DG Shipping issues Safety Advisory to Indian Seafarers and Shipping Stakeholders in the rising tensions in Gulf
NEW DELHI : The Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India, has issued DGS Circular 10 of 2026, providing an updated Safety Advisory for Indian Seafarers and Shipping Stakeholders operating in the Persian Gulf,
Attack on oil tanker ‘Skylight’ highlights risks to Indian seafarers in Persian Gulf route
OMAN: Iran has attacked an oil tanker ‘Skylight’ passing through the Strait of Hormuz near the coast of Oman, as it retaliates with all its might to avenge the US and Israel’s assassination of
DG Shipping ensures safe repatriation of Indian Seafarers; Reviews Overseas Detention and Abandonment Cases
MUMBAI : Directorate General of Shipping, under the chairmanship of Additional Director General Shri Sushil Mansing Khopde, convened a high-level review meeting to examine recent cases involving Indian Seafarers facing detention and abandonment overseas.
3 Indians among crew on board Russian tanker seized by US
NEW DELHI: Three Indians are among the crew on board the Russian oil tanker seized by the United States, local media reported even as Moscow on Thursday asked Washington to comply with international laws
DG Shipping uncovers crew certificate fraud, bans hiring of Honduras certificate holders on ships
MUMBAI : Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has restricted ship owners from employing Indian Seafarers holding certificate of competency (CoC) issued by Central American countries such as Honduras and Belize after uncovering fraud in
All 11 Stranded Vessels with Indian Seafarers sailed from Ras Isa Port, Yemen : DG Shipping
MUMBAI : The Directorate General of Shipping informs that all 11 vessels stranded at Ras Isa Port, Yemen, carrying over 150 Indian seafarers, have successfully sailed out after the completion of cargo discharge operations.
Indian seafarers in danger of leaving their careers at sea after first contract, warns Mental Health Support Solution (MHSS)
BENGALURU : Indian seafarers are in danger of walking away from their careers at sea after their first contracts end, with MHSS reporting nearly 80% struggle with issues of isolation and loneliness. Indian seafarers
Merchant Navy Welfare Board (India) takes a major step in expanding Global presence
ATHENS : Dr. N. Reuben Paul, Chairman of the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (India), met with Indian Ambassador Shri Rudrendra Tandon at the Indian Embassy in Athens, Greece, and leading shipowners in Greece to