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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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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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MoPSW sets up quick response team for seafarers amid Persian Gulf security
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
In an official release, the Ministry said the initiative aims to ensure timely assistance, coordination, and welfare support for Indian seafarers operating in the region.
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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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Three Indian seafarers serving on board foreign-flagged vessels killed in
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
hree Indian seafarers, serving on board foreign-flagged vessels, were killed, and one person was injured amid the escalating tensions in the West Asia region.
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DGS advises Indian seafarers to remain vigilant in Iranian waters amid ten
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
In an official circular, the DCS asked the seafarers to follow official advisories issued by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Embassy of India, Tehran, and exercise utmost caution while operating in Iranian waters or nearby regions.
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Maritime Labour Convention at 20: ILO, IMO reaffirm commitment to decent w
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) marked the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), a landmark treaty that has reshaped working and living conditions for seafarers worldwide and strengt
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"Symbol of affection and trust between the people of India and Oman": PM M
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude for the Order of Oman, calling it a symbol of trust between India and Oman. He dedicated the honour to the people of India, shared ancestors and seafarers whose maritime exchanges built enduring ties between the two nations.
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MHA repeals sign-on, sign-off and SLP for Indian vessels
Updated : 4 months ago IST
In a letter addressed to Joint Secretary (Ports), the MHA said that it has been decided to do away with the coastal sign-on/sign-off and the SLP procedures for the Crew/Supernumerary of Indian Flag coastal run vessels, dredgers/barges and research vessels operating within port limits.
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Governor calls Balijatra a symbol of Odisha's eternal spirit, global harmo
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Wednesday said that the historic Balijatra festival carries a timeless message for humanity that the seas were never meant to divide, but to connect.
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Union Minister Shri Sonowal Inaugurates India's First Maritime Simulation
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 27: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, today inaugurated India's first-of-its-kind Maritime Simulation Centre at AMET Knowledge Park, Maersk's Centre of Excellence, Thenpattinam near Chennai. Also present at the ina
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