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3 Indian seafarers killed, one missing amid Gulf maritime incidents: Speci
Updated : 1 day, 16 hours ago IST
"There have been maritime incidents involving Indian crew on foreign-flagged vessels. Of these vessels, there were 78 Indian seafarers. Of these, 70 are unhurt and escaped. Four sustained injuries over the last few days, but are stable. Unfortunately, there have been three casualties, and on
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MoPSW strengthens monitoring, preparedness amid evolving West Asia Maritim
Updated : 1 week ago IST
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has strengthened monitoring and preparedness measures in view of the evolving maritime situation in the West Asia region, with a focus on safeguarding Indian seafarers, ensuring the safety of Indian vessels and maintaining continuity o
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MoPSW sets up quick response team for seafarers amid Persian Gulf security
Updated : 1 week, 3 days 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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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal chairs key meet to assess security of se
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is closely monitoring the evolving maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf and has strengthened precautionary measures to safeguard Indian-flagged vessels and Indian seafarers operating in the region.
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Commerce, shipping ministries hold consultation meeting amid West Asia ten
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is closely monitoring the evolving maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf and has strengthened precautionary measures to safeguard Indian-flagged vessels and Indian seafarers operating in the region.
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Three Indian seafarers serving on board foreign-flagged vessels killed in
Updated : 1 week, 4 days 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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DGS advises Indian seafarers to remain vigilant in Iranian waters amid ten
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
In an official circular, the DCS asked the seafarers to follow official advisories issued by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Embassy of India, Tehran, and exercise utmost caution while operating in Iranian waters or nearby regions.
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MHA repeals sign-on, sign-off and SLP for Indian vessels
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a letter addressed to Joint Secretary (Ports), the MHA said that it has been decided to do away with the coastal sign-on/sign-off and the SLP procedures for the Crew/Supernumerary of Indian Flag coastal run vessels, dredgers/barges and research vessels operating within port limits.
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Powering India's Maritime Excellence by Capt Bjorn Hojgaard
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 25: India is a global leader in maritime manpower, with Indian seafarers making up nearly 10% of the world's maritime workforce. Anglo-Eastern, the largest third-party ship management company with 750+ vessels under technical management and around 500 mor
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Committed to well being of seafarers: Capt Bjorn Hojgaard
Updated : 1 year, 5 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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"Recognition by IMO highlights extraordinary bravery, professionalism of I
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has recognized the exceptional bravery and courage of Indian seafarers in its 2024 awards for Bravery at Sea upon which Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal said that the recognition by the IMO highlights the extraordinary bravery and professionalism
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Indian seafarers to be feted for exceptional bravery by International Mari
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The IMO Council, in its proceedings on July 10, 2024, has honoured Captain Avhilash Rawat and the crew of the oil tanker Marlin Luanda for their extraordinary bravery, leadership, and determination.
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