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Indian sailors risk work at sea, as Iran war grinds onIndian sailors are increasingly finding themselves caught in the crossfire of the Iran war, with thousands of seafarers stranded in conflic...
West Asia war: Iran’s Mahshahr petrochemical zone hit by US-Israeli strikes; casualties fearedAttacks struck a key petrochemical hub in Iran's Khuzestan province. Five people were wounded in the explosions. Iranian media reported U.S...
All Indians in Israel are safe: MEA updates on diaspora status amid conflictIndia's Ministry of External Affairs confirmed all Indian nationals in Israel are safe, despite earlier reports of an injury. Tragically, s...
Indian seafarers in distress amid West Asia ship attacks, MEA briefs Parliament panelAttacks on merchant ships in West Asia are causing significant distress to Indian seafarers, with the external affairs ministry informing a...
Iran-Israel War: One of 28 Indian-flagged vessels stranded in Strait of Hormuz sails away safelyThe Indian oil tanker Jag Prakash has boldly navigated through the tumultuous Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant achievement amidst in...
Iran‑Israel War: Three Indian seafarers killed, one missing as maritime attacks intensifyMiddle East War: Amidst escalating tensions in the Gulf, a heart-wrenching incident has claimed the lives of three Indian seafarers, with o...
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...
India discussed safety of shipping and energy security with Iran, MEA saysIndia's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently spoke with his Iranian counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, discussing critical issue...
India tightens oversight of merchant fleet amid Middle East tensionsIndia has increased its watch over Indian-flagged ships. This is happening as tensions in the Middle East affect global shipping. New rules...
No casualties on Indian ships in Gulf; 3 Indians killed on foreign vesselsThe Indian government has reported that there have been no incidents involving Indian-flagged ships in the Persian Gulf. Nevertheless, the ...
Iran-Israel War: India issues shipping advisory as security risks rise in Persian Gulf, Strait of HormuzAs the Middle East war escalates, India's maritime regulator has sounded the alarm over heightened risks in West Asian shipping channels. A...
Iran-Israel War: Three Indian seafarers killed as West Asia conflict spills into key shipping lanesIran-Israel War: Three Indian seafarers have died and one is injured due to escalating tensions in West Asia. The Directorate General of Sh...
Parliament approves The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025Parliament has given its approval to The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025, which aims to broaden the criteria for owning merchant shipping vess...
Houthi missiles strike two oil tankers in Red Sea, minimal damage reportedIn a significant escalation of tensions, two crude oil tankers, the Saudi-flagged Amjad and Panama-flagged Blue Lagoon I, were attacked in ...
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...
- Shipping 2010: Nothing much to write home about
While the shipbuilding sector is surviving, it is also keeping its hopes for government support to help it grow vigorously.
- Managing human element
Addressing the various issues connected with this important aspect of shipping is a task that is complex and difficult to fulfill. No wonde...