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'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- Indian seafarers in West Asia should be cautious: Shipping MinistryIndian seafarers in West Asia are urged to stay employed and prioritize safety. No directives have been issued for them to return home. Adv...12 Mar, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
- Is India losing focus on International Shipping Industry?India's seafaring industry has grown significantly, with the country now the fifth largest supplier of seafarers worldwide. Despite the gro...12 Aug, 2024, 03.06 PM IST
- Maritime body MUI seeks government intervention to enable seafarers qualify for NRI status"MUI has sought an urgent intervention of the Shipping Ministry of India to enable Indian seafarers qualify for the Non-Resident Indian or ...13 Oct, 2020, 05.04 PM IST
- Maritime bodies join hands to transport 4,000 Indian seafarers till June 30 on non-commercial basisThe bodies coming together for this initiative include Maritime Association of Shipowners Shipmanagers and Agents (MASSA) and Foreign Owner...19 Jun, 2020, 03.45 PM IST
- COVID-19: Govt extends validity of seafarers certificate by 6 monthsIndia is the second largest supplier of seafarers globally after the Philippines and it is estimated that about two lakh Indian seafarers a...27 Apr, 2020, 05.20 PM IST
- Cabinet clears decks for more seafarer jobsIndian seafarers will be eligible to be placed on ships under the flag of another country for employment, thus leading to increased employm...23 Jan, 2020, 07.01 AM IST
- Is this Aadhaar of the future? Facial biometric technology-based chip-enabled cards issuedIt will make the identification of the SID holder more reliable and efficient, while protecting their dignity and privacy. India had made a...28 Aug, 2019, 05.22 PM IST
- India inks pact with Korea to open up job opportunities for Indian seafarersA statement quoted Gadkari as saying, "The signing of the agreement will benefit both countries. Korea is a large ship owning nation."10 Apr, 2018, 08.50 PM IST
- India, Korea to ink pact for seafarers, boost bilateral ties: Nitin GadkariGadkari, who will embark on a four-day Korea visit tomorrow, said both the nations are also eyeing partnerships in shipbuilding, waterways ...08 Apr, 2018, 04.08 PM IST
- Sailor unions plead to centre for tax reliefIn a letter to Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, the associations urged the government to issue a circular in this regard.04 Jan, 2017, 08.00 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
- Government to help sea-farers for on-board training: Nitin GadkariThe cadets belonging to general category would also be facilitated for obtaining loan from nationalised banks to meet the cost, Gadkari sai...20 Mar, 2015, 08.46 PM IST
- Shortage of skilled seafarers hits Indian shipping industry“There is an acute shortage in terms of both quality and quantity,“ said Arun Kumar Gupta, chairman of state-run Shipping Corporation of In...25 Oct, 2014, 12.32 PM IST
- DGS revises CDC guidelines to include hospitality staffDGS has said that all Indian seafarers working on Indian or foreign merchant navy ships and cruise liners will now get Continuous Discharge...27 Mar, 2013, 10.44 PM IST
- NYK scouting for Indian marinersJapanese shipping major NYK is scouting for Indian seafarers to man their vessels. I13 Feb, 2007, 03.14 AM IST
- No foreigners on Indian vesselsThe government will not permit employment of foreign nationals aboard Indian vessels by amending the Shipping Act.06 Dec, 2006, 02.12 AM IST
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