Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday emphasised that India has seen prosperity for thousands of years and the country had major cities in the global GDP. He stated that India's "maritime" capacity made it different from other countries and added that Kerala has a very big contribution i
The United States approved a potential USD 131 million foreign military sale to India aimed at enhancing maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region. Announced by the Defence Security Cooperation Agency on Wednesday, the deal includes advanced SeaVision software, training, and support se
As India's first dedicated container trans-shipment port, it represents transformative advancements in the country's maritime sector, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat
According to the release, it is the country's first dedicated container transhipment port, representing the transformative advancements being made in India's maritime sector as part of the unified vision of Viksit Bharat.
The Indian Navy has intensified its operations in the Arabian Sea, conducting extensive exercises within India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) to bolster maritime security amid heightened regional tensions following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
North Korea has conducted its first tests of critical weapons systems on its newly launched destroyer, with leader Kim Jong-un emphasising the urgency of boosting the navy's nuclear capabilities to strengthen the country's maritime forces, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing state media.
The workshop was virtually inaugurated by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, who emphasised the transformative role of technology in modernising port operations and enhancing service delivery for stakeholders.
Upon completion, the ship will proceed to its next port of call, Port Victoria, Seychelles, continuing its mission of enhancing maritime security, regional cooperation, and goodwill in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, highlighted the occasion of the arrival and flagging of CMA CGM Vitoria, as the first Indian flagged vessel by a global shipping major, from the Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal on Monday.
The visit marks a significant milestone in India's commitment to regional maritime cooperation and capacity-building with friendly foreign countries, the statement said.
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