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World Maritime Day: Naveen Patnaik advocates for promotion of sustainable
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Seaborne trade and commerce keep global economy moving. On World Maritime Day, let's join hands to promote sustainable shipping and celebrate Odisha's glorious maritime legacy. For centuries, Kalinga served as the subcontinent's window to the eastern seas as seafarers of this land sailed to
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India's maritime sector witnesses surge in women seafarers, 649% growth in
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday highlighted that India's maritime sector has witnessed a surge in the numbers of women seafarers in the last 10 years, recording a whopping growth of 649 per cent. He made these remarks at the inaugural of International Day for Women in Maritime c
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Powering India's Maritime Excellence by Capt Bjorn Hojgaard
Updated : 11 months ago IST
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
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Indian Coast Guard, Pak Maritime Security Agency rescue 9 seafarers after
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Indian crew from Maneuver Support Vessel (MSV) Tajdhare Haram sunk in Pakistan's Search and Rescue Region due to flooding.
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Indian Coast Guard rescues 12 seafarers in distress from Sunken Dhow
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In a remarkable display of prompt and coordinated action, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued 12 crew members of the sunken Indian vessel MSV Al Piranpir from the North Arabian Sea on December 4. This humanitarian search and rescue mission saw close collaboration between the Indian Coast Gu
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Indian Coast Guard, Pak Maritime Security Agency rescue 12 seafarers after
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
This humanitarian search and rescue mission saw close collaboration between the Indian Coast Guard and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), with both nations' Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCCs) maintaining continuous communication throughout the operation, as per the statem
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TN rain: ICG issues advisories for fishing boats to return to harbour
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
As a deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclone and move towards Tamil Nadu, the Indian Coast Guard has started coordinating with the state agencies to ensure seafarers' safety.
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Committed to well being of seafarers: Capt Bjorn Hojgaard
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 27: The Government of India has published a white paper on firm commitment to the wellbeing of seafarers and to maritime industry. The white paper states that the Directorate General of Shipping of India is collaborating with the National Institute of
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"Recognition by IMO highlights extraordinary bravery, professionalism of I
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
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
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Indian seafarers to be feted for exceptional bravery by International Mari
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The IMO Council, in its proceedings on July 10, 2024, has honoured Captain Avhilash Rawat and the crew of the oil tanker Marlin Luanda for their extraordinary bravery, leadership, and determination.
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AEMA places over 750 cadets as trainees on cargo ships annually: Vineet Gu
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 24: The unemployment amongst entry level jobs in the Indian seafaring sector is a major cause of concern presently for the Indian maritime industry according to Vineet Gupta, managing director of Anglo Eastern Ship Management India, the Indian subsidiary of
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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways celebrates International Women i
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) celebrated the International Day for Women in Maritime in the national capital on Saturday, honouring the significant contributions of women seafarers.
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