Union Minsiter Sonowal inaugurates Goa's new Captain of Ports Terminal building, announces phase-I priority for Goa water metroUnion Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal, in Panaji on June 27, inaugurated Goa's new Captain of Ports Te...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
Seafarers feel forgotten, shipping should not be used as collateral: IMO chief amid US-Iran conflictShipping must be kept out of geopolitical conflicts, urged the International Maritime Organization chief, as seafarers "feel forgotten." He...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
'Maritime training must align with industry needs,' says Caravel GroupMaritime training must adapt to modern shipping's evolving needs. The industry is rapidly embracing decarbonisation, digitalisation, and au...
05 Apr, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
India-Russia pacts set to boost jobs, skills and infraExciting new partnerships between India and Russia promise to open up job opportunities for Indian professionals in Russia. These agreement...
06 Dec, 2025, 11.14 PM IST
India aiming to emerge as global maritime hub, says Shipping Minister Sarbananda SonowalUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the second BIMSTEC Ports Conclave in Visakhapatnam, emphasizing India's ambition to become a ...
15 Jul, 2025, 10.16 AM IST
India and Japan agree to deepen maritime relationsIn a pivotal meeting, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal engaged with Japan's Vice Minister Terada Yoshimichi, focusing on enhancing maritim...
02 Jun, 2025, 06.54 PM IST
India-Singapore to develop Green and Digital Shipping corridorIndia and Singapore have signed a Letter of Intent to develop a Green and Digital Shipping Corridor, focusing on maritime digitalisation an...
25 Mar, 2025, 07.44 PM IST
IIT Guwahati, IRS launch India’s first underwater welding & deep diving certification programmeIIT Guwahati's Technology Innovation Hub and the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) successfully conducted India's first training and certif...
18 Nov, 2024, 08.12 PM IST
How India plays a significant role in keeping global shipping industry runningAccording to data from the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India, India is the third-largest provider of seafarers worldwide...
28 Mar, 2024, 11.26 AM IST
MUI seeks use of CSR funds by major ports on maritime training infrastructureMaritime body MUI on Monday said it has sought spending of corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds by 12 major ports of India on streng...
05 Oct, 2020, 01.12 PM IST
Govt working on robust framework to address need for skilled workforce in ports, maritime sectorThe Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will identify existing Qualification Packs and develop new Qualification Packs - Nat...
20 Aug, 2020, 04.22 PM IST
Govt to come up with dedicated training modules for shipping and maritime sectorThe ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship has signed an MoU with the minsitry of shipping for creating a robust framework to a...
20 Aug, 2020, 02.46 PM IST
AOT's digital solution making waves in global maritime sectorThe solution SMARTShip is an Internet of Things (IOT) platform that enables on board operation of multiple systems.
26 Sep, 2019, 05.34 PM IST
Shipping union opposed to foreign sailors on Indian ships"NUSI is strongly opposed to the move by Indian ship owners to employ foreign seafarers on Indian ships," said its general secretary Abdulg...
13 Apr, 2016, 10.23 PM IST
NUSI seeks financial aid for maritime workforce trainingNUSI has sought financial assistance from Ministry of Shipping for training of maritime workforce in oil exploration activities.
01 Mar, 2016, 05.05 PM IST
- NYK scouting for Indian mariners
Japanese shipping major NYK is scouting for Indian seafarers to man their vessels. I
13 Feb, 2007, 03.14 AM IST
- NYKSM scouting for Indian seafarers
Global shipping major NYK Shipmanagement (NYKSM) is scouting for Indian seafarers to man their vessels.
12 Feb, 2007, 08.15 PM IST