Pandurang Raut
DG Shipping signs MoU with National Union of Seafarers of India NUSI for ‘Sagar Mein Yog – Complete Wellness at Sea’ Initiative
MUMBAI : The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) and the National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI) have embarked on a transformative journey to prioritize the well-being of Indian seafarers through the pioneering program,
DG Shipping constitutes committee to review Collective Bargaining Agreement for seafarers
MUMBAI : The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has constituted an expert committee to review various aspects of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) – the process of negotiation between employees and employers regarding the
DG Shipping made mandatory CCTV systems on Indian-flagged merchant vessels and foreign flag vessels visiting Indian Ports
MUMBAI : The Directorate-General of Shipping has mandated that all the 1,530-odd Indian-flagged merchant vessels exceeding 500 gross tonnage should install Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems. This follows recent incidents aboard vessels, including disappearance
VPPL launches Skilling Program to empower Youth of Vadhvan
MUMBAI : Vadhvan Port Project Ltd. (VPPL), the 13th major port of India, has announced the launch of the Vadhvan Port Skilling Program, aimed at equipping the youth of the region with essential skills
DG Shipping has a five-pronged strategy to arrest recruitment fraud in the maritime sector
CHENNAI : The Directorate General of Shipping has planned a multi-pronged strategy to arrest the menace of the illicit and surreptitious practices by manning agencies fleecing the Indian seafarers. A recent report by Gujarat
ISWAN Seminar 2024 in India- Seafarers: Supported, Empowered, Connected
MUMBAI : The ISWAN Seminar 2024 in India, hosted on 28th November at the Maritime Training Institute (SCI) in Mumbai, brought together key maritime stakeholders to address pressing challenges affecting seafarers and their families.