The Taiwan Government thanked the Indian Navy and Coast Guard for quickly rescuing crew members from the vessel Wan Hai 503 and expressed hope for the safe return of the missing and speedy recovery of the injured.
India and Malaysia held their 10th Navy-to-Navy Staff Talks in Kuala Lumpur on June 10, discussing ongoing maritime cooperation and planning future joint activities.
An explosion and fire occurred aboard MV Wan Hai 503 off Kerala's coast, leaving four missing and five injured. The Chinese Embassy thanked Indian authorities for their swift rescue efforts. The vessel was en route from Colombo to Nhava Sheva when the incident took place.
Goa Shipyard, a premier defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, marked a significant milestone in the nation's maritime capability-building journey with the keel laying of Yard 1283; the fourth ship in the prestigious Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) se
A Chinese ship ran aground near Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea due to bad weather. Filipino troops responded but the ship was later freed. Tensions remain high as such incidents happen amid ongoing maritime disputes between China and the Philippines.
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, met the Danish Minister of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs Morten Bodskov during his visit to Copenhagen, Denmark on June 5-6, 2025.
India is working to become a credible and competitive alternative destination in the global maritime sector and has committed USD 20 billion for infrastructure development focused on enhancing multimodal logistics, port connectivity, and trade facilitation, said Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union
At the session, the Union Minister highlighted India's growing maritime capabilities, including a favourable policy-induced investment environment, proven shipbuilding strength, circular economy efforts, and innovative financing plans to accelerate sectoral growth.
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, attended the MoU signing ceremonies in Oslo, as Indian maritime companies inked them with leading global players, exploring opportunities for collaboration and future business.
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, attended the MoU signing ceremonies in Oslo, as Indian maritime companies inked them with leading global players, exploring opportunities for collaboration and future business.
In an attempt to enhance application of 'Green Maritime Technologies,' Sonowal held a meeting with Transport Minister Jon-Ivar Nygard. Highlighting India's renewed push to modernise its maritime sector with a green and sustainable focus, the Union Minister underscored the country's initia
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, joined His Royal Highness (HRH) The Crown Prince of Norway, Haakon, in Oslo, on Tuesday to jointly inaugurate the India Pavilion at Nor-Shipping, a premium global maritime event.