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Seafarers feel forgotten, shipping should not be used as collateral: IMO chief amid US-Iran conflictShipping must be kept out of geopolitical conflicts, urged the International Maritime Organization chief, as seafarers "feel forgotten." He...
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...
'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...
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 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...
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...
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."
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
'India too important a country not to be involved with'Italy-based Finaval SpA seems to be the latest shipping company to articulate its India-centric plans.
- Shipping ministry plans to allow foreign crew on Indian ships
The shipping ministry is considering a proposal to allow foreign crew on Indian ships.
- NYK scouting for Indian mariners
Japanese shipping major NYK is scouting for Indian seafarers to man their vessels. I
- NYKSM scouting for Indian seafarers
Global shipping major NYK Shipmanagement (NYKSM) is scouting for Indian seafarers to man their vessels.
- Shortage of seafarers
The government’s approach to maritime training has all along been haphazard, says the author.