“India sets course for Atmanirbhar Shipping; plans 62 vessels in FY 2026–27 with ₹51,383 Cr investment:” Sarbananda Sonowal
NEW DELHI : In a decisive push towards self-reliance in the maritime sector, a high-level inter-ministerial review meeting on the Strait of Hormuz situation pivoted to accelerating India’s shipping capabilities, with a renewed focus
29 Indian seafarers repatriated from Gulf region in last 24 hours: Shipping Ministry
NEW DELHI: India has repatriated a total number of 2929 seafarers so far with 29 Indian seafarers being repatriated in the last 24 hours, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said on Wednesday.
MoPSW convenes National Workshop with coastal states to drive maritime transformation under Amrit Kaal Vision 2047
NEW DELHI : The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) convened a National Consultative Workshop with Coastal States and Union Territories in New Delhi on Tuesday, bringing together key maritime stakeholders to chart
MoPSW Secy. chairs High-Level Review Meeting to accelerate maritime sector growth
NEW DELHI: Shri Vijay Kumar (IAS), Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), chaired a high-level virtual review meeting with Heads of Organisations and senior officials of the Ministry to deliberate on new
Major ports handled 915.17 MT of cargo in FY26 : Sarbananda Sonowal
NEW DELHI : Major ports have collectively handled 915.17 million tonnes of cargo in 2025–26, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said on
India’s maritime sector transformed into engine of growth in last 12 years: Sarbananda Sonowal
NEW DELHI : Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, said that India’s maritime sector has transformed into an engine of unmatched growth in the last 12 years. In a social media
Indian Delegation deepens engagement with BIMCO on Sustainable Ship Recycling Framework during Singapore Maritime Week 2026
SINGAPORE: In a significant step towards strengthening global maritime cooperation, the Indian delegation engaged in high-level discussions with the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) on 21 April 2026, focusing on advancing environmentally responsible
Indian Seafarers safe; Over 2,600 repatriated as situation in Persian Gulf remains stable
NEW DELHI : The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has confirmed that no incidents involving Indian-flagged vessels have been reported in the past 24 hours, with all Indian seafarers in the Persian