Under Sagarmala scheme, Goa is being developed as a major cruise and cargo hub with new terminals, coastal jetties, and enhanced connectivity, boosting economy and tourism
By The Week News Desk December 03, 2024
India's major ports have halved turnaround time in a decade, from 93.59 to 48.06 hours, through modernisation, digitalisation, and improved connectivity, boosting maritime efficiency significantly
By The Week News Desk December 03, 2024
The Vizhinjam port was the first port project in India to get approval for VGF under the Scheme for Financial Support to Public-Private Partnerships in Infrastructure
By Nirmal Jovial December 02, 2024
The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, aims to boost Indian maritime trade by prioritising Indian-flagged vessels, creating jobs, promoting shipbuilding, ensuring security, and establishing a transparent coastal shipping framework
By The Week News Desk December 02, 2024
The sailing vessels with about 300-ton capacity will initially set out carrying vegetables, cement and other construction materials depending on the requirements from Sri Lanka
By Lakshmi Subramanian November 29, 2024
The 11th biennial National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise, that was held off the coast of Kochi, simulated a passenger aircraft crash emergency, among other exercises
By The Week News Desk November 29, 2024
State govt decided to condone delay of five years in construction taking into consideration the three major natural disasters, namely Cyclone Ockhi, the 2018 Kerala floods and Covid
By Nirmal Jovial November 28, 2024
BEML and Mazagon Dock signed an MoU to develop advanced marine technologies, boosting India's maritime self-reliance
By The Week News Desk November 28, 2024
The shipping industry faces a severe seafarer shortage due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, safety concerns, and lifestyle preferences, threatening supply chains and prompting a surge in fake resumes
By The Week News Desk November 27, 2024
SAREX-24, a two-day maritime rescue exercise in Kochi, will showcase India's advanced rescue tech, including drones and life rafts, to tackle large-scale contingencies
By The Week News Desk November 27, 2024
Port trade unions plan an indefinite strike from December 17 over unfulfilled government promises on wage adjustments, pensions, and rewards. A protest is scheduled for December 5 as a precursor
By The Week News Desk November 26, 2024
The Indian Coast Guard seized 6,000 kg of Methamphetamine from a Myanmarese crew near Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The drugs, packed in 3,000 packets, were intended for India and neighboring countries
By PTI November 25, 2024
PM Modi, in his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' address, highlighted Lothal's ancient maritime legacy and ongoing efforts to develop it into a global hub for India's seafaring heritage
Web Desk November 25, 2024
Three shipping bills, which aim to modernise and revitalise the shipping sector in line with the global standards, are to be introduced during the Winter Session of the Parliament
Web Desk November 25, 2024
Rear Admiral Ravi Kumar Dhingra highlighted the Indian Navy's role in coastal security during Sea Vigil 24, a naval exercise evaluating coastal defense readiness to prevent incidents like 26/11
By The Week News Desk November 21, 2024