No permission required to sail through Strait of Hormuz : Indian Govt
NEW DELHI : Sailing through the Strait of Hormuz – the only sea channel linking the oil-rich Persian Gulf with open oceans – does not require permission from any country, a senior government official
Sarbananda Sonowal, MoPSW, chaired a review and consultation meeting with Port and Maritime Stakeholders
MUMBAI : Hon’ble Union Minister for Port, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, chaired a review and consultation meeting with port and maritime stakeholders on Thursday, March 19th, 2026. The meeting focused on strategic
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal urges proactive measures for shipping stability amid global shifts
MUMBAI: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal emphasized the importance of addressing industry concerns promptly to ensure comfort and stability, citing the successful handling of past situations like the retrieval
India strengthens Global Maritime Partnerships with Hapag-Lloyd
MUMBAI : The Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India, marked a significant milestone in international maritime cooperation with the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Hapag-Lloyd AG, Germany, at Trident, Nariman
All Indian Ships Safe in Persian Gulf; Government Steps Up Maritime Coordination and Port Support
NEW DELHI: In a reassuring update amid heightened geopolitical sensitivities in the Persian Gulf region, the Government of India has confirmed that all Indian-flagged vessels operating in the area, including through the strategically vital
Govt approves ₹472 crore road over bridge to power Tuna-Tekra Port Connectivity
NEW DELHI : In a significant move to strengthen port connectivity and enhance cargo evacuation infrastructure, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, has approved the construction of a
Around 3 lakh metric tonnes LPG presently stranded at Strait of Hormuz : Govt
HORMUZ : About 3 lakh metric tonnes of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) is presently stranded at the Strait of Hormuz, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, special secretary at ministry of ports, shipping, and waterways said on
Sarbananda Sonowal interacts with the brave Crew of Indian Flagged LPG Carriers Shivalik & Nanda Devi
NEW DELHI/JAMNAGAR : The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, along with senior officials of the Ministry, interacted with the brave crew members of Indian-flagged LPG carriers Shivalik and