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Cochin Shipyard and Mazagon Dock signed MoUs with Tamil Nadu agencies to set up major shipbuilding complexes. Image: Pixabay | representational With the government announcing investments to the tune of Rs 69,725 crore for shipbuilding and maritime reform in India this year, the sector is entering a promising phase of growth. Shipbuilding, often termed the "mother of heavy engineering", plays a central role by generating employment, attracting investment, and strengthening national security and ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], October 16: India's shipbuilding industry is charting an ambitious new course -- from a modest player in global ship construction to a serious contender among the world's top five shipbuilding nations by 2047. Backed by bold government reforms, strategic investments, and strong advocacy from the Shipyards Association of India (SAI), the sector is entering what many call its most transformative phase yet. A Sea of Opportunity Despite having one of the world's longest coa ...Read More >
"Our ports have a very important role to play in making India a $30 trillion economy 2047," said Sonowal. Investments worth Rs 80 lakh crore would be made in the country's ports sector, minister for ports, shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on October 15. Memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 10 lakh crore would be signed during the Maritime Week, be held later this month in Mumbai, the minister said at a New Mangalore Port Authority's (NMPA) 50-year celebration event in New ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will flag off the large gas carrier (VLGC) vessel Shivalik during its maiden call to India at Visakhapatnam Port on October 6 (Monday). The Shivalik has been recently acquired and inducted under the Indian flag by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) on September 10th, marking a significant milestone in India's maritime growth story. The vessel, operating under Indian ownership and flag, is scheduled to call at Vis ...Read More >
Samsung Heavy Industries signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Indian shipmaker Swan Defence and Heavy Industries, a shipyard located in Gujarat, western India, to cooperate in the shipbuilding and offshore sectors, the Samsung subsidiary said Monday. Swan Defence and Heavy Industries operates India's largest dry dock -- measuring 662 meters (2,172 meters) by 65 meters -- and has the capacity to build very large crude carriers (VLCCs) and offshore facilities. Through the partnership, ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 29: Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar revealed that his heart had been pounding intensely while watching the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Men in Blue secured a convincing victory as they chased down a target of 147 runs with just two balls remaining, in what was a thrilling encounter. The win also marked India's third consecutive victory against Pakistan in the 2025 tournament, as well as the team's record-extending ninth ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): The Korean shipbuilder, Samsung Heavy Industries on Monday announced its entry into the Indian shipbuilding industry through a partnership with Swan Defense and Heavy Industries in Gujarat, enhancing its participation in India's state-led initiative to boost local shipbuilding. As per a report by 'The Korea Herald' under this partnership, both the companies agreed to explore collaboration across a wide range of ocean projects, including engineering, procur ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): The Korean shipbuilder, Samsung Heavy Industries on Monday announced its entry into the Indian shipbuilding industry through a partnership with Swan Defense and Heavy Industries in Gujarat, enhancing its participation in India state-led initiative to boost local shipbuilding. As per a report by The Korea Herald under this partnership, both the companies agreed to explore collaboration across a wide range of ocean projects, including engineering, procuremen ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 12 (UNI) In a landmark move to fortify its maritime defenses, India is set to commission INS Aravali, the first naval base in Haryana, strategically located amidst the scenic Aravali hills in Gurugram. The inauguration will be presided over by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, marking a significant step in enhancing India's vigilance over the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). INS Aravali is designed to serve as a nerve center for maritime domain awareness (MDA), equipped ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) A bill to expand the eligibility criteria for ownership of merchant shipping vessels and provide for investigation and enquiries on marine casualties was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, after a brief discussion as the Opposition continued with its protests seeking discussion on poll roll revision in Bihar. As soon as the Bill was passed, the House proceedings were adjourned for the day amid noisy protests by the Opposition members. Union Minister Sarbnanda Sonowal ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) Two bills aimed at streamlining maritime governance with a modern and internationally compliant approach were given approval on a single day on Wednesday in both Houses of Parliament, amid continued protests by the Opposition. While the Rajya Sabha passed a century-old colonial-era 'Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025', the Lok Sabha approved the 'Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024' amid the din. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said it was a hi ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has said India is expanding its port capacity six-fold to reach 10,000 million tonnes per annum by 2047. This marks the country's largest-ever maritime infrastructure drive as India positions itself as a global shipping hub. "We aim to be among the top five shipping nations in the world,'' the minister said while inaugurating the second edition of the two-day Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation ...Read More >
Patna, July 14 (UNI) In a major step towards igniting the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship across the state, Bihar Industries Minister Nitish Mishra launched the official Bihar Idea Festival Portal here today. Speaking at the event Mishra said Bihar Idea festival was not just an event but a revolution to make 'Samriddh Bihar'. He said that it will encourage the youth to take up entrepreneurship to solve the grassroot challenges of Bihar. He said that the youth will be sensitised and i ...Read More >
KOCHI: Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the shipping company involved in the MSC Elsa 3 accident case, has informed the High Court that it is unable to deposit the compensation amount demanded by the Kerala government. The company made the submission when the Admiralty suit filed by the state government seeking Rs 9,531 crore as compensation from the shipping company came up for hearing. The company claimed that the only environmental issue was plastic waste washing ashore. The counsel for ...Read More >
KOCHI: The state govt on Monday filed an admiralty suit in the Kerala high court, seeking the arrest of the vessel MSC MV Akiteta II, currently within Indian territorial waters at Vizhinjam Seaport, to recover maritime claims amounting to Rs 9,531 crores for the environmental and economic damage caused by the sinking of the cargo vessel MSC Elsa 3 off the Kerala coast on May 25.The bench of Justice M A Abdul Hakhim, which considered the petition, ordered the interim arrest of MSC Akiteta II unti ...Read More >
Dibrugarh: In one of the largest anti-encroachment drives in recent years, the Lakhimpur district administration on Thursday demolished 218 illegal homes and cleared 288 bighas of encroached land across three Village Grazing Reserves (VGRs).The eviction drive, which was conducted under the supervision of district commissioner (DC) Pronab Jit Kakoty and senior superintendent of police (SSP) Gunendra Deka, saw a massive deployment of police and paramilitary forces, along with 12 excavators, at Phu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹1.05 lakh crore, all to be sourced indigenously. The approvals, granted under the Buy (Indian - Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category, mark a significant boost to the country's drive for self-reliance in defence manufacturing. "These procurements will enhance mobility, stren ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI) has announced a leadership change with the appointment of Shri Vikram Dingley as Director (Finance). This appointment is effective from July 1, 2025, until December 31, 2025, or until further notice. This decision follows approval from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, as stated in their official letter (Ref: SS-11012/4/2019-US(SU)) dated July 2, 2025. Shri Dingley will take on this role while continuing his current position as D ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) Air freight forwarding and logistics company Skyways Air Services Ltd has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). The city-based company's IPO is a mix of fresh issue of 32.92 million equity shares and an offer for sale (OFS) of 13.33 million equity shares by promoters and other selling shareholders, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Monday. Proceeds from fresh issuance to t ...Read More >
KARACHI - India's move to block ships carrying Pakistani goods from entering its ports has failed to significantly impact Pakistan's foreign trade, according to shipping industry experts. On May 2, India imposed a ban on vessels transporting cargo to or from Pakistan, barring them from passing through Indian ports or land routes. The restriction followed India's military operation "Operation Sundoor," which ended within four days due to strong Pakistani retaliation. Initially, India aimed to d ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, June 26 (UNI) The Odisha Government today signed two concession agreements aimed at boosting maritime infrastructure in the state. They include the upgradation of Gopalpur Port and construction of a captive jetty at Jatadhara Muhan. The first agreement was signed between Gopalpur Ports Limited and the Odisha Government for the expansion and modernization of Gopalpur Port with a proposed investment of Rs.16,554 crore. Following this upgradation, the port's cargo handling capacity ...Read More >
Digha/Kolkata: Why were those speaking Bengali "being tortured across the country every day", CM Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday. Speaking in Digha, where she has gone to attend the first Rath Yatra of the newly inaugurated Jagannath temple, the CM spoke of Bengali-speaking migrant workers being detained at two places in Odisha.Asking Odisha "not to be jealous", Banerjee said while she respected the Puri Jagannath temple, she expected the same respect for the Digha Jagannath temple."I learnt th ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha govt on Thursday signed two major concession agreements, promising a combined investment of over Rs 18,000 crore in maritime trade infrastructure which is expected to create 8,450 jobs.Gopalpur Ports Limited committed to a Rs 16,554 crore investment to expand and develop the Adani Group-controlled Gopalpur Port. This will increase the port's cargo handling capacity to 50 million metric tonnes (MMT) -- from the current 20MMT -- and generate approximately 5,000 jobs, further so ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 26: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday inaugurated the Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), India's first Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) in the maritime sector. Formerly known as the Sagarmala Development Company Limited, the SMFCL is now positioned to play a transformative role in India's maritime infrastructure development. A Mini Ratna Central Public Sector Enterprise, the SMFCL has been formally registered as an NBFC ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 26 (PTI) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday launched the country's first non-banking financial company in the maritime sector -- Sagarmala Finance Corporation Ltd (SMFCL). As a sector-specific NBFC, SMFCL is set to bridge financing gaps in the maritime sector and catalyse economic growth, the minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said. The corporation will provide financial products -- including short, medium, and long-term funding -- to a diverse range of stakeho ...Read More >
The MSC IRINA boasts an impressive capacity of 24,346 TEUs (File) Ahmedabad: The MSC IRINA, recognised as the world's largest container ship by TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) capacity, is set to dock at the Adani Group's Vizhinjam International Seaport on Monday and will be berthed till Tuesday. The monumental arrival marks a significant milestone for the seaport, which was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 2. The MSC IRINA boasts an impressive capacity of 24, ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], June 8 (ANI): The MSC IRINA, recognised as the world's largest container ship by TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) capacity, will dock at the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on Monday morning and will be berthed until Tuesday. This monumental arrival marks a significant milestone for the seaport, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation on May 2. The MSC IRINA boasts an impressive capacity of 24,346 TEUs, mak ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], June 8 (ANI): The MSC IRINA, recognised as the world's largest container ship by TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) capacity, will dock at the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on Monday morning and will be berthed until Tuesday. This monumental arrival marks a significant milestone for the seaport, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation on May 2. The MSC IRINA boasts an impressive capacity of 24,346 TEUs, mak ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) With Ankur Bhattacharjee, Quadri Aruna, and Adriana Diaz all winning their singles rubbers, Kolkata ThunderBlades beat reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers 9-6 in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Sunday. Kolkata's victory saw them move into the playoff spots, occupying fourth with 29 points. Goa, with six more game wins on the board, moved level on points with leaders Jaipur Patriots and U Mumba TT. The tie opened with a gripping clash between ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): The Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Paramesh Sivamani, officially inaugurated a new dedicated ICG jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour in Kerala on Saturday. According to the release, the 76.7-metre advanced berth will facilitate the expedited deployment and turnaround of Indian Coast Guard vessels, thereby enhancing operational readiness for critical functions such as coastal surveillance, search and rescue operations, anti-smuggling efforts, and fisher ...Read More >
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