Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd begins production of 14 fast patrol vessels for the Indian Coast Guard, enhancing coastal security and maritime defense
By The Week News Desk December 20, 2024
INS Nirdeshak, India’s indigenously built hydrographic survey vessel, strengthens maritime security, regional diplomacy, and SAGAR initiative with advanced mapping, navigation, and data collection capabilities, enhancing India’s leadership in the Indian Ocean Region
By The Week News Desk December 18, 2024
Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited launched its first eco-friendly 3,800 DWT cargo vessel for Norway's Wilson ASA, marking a milestone in Indian shipbuilding and strengthening global industry ties
By The Week News Desk December 17, 2024
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled 'Jalvahak' scheme to promote long-haul cargo via India’s waterways, incentivising eco-friendly, cost-effective logistics and boosting cargo movement on rivers Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Barak
By The Week News Desk December 16, 2024
India, concerned about West Asia tensions and Red Sea attacks threatening trade, is closely monitoring the situation, says Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh
By The Week News Desk December 13, 2024
India's maritime sector, leveraging its rich heritage and strategic initiatives like Sagarmala, aims to drive economic transformation, boost the blue economy, and position the nation as a global economic superpower
By The Week News Desk December 11, 2024
The spotlight is firmly on war and trade through the Northeast Passage, and icebreakers are a must in those treacherous waters
By Mathew T George December 10, 2024
India and Philippine Coast Guards held bilateral talks to enhance cooperation in SAR, law enforcement, pollution response, and capacity building, strengthening maritime security in the Indo-Pacific
By The Week News Desk December 10, 2024
IIT Bombay's IMPART app tracks dynamic lake water surface temperatures, revealing significant climate change impacts on freshwater ecosystems, aiding researchers in understanding and mitigating temperature-related ecological threats
By Pooja Biraia Jaiswal December 09, 2024
India aims to become a global maritime leader by 2047, enhancing port capacity, shipping infrastructure, and community-focused projects like desalination plants, says Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal
By The Week News Desk December 09, 2024
President Droupadi Murmu highlighted India's rich maritime heritage, Navy's role in national security, 'Nari Shakti' empowerment, and aspirations for a "Viksit Bharat" by 2047 during Navy Day celebrations
By The Week News Desk December 05, 2024
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted how longer shipping routes via Cape of Good Hope are delaying global trade, including Indian exports, while India’s container manufacturing faces limited demand and global competition
By The Week News Desk December 04, 2024
Under Sagarmala scheme, Goa is being developed as a major cruise and cargo hub with new terminals, coastal jetties, and enhanced connectivity, boosting economy and tourism
By The Week News Desk December 03, 2024
India's major ports have halved turnaround time in a decade, from 93.59 to 48.06 hours, through modernisation, digitalisation, and improved connectivity, boosting maritime efficiency significantly
By The Week News Desk December 03, 2024
The Vizhinjam port was the first port project in India to get approval for VGF under the Scheme for Financial Support to Public-Private Partnerships in Infrastructure
By Nirmal Jovial December 02, 2024