The arrests of the 35 crew members aboard were made for violation of the Maritime Zones of India (MZI) (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981. The presence of active fishing gear and approximately 500 kilograms of fish catch on the boats strongly indicated ongoing fishing op
Marking the first-ever visit of an ICG Ship to the port of Chabahar, it underscores India's growing maritime engagement in the region and ability to provide secure supply lines to Afghanistan and Central Asia, aligned with India's SAGAR and MAHASAGAR vision of safe, cooperative maritime enga
Samsung Heavy Industries has taken a major step in offshore nuclear technology by developing a floating platform that can host small modular reactors, marking a shift in how nuclear power can be produced at sea, as per a report by Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business News Korea. The
To fulfil Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Samudra Se Samriddhi', Gujarat continues to play a leading role in advancing India's Blue Economy through the rapid growth of its fisheries sector. As per a press release, Gujarat has India's longest coastline of 2,340.62 kilometres. Guj
The French Embassy in India extended warm wishes on the occasion of Navy Day 2025, and highlighted how the Indo-French naval cooperation is strengthened via upholding the virtue of a free and open Indo-Pacific, along with cooperation on several fronts.
Deputy Ambassador of Norway to India, Arvinn Gadgil expressed optimism on how India and Norway can collaborate and share knowledge so as to tackle the challenges arising from growing pollution crisis, marine pollution, and the opportunity for youth employment through the plastic recycling
The United Arab Emirates is celebrating its 54th Eid Al Etihad as it continues its steady journey towards a bright future, reinforced by a series of domestic and global achievements that distinguished 2025, the Year of Community, under its wise leadership.
Gujarat has rapidly expanded its mangrove cover, adding over 253 sq km since 2001 to strengthen coastal protection and boost marine life. Community efforts and government programmes, including the MISHTI scheme, have helped restore ecosystems, with officials reporting reduced erosion and
India secured the highest number of votes in the category, receiving 154 out of 169 valid ballots cast during the November 28 elections at the 34th IMO Assembly in London.
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have developed a corrosion-resistant epoxy coating to protect steel structures exposed to seawater and high-salinity environments.
Gujarat's fisheries sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, marked by soaring production, expanding exports, and significant state-backed investment. Government data shows that the value of fish exports from Gujarat has surged from Rs 625 crore in 2001 to more than Rs 6,000 crore in