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Taken steps to promote 'Atmanirbhar Shipping' for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat': Ma
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): In pursuance of 'Make in India' policy of the Central government, the Ministry of Shipping has reviewed the ROFR (Right of First Refusal) licensing conditions for chartering of vessels or ships through a tender process for all types of requirements. Read More
40 pc discount on Cargo movement between India, Chabahar Port, Iran extend
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): The Ministry of Shipping has extended the current concessional rate of 40 per cent discount for coastal movement of cargo and vessel-related charges, for a period of further one year to clients for cargo being handled at Jawaharlal Nehru Port and Deendaya
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Atmanirbhar Bharat: Shipping Ministry directs ports to procure, charter in
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "Atmanirbhar Bharat", the Ministry of Shipping has directed all major ports to procure or charter small vessels which are built in India in order to promote shipbuilding in the country.
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Shipping ministry facilitated change of over one lakh crew members at Indi
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 25 (ANI): The highest number of crew changes in the world, over one lakh, were done on Indian ports and through charter flights, according to the Ministry of Shipping on Tuesday.
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MoU for skill development in Port and Maritime sector signed between Minis
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 20 (ANI): To reap the benefit for vast employment opportunities in the maritime sector and with a view to certify their skill sets, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed digitally between Ministry of Shipping and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurshi
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Shipping Ministry reduces port tariff rates by 70 pc to promote cruise tou
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): The Ministry of Shipping has rationalized tariff rates for the cruise vessels plying on the rivers and oceanic waters of India. The net effect of the rate relaxation would be an immediate reduction in port charges ranging from 60 per cent to 70 per cent, whic
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Online exit examination for seafarers amid COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 7 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Shipping, Mansukh Mandaviya announced online exit examination for the seafarers on Friday.
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Ministry of Shipping waives waterways usage charges to promote inland wate
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): The Ministry of Shipping on Friday decided to waive waterway usage charges with immediate effect considering the Government of India's vision to promote inland waterways as a supplementary, eco-friendly and cheaper mode of transport. The charges have been wa
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Routing system in South West Indian waters separated for Merchant, Fishing
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 21 (ANI): Meeting a long-pending demand, the Ministry of Shipping on Tuesday announced separate operation routes for merchant and fishing vessels in South West Indian waters to minimise accidents and enhance the marine environment.
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Cochin Shipyard Limited signs contract for construction, supply of Autonom
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): The Ministry of Shipping has said that Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi signed contracts for construction and supply of two Autonomous Electric Ferry.
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Centre approves Rs 107 cr for modern firefighting facilities at Haldia Doc
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The Ministry of Shipping on Tuesday approved Rs 107 crore for augmentation of firefighting facilities on five jetties of Haldia Dock Complex, Kolkata Port.
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Shipping Ministry issues draft 'Aids to Navigation Bill 2020' for public c
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): The Union Shipping Ministry on Friday issued the draft of 'Aids to Navigation Bill 2020' for public consultation to help India incorporate global best practices and technological developments in the field of aids to marine navigation.
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