PM Modi courts Norwegian investment in shipping, green transitionAt an international business summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Norwegian enterprises to seize investment opportunities in India...
20 May, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
20,000 Indian seafarers caught in Gulf tensions; Mariners' body raises alarmMore than 20,000 Indian seafarers in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz are facing growing risks amid escalating regional tensions, prompting th...
10 May, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Safe, unimpeded maritime passage through Strait of Hormuz should be restored at the earliest: India at UNSCIndia has called for immediate restoration of safe maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The nation expressed deep concern over th...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
Major ports handle over 915 MT cargo in FY26: Sarbananda SonowalIndian major ports achieved a significant milestone in 2025-26, handling over 915 million tonnes of cargo. This performance surpassed the a...
24 Apr, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Rajnath Singh invites German industry to co-develop, co-produce modern defence systems with IndiaDefence Minister Rajnath Singh urged German companies to partner with India for co-development and co-production. He highlighted India's gr...
23 Apr, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
Amazon’s $11.57 billion Globalstar deal signals a major challenge to Musk's Starlink-Will this deal impact Starlink's dominance?Amazon’s $11.57 billion Globalstar acquisition marks a major push into satellite connectivity, aimed at challenging Starlink and expanding ...
14 Apr, 2026, 08.01 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
CMA CGM deepens India strategy with shipbuilding, AI, and trade corridor expansionCMA CGM Group is deepening its commitment to India. The company is commissioning LNG-powered vessels from an Indian shipyard, launching a d...
01 Apr, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
ET Graphics: India’s seafarer boom faces test amid Hormuz crisisIndia's growing maritime workforce is set to significantly increase the involvement of Indian sailors in geopolitical conflicts at sea. As ...
15 Mar, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
India perfect harbour for investments in maritime sector: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi has invited global companies to invest in India's maritime sector. He highlighted the country's infrastructure...
30 Oct, 2025, 04.49 PM IST
India raises seafarer abandonment crisis at IMO; secures membership in key working groupIndia has urged for effective measures to tackle seafarer abandonment and ensure maritime workforce safety. Ports, Shipping and Waterways S...
10 Jul, 2024, 10.23 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
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