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Saudi Arabia expresses interest to invest in India’s port projects: SonowalIn a recent dialogue, the Saudi Ports Authority expressed a strong desire to invest in India's maritime sector. Key discussions revolved ar...- A global job spinner for Indians is now turning into a death trapIndia has emerged as the world’s second-largest supplier of seafarers, but its growing presence aboard global merchant ships has also left ...
- DGMA extends validity of seafarer competency certificates amidst continuing Gulf crisisThis decision comes due to continued maritime security issues in West Asia and surrounding regions. Indian seafarers on vessels may face is...
- INS Sudarshini reaches Egypt's Alexandria port during Lokayan 26 transoceanic expeditionINS Sudarshini reached Alexandria, Egypt during its ongoing Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition while covering 22,000 nautical miles. The sh...
- BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi launches two postage stamps commemorating 20 years of the blocPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026 at the BRICS Summit, following ...
- 'Rule-Taker into Rule-Shaper': PM Modi proposes 10 governance reforms for Global South for next BRICS SummitPrime Minister Narendra Modi proposed ten global governance reform proposals for BRICS members. These proposals aim to transform the Global...
- BRICS 2026: PM Modi sits down with Putin, talks $100 bn trade by 2030; Plan to deepen defence, energy, nuclear tiesIndia and Russia agreed to expand industrial collaboration across manufacturing and critical minerals. They aim to reach a $100 billion bil...
- Two vessels with 22 Indians on board hijacked by pirates in Yemen, SomaliaIn a troubling episode, pirates have seized two commercial vessels, leaving 22 Indian nationals on board. The first vessel, an oil tanker w...
- Jeju's Haenyeo women have spent generations diving without oxygen tanks; a 2025 study found their hearts slow dramatically underwater, likely shaped by years of trainingThe Haenyeo women of South Korea are renowned for their remarkable ability to dive deep without any oxygen tanks, gathering valuable resour...
- INS Sudarshini sets sail for Portugal after month-long visit to USIndian Naval Ship Sudarshini has departed the United States for Portugal. The vessel concluded its month-long visit after attending US inde...
- Shipowners offer huge bonuses to get crews to sail HormuzSeafarers face a stark choice between financial rewards and personal danger. Many crews are refusing these dangerous voyages despite the bo...
- 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...
- 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...
- Indian seafarers' body NUSI signs 6 pacts worth Rs 225 cr with shipping regulatorThese pacts with the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) include a financial assistance for COVID-19 vaccination and investments in train...
- 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...
- Cabinet approves India-Sweden pact on seafarer"The union cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for the Agreement between India and Swe...
- Weed out red-tapism or face action: Nitin Gadkari to officialsUnhappy that Indian seafarers at 6 lakh occupy a minuscule percentage in the global arena, the shipping minister asked officials to initiat...
- NYK scouting for Indian marinersJapanese shipping major NYK is scouting for Indian seafarers to man their vessels. I
- NYKSM scouting for Indian seafarersGlobal shipping major NYK Shipmanagement (NYKSM) is scouting for Indian seafarers to man their vessels.
- Shortage of seafarersThe government’s approach to maritime training has all along been haphazard, says the author.
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