Govt mandates One Towing Vessel at all Major and Non-major Ports in India handling over 10 MMT Cargo annually, to bolster maritime safety
NEW DELHI : The Indian government has proposed a rule requiring all Major or Non-major Ports that handle over 10 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo annually to station at least one emergency towing
DG Shipping celebrated International Day of the Seafarer–Women’s Empowerment in Maritime Ratings
MUMBAI : The Directorate General of Shipping commends T S Rahaman for successfully rolling out the 4th batch under the Women in Rating Programme—a landmark initiative launched two years ago in collaboration with leading
DG Shipping observes 15th edition of the Day of the Seafarer
Guard of Honour Ceremony15th Edition of Day of the Seafarer 2025Theme: “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity”Campaign: “My Harassment-Free Ship” MUMBAI : The National Maritime Day of Seafarers Central Committee and the Directorate General
JNPA inaugurates its new Seafarer’s Club
NAVI MUMBAI : Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) was honored to inaugurate its new Seafarer’s Club on the occasion of Day of the Seafarer 2025. This state-of-the-art facility was unveiled by Shri Shyam Jagannathan,
IMF fears on DG Shipping order of premature retirement of 700 vessels causing more than 20,000 seafarers jobless
MUMBAI : Over 700 Indian-flagged vessels, many serving coastal and near-shore routes, could be retired prematurely due to age-based restrictions imposed by the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), threatening the jobs of more
DG Shipping celebrates 11th International Day of Yoga with MoPSW at Mumbai
MUMBAI : The Directorate General of Shipping, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, successfully commemorated the event of the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 at the Gateway of India, Mumbai.
India Maritime Norway Dialogue advances : DG Shipping
MUMBAI : Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS, Director General of Shipping, Government of India, participated in the India Maritime Norway Dialogue held in Mumbai on 18th June 2025. Emphasizing India’s proactive approach to seafarer welfare
Oil spill from MSC Elsa 3 continues to pose threat to marine ecosystem
KOCHI : The prospect of oil spill from the container vessel MSC Elsa 3, operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), which sank off the Kochi coast on the night of May 24 while en