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3 Indian seafarers killed, one missing amid Gulf maritime incidents: Speci
Updated : 1 week, 3 days 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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Ports Ministry, National Shipping Board discuss measures to strengthen mar
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The government held a high-level interaction with the National Shipping Board (NSB) to address emerging challenges in India's shipping sector and review measures to strengthen maritime capacity amid evolving global geopolitical and trade dynamics, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
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Union Minister Sonowal approves Rs 117.54 crore renovation of historic Bas
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
As per the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the proposal of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata for renovation of the historic Bascule Bridge at the Kolkata Dock System (KDS) was appraised by the Delegated Investment Board (DIB), chaired by the Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shi
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Ministry of Ports issues standard operating procedure for major ports amid
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
In view of the geopolitical disturbance in the Middle East, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) for major ports to address potential disruptions and ensure smooth handling of affected cargo and vessels.
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MoPSW strengthens monitoring, preparedness amid evolving West Asia Maritim
Updated : 1 week, 3 days 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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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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Kandla International Container Terminal records cumulative 78,06,220 MTs o
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Kandla International Container Terminal (KICT) has surpassed last year's annual cargo handling of 77,58,498 MTs, recording a cumulative 78,06,220 MTs, achieved an impressive 3 months & 9 days early," the statement said.
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Amit Shah convenes meeting for constitution of dedicated body for security
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has convened a meeting for the constitution of a dedicated body, the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS), for the security of vessels and port facilities.
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MoPSW Secy Vijay Kumar inaugurates and lays foundation stone for developme
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Vijay Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) visited an official visit to Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, Gujarat on Monday. On his arrival, he was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour by the CISF Unit, DPA Kandla.
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DPA Kandla sets new record with 81,024-ton coal discharge in 24 hours
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The announcement comes days after another major moment for the port. On November 17, DPA Kandla handled 40 ships in a single day, crossing its earlier record of 38 ships set in December 2023. The two back-to-back milestones underline the port's rising efficiency and its growing ability to
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Karnataka: Two arrested in Malpe for allegedly leaking classified naval in
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The security breach was reported by the Udupi Cochin Shipyard, which is managed by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, after which an investigation was launched and an FIR registered.
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