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Donald Trump, Narendra Modi look to repair ties in shadow of new US strikesA potential meeting between Indian Prime Minister Modi and US President Trump could reset strained ties following recent attacks on Indian-...
India says 10 sailors, detained in 2025, released by IranTen Indian sailors have been released from Iran. They were detained on an oil tanker in July 2025. India's shipping authorities confirmed t...
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...
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...
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...
'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...
"Targeting ships in international waterways unacceptable," says India as IMO condemns attacks on vessels in Strait of HormuzIndia's envoy Vikram Doraiswamy addressed the IMO, stressing seafarer safety and freedom of navigation. He condemned attacks on commercial ...
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...
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...
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...
India's ship management sector to drive employment growth: Anglo-Eastern GroupThe ship management sector in India is poised for a compounded annual growth rate of over six per cent in the next few years, an official o...
World faces shortage of merchant sailors to crew ships: StudyThe study released by BIMCO and ICS estimated that 1.89 million seafarers were operating over 74,000 vessels in the global merchant fleet.
Maritime body MUI urges Indian shipping ministry to take cognisance of 'Neptune Declaration'The MUI, which is the oldest union of merchant navy officers, said since seafarers are the frontline workers of the maritime industry carry...
Maritime unions threaten strike over Dredging Corp divestmentOn November 1, the government had approved sale of its entire 73.47 per cent stake in the DCI.
Seafarers get tax exemption from Ministry of FinanceThe government has accepted the long-pending demand of India’s leading merchant navy Unions, the MUI and the National Union of Seafarers of...
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...
BSM to expand ship management ops in India, up headcountApart from hiring activities, he said, BSM India is also planning to add two ships to its existing fleet to commence operation on shore sit...
- 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.