Search For "shipbuilding"
India pushes for green ship recycling, Euro-compliant yards to boost marit
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
India is rapidly expanding its ship recycling sector and upgrading shipbreaking yards to meet European environmental standards, as part of a broader effort to strengthen its maritime industry and reduce logistics costs, Sushant Kumar Purohit, Chairperson of VO Chidambaranar Port Authority, s
Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line® Welcomes Norwegian Luna™ to Its Fleet
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 10: Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the global leader in innovative cruise travel, took delivery of Norwegian Luna™, the 21st ship in its award-winning fleet, from Fincantieri, a global leader in high-complexity shipbuilding, at its shipyard in Marghera, Ita
Read More
India faces economic vulnerability as 95% of its trade relies on foreign s
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Sanyal explained that the vast majority of India's goods trade is handled by international shipping lines, leaving the nation's economy exposed to external pressures. He stated, "90 to 95 per cent of all our goods trade is carried by foreign ships. So, if you really want to get India into tr
Read More
"Witnessing supply chain disruptions amid situation in Middle East": Rajna
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
He gave the public and private players in the maritime sector the goal of placing India among the top ten shipbuilding nations by 2030 and among the top five nations by 2047.
Read More
Tamil Nadu unveils Shipbuilding Policy 2026 to build robust maritime ecosy
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The policy was unveiled by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, MK Stalin, during which other state projects and MoUs were also unveiled, including an agreement with MRF Tyres to establish a new tyre manufacturing facility at the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT), Il
Read More
India's dependence on foreign vessels a strategic weakness; govt plans exp
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
He explained that while a strong military presence is vital, it must be matched by commercial ownership to ensure stability during global disruptions. "I have argued many times before that ships and this maritime capability is one of our biggest strategic weaknesses," Sanyal noted, adding th
Read More
Minister of State for Ports Shantanu Thakur calls CMA CGM-CSL deal "most i
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Speaking to reporters, Thakur said, "It is a great initiative. It would be one of the most important developments in the shipbuilding sector. Under the leadership of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, our target is to reach fifth position by 2047 and this is a significant step."
Read More
CMA CGM Cochin Shipyard sign contract for six LNG-Fuelled container vessel
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
India's ongoing maritime sector reforms are translating into concrete outcomes in shipbuilding and green shipping, with the signing of a contract between global shipping major CMA CGM and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the construction of six 1,700 TEU LNG-fuelled feeder container vess
Read More
PM Modi holds talks with Croatia PM on enhancing bilateral ties
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held bilateral talks with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital.
Read More
Defence representatives from Greece, India hold talks on deepening coopera
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Singh and Eleftherios's talks focused on commitment to strengthen Strategic Partnership.
Read More
INSV Kaundinya showcases India's ancient maritime prowess during Republic
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Indian Navy Tableau showcased the country's traditional shipbuilding prowess, centring INSV Kaundinya, the hand-stitched ship that sailed from Gujarat to Oman, retracing the roots of the country's 5,000-year-old seafaring legacy.
Read More
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited Secures Chemical Tanker Order fr
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 26: Marking a major milestone, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) announced the signing of its first newbuild contract for six (6) IMO Type II chemical tankers, each of 18,000 DWT, to be constructed at its revitalized shipyard in Gujarat, I
Read More