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Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca StraitThailand plans a massive "Land Bridge" to connect the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. This project aims to offer a new shipping route...
For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
China's expanding maritime tactics raise alarm across Asian watersChina is intensifying its presence in contested Asian waters using large fleets of fishing vessels, coast guard ships, and maritime militia...
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to head to Spain after permission granted to dock in Canary IslandsA luxury cruise ship, the MV Hondius, is en route to Spain's Canary Islands after a deadly hantavirus outbreak, which has claimed at least ...
Indian Coast Guard nabs 35 Bangladeshi fishermen in EEZ, seizes two boatsIndian Coast Guard apprehended 35 Bangladeshi fishermen and seized two boats for illegal fishing within India's Exclusive Economic Zone. Th...
Centre notifies new deep-sea fishing rules: What it means for Indian fishermen, cooperativesIndia has introduced new rules for deep-sea fishing in its Exclusive Economic Zone. These rules empower local fishermen and cooperatives wh...
None of 18 sanctioned coastal surveillance boats operational in West Bengal: MoS HomeEighteen surveillance boats provided by the Centre to West Bengal for coastal security remain non-operational, raising concerns in the Lok ...
Indian Navy locates capsized Chinese fishing vessel, life raftThe distant-water fishing vessel "Lupeng Yuanyu 028", owned by Penglai Jinglu Fishery Co Ltd based in Shandong province, capsized early on ...
China fishing fleet defied US in standoff on high seasThousands of miles away, a heavily-armed US Coast Guard cutter sailed up to a fleet of a few hundred Chinese squid-fishing boats not far fr...
Three Sri Lankan fishing vessels apprehended off Lakshadweep by the Indian Coast GuardThe fishing vessels, intercepted by Coast Guard Ship 'Varaha' on Saturday, are believed to be of Sri Lankan origin, they said. The boats ar...
Britain's navy to protect fishing waters in case of no-deal BrexitThere are concerns about possible skirmishes between British and foreign fishing vessels if no trade deal is reached, with existing transit...
- Uniform fishing ban not applicable within territorial waters: Government
The union government today told the Kerala High Court that the uniform fishing ban imposed by it is not applicable within the territorial w...
Tamil Nadu opposes two Central government decisions regarding fishingPanneerselvam procedure for engaging foreign crews has also been made easier with removal of requirement for prior clearance from Central g...
Seafood industry sceptical about efforts to raise catch of specific varieties like tunaIn 2013, marine capture fish landings on Indian coast fell 4% from the previous year to 3.78 million tonne, according to CMFRI.
33 foreign boats, 219 fishermen arrested for illegally fishing in Indian waters33 foreign fishing vessels and 219 fishermen have been arrested by the Coast Guard during the last 22 months on charges of illegally fishin...
MHA asked to remove curbs on foreign crew for deep sea fishingThe fisheries department has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to remove security curbs on hiring foreign crew on deep-sea fishing vessels.
Government sets up expert committee to review marine fishing policyGovt has set up an expert committee to have a comprehensive review of the marine fishing policy and to suggest measures for development of ...
- Illegal foreign fishing vessels being monitored closely: G.K Vasan
The Government is aware of a study done by University of British Colombia which primarily raises the issues of high fisheries subsidies.
- Stipulations on foreign fishing crew to be relaxed
Government is willing to further relax stipulations on foreigners working on deep-sea fishing trawlers.
- Shrimp shrinks, tuna new CATCHword
The foreign trade policy did not spell out any measures for import of suitable tuna fishing vessels.