The Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC), Mumbai, received a distress call on July 23 from bulk carrier ZHONG SHAN MEN 200 Nm (approximately 370 km) from Mumbai, reporting heavy blood loss due to a critical injury to a 51-year-old Chinese mariner and requesting immediate evacuation.
Chiefs of Defence of the three countries opposed "any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force" in the Indo-Pacific region, given China's "escalatory, dangerous, and aggressive behaviour supporting unlawful maritime claims" in regional waters, including the South China Sea as pe
The Indian Coast Guard's (ICG) three ships are conducting a firefighting operation after a major fire broke out on the MV Maersk Frankfurt cargo ship near Karwar, Karnataka, which carries dangerous international maritime goods, on Friday.
Tragically, the body of one Indian crew member has been recovered. The Indian government is closely monitoring the situation and ensuring all possible assistance for the affected families.
Indian Navy's warship INS Teg has been deployed along with maritime surveillance aircraft P-8I along with the Omani vessels and personnel to carry out search and rescue missions.
This joint maritime activity advanced inter-operability between the two major defense partners and underscores their shared commitment to upholding a free and open Indo-Pacific, US and Indian military forces
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), Government of India, will convene the State Maritime and Waterways Transport Committees (SMWTC) meeting on July 16. The committee aims to ensure the comprehensive development of maritime and waterways transport across India, expanding i
This milestone event marks India's entry into the global transshipment and ushers in a new era in India's maritime history, positioning Vizhinjam as a critical player in the international trade routes.
About Vizhingam Port Project, Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala is a critical economic infrastructure project promoted by the Government of Kerala in a Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode. It is the largest private sector investment in Kerala.
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