The official Ports data in the past fiscal year from the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways revealed some interesting insights. A tiny fraction of ports and administrative boards …
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India’s coastline is not only developing under the Sonowal leadership but also slowly edging towards a clean energy revolution. Ports are usually seen as energy hogs, but three major ones …
China's private space company Orienspace achieved a milestone in commercial spaceflight when its Gravity-1 rocket successfully lifted off from a barge in the Yellow Sea on Friday night. The solid-fuel …
The maritime sector has come of age, and become “competent enough to handle any kind of situation”, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal announced at the …
September proved to be a highlight month for India's maritime and shipbuilding sector, with 27 MoUs worth over Rs 66,000 crore signed. Among them stood a mammoth investment in Odisha—the …
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, on Monday, received India's third Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC), 'Shivalik', under the Indian flag, at Visakhapatnam Port. The …
The Kerala government expressed concerns over the Union government’s move to allow industrial-scale fishing in the deep sea as part of its Blue Economy policy. It also noted that it …
The Union Cabinet, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sanctioned a comprehensive Rs 69,725 crore package aimed at significantly revitalising India's shipbuilding and maritime ecosystem. The initiative adopts a four-pillar …
India’s seafarer workforce has more than doubled over the past decade, rising from 1.25 lakh to over 3 lakh today, revealed Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal …
Indian shipping shares have attracted significant investor interest this year despite a slow market. When Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) and Great Eastern Shipping (GE) gained 12 per cent and …
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways this week announced a massive move to breathe new life into its shipbuilding industry—and the stakes are high for every Indian. The government’s …
On August 6 2025, Parliament gave the final nod to the Coastal Shipping Bill 2025, replacing an outdated section of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. By August 9, with the …
High above the bustling docks of the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram, a quiet revolution is taking place. Nine women, seven from the local fishing community, are at the controls …
India needs to reimagine the cruise tourism around India’s coastal tourism potential, said Raj Singh, chairman of Antara Cruises, at THE WEEK Maritime Conclave held in Kochi. “Look at our …
The Centre aims to make India a global maritime superpower by 2047, aided by two “grand visions” of the Modi government - The Maritime India Vision 2030 and the Maritime …
The growth of Kerala's ports is "remarkable", whether they be Kollam, Beypore or the Azheekal port, Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) of India, said …
“Ship designing has come a long way since the ‘90s in India,” said Anjana K.R., CGM Design, Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL). "First came shipbuilding and designing software that improved over …
The second and final day of THE WEEK Maritime Conclave featured an ambitious presentation by the team of Neo Classic Cruise and Tours, led by MD Nishyijith K. John and …
On the second and final day of THE WEEK Maritime Conclave, Dr N. Ashwathy, Principal Scientist, Fishery Resource Assessment Economics and Extension Division (FRAEED) at Kochi, highlighted the need to …
Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) of India, launched an exciting new chapter in the industry’s news coverage as he unveiled the ‘Maritime, Ahoy!’ microsite …
The Vadhavan Port, a major greenfield deep-draft container port project at Palghar in Maharashtra, is being developed as India's first offshore mega port on reclaimed land in the Arabian Sea. …
“India needs to build mega ports, and to build them fast. But, ports alone are not enough. Connectivity is equally vital,” said Pradeep Jayaraman, CEO, Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited, …
The first day of THE WEEK Maritime Conclave 2025 saw a better-than-expected number of industry stakeholders, partners in the sector, naval cadets, students, and policymakers gather at The Crowne Plaza …
THE WEEK Maritime Conclave 2025 is set to become the platform for decision makers, partners, stakeholders, and significant players in the maritime and shipping sector to come together to discuss …
In a move that could transform India's economic future, the Ministry of Earth Sciences has signed a groundbreaking 15-year contract that will give India exclusive rights to explore underwater treasure …
The ministry of ports, shipping and waterways hosted envoys from 28 countries, industry leaders and multilateral agencies at an Ambassadors’ Roundtable in New Delhi to build partnerships ahead of India …
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the keynote address at the Global Maritime CEO Forum during India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025, scheduled in Mumbai from October 27–31, Union Ports, Shipping …
Madhu Nair, chairman and managing director of Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), called for the need of a bigger fleet of merchant ships for India, if the country wanted to realise …
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Saturday said the ministry will explore the possibility of launching a dedicated satellite or acquiring a transponder to strengthen …
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and the Indian Ports Association (IPA), under the aegis of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), organised the 'Leaders’ Dialogue on Green …
The Lok Sabha, on Tuesday, passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, which will modernise India’s port governance, enhance trade efficiency, and solidify the country's position as a global maritime leader. …
The Indian Navy hosted the two-day Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Working Group Meeting on Maritime Security (IWG-MARSEC) on Tuesday and Wednesday. . The event which brought together representatives from …
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), on Thursday, inducted ‘Adamya’, the first fast patrol vessel (FPV) under the eight FPV Project at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), in Goa. The FPV is …
Police and maritime security agencies have intensified their search for a suspicious boat, "possibly a Pakistani fishing vessel", spotted near Revdanda coast in Maharashtra's Raigad district. The boat was spotted …
Japan Coast Guard ship 'Itsukushima' arrived at the Chennai Port on Monday as part of its Global Ocean Voyage Training. The visit is being coordinated by Headquarters, Coast Guard Region …
INS Sandhayak, the first of the indigenously designed and built hydrographic survey ship, is visiting Port Klang in Malaysia to foster international goodwill and elevate awareness of the MAHASAGAR (Mutual …
The keel-laying ceremony of Yard 16401, the first of the six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), was held at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd …
‘Samudra Prachet’, the last of the two indigenous Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs) constructed by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), was launched for Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in Goa on Wednesday. The …
The Centre on Thursday announced that Indian ports have cut the turnaround time for ships to less than one day, while boosting container capacity by 70 per cent. This was …
In a major push to India’s green maritime ambitions, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, on Monday, inaugurated the country’s first 1 MW Green Hydrogen Power Plant …
With the Centre speeding up efforts to build a world-class maritime ecosystem, India's shipbuilding industry is undergoing a transformational shift, according to Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping …
The Parliament on Wednesday passed two landmark maritime bills in what is seen as a historic development for the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW). The two bills aim …
Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said India's maritime sector is undergoing a digital renaissance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and stressed the digital initiatives under the ministry reflects Centre's …
The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025, which aims to facilitate cargo shipping along the Indian coastline, was passed by Parliament on Thursday, with the Rajya Sabha giving its nod to the …
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