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"Incident highlights evolving security challenges": Directorate General of
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
An Indian crew member was killed after the US-owned tanker Safesea Vishnu was attacked by an explosive-laden speedboat near Basra, Iraq. India confirmed that 15 other Indian sailors were successfully evacuated and are receiving diplomatic assistance as regional maritime security challenge
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MoPSW sets up quick response team for seafarers amid Persian Gulf security
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In an official release, the Ministry said the initiative aims to ensure timely assistance, coordination, and welfare support for Indian seafarers operating in the region.
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Three Indian seafarers serving on board foreign-flagged vessels killed in
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
hree Indian seafarers, serving on board foreign-flagged vessels, were killed, and one person was injured amid the escalating tensions in the West Asia region.
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Bansal Ship Breakers Receives National Honour for Sustainable Ship Recycli
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 6: In a historic recognition for India's ship recycling sector, Bansal Ship Breakers Private Limited was conferred the prestigious Swachh Samudra Ship Recycling Excellence Award during the 75th Anniversary Commemorative Celebration of the Directorate
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Committed to well being of seafarers: Capt Bjorn Hojgaard
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 27: The Government of India has published a white paper on firm commitment to the wellbeing of seafarers and to maritime industry. The white paper states that the Directorate General of Shipping of India is collaborating with the National Institute of
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Sarbananda Sonowal launches Maritime Single Window, MMD Modules on Sagar S
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Union Minister for the Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH, Sarbananda Sonowal, launched two digital modules within the Sagar Setu (NLP-Marine) platform on Thursday.
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Agniveers will get opportunity to join Merchant Navy after completing four
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 21 (ANI): A Directorate General of Shipping order issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways will provide Agniveers with the opportunity to join the Merchant Navy directly after completing their four-year training, an Indian Navy official said on Tuesday.
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Directorate General Shipping opposes plea seeking CBI investigation in Mer
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): The Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai has filed an affidavit in the Delhi High Court stating that the investigation in the case of missing merchant Navy cadet Dhananjay Arora doesn't come under its jurisdiction.
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Any ban selectively targeting Indian sailors unacceptable: India tells Chi
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 14 (ANI): The Government of India has emphasized to China that any restriction selectively targeting sailors from India is unacceptable.
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Cabinet approves MoU with foreign countries to recognise competence of sea
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 22 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval for the model Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will facilitate unilateral recognition by another country of the certificates issued by the Directorate General of Shipping to Indian seafarers without
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DG Shipping completes 70 years of inception, foundation day to be celebrat
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 2 (ANI): To mark the 70th foundation day of Directorate General of Shipping on Tuesday, Minister of State for Shipping (I/C) and Chemical and Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya will launch celebrations at an event in Mumbai, said Directorate officials on Monday.
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New traffic plan proposed to avoid collisions off south-west coast
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 17 (ANI): The Directorate General of Shipping has proposed the establishment of a Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) off the south-west coast of India to prevent collision incidents between merchant vessels and fishing vessels off the coast of Kerala.
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