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New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Mukesh Mangal, on Wednesday, said that all Indian seafarers in West Asia remain safe and maritime operations continue without disruption. He addressed a media briefing in the national capital, outlining key initiatives and developments undertaken by the Ministry of Shipping. Also Read | Assembly Elections 2026: Over 6.1 Crore Voters to Decide Fate of 296 Seats on April 9 Across Assam, Kerala ...Read More >
India is set to receive its first Iranian crude oil shipment in seven years after temporary US sanctions relief, a report has claimed. India is poised to receive its first shipment of crude oil from Iran in seven years after the United States temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil and refined products to address supply shortages, according to a Reuters report citing ship tracking data from LSEG and Kpler. State-run Indian Oil Corp (IOC), the country's largest refiner, has purchased the ca ...Read More >
National Maritime Day commemorates the maiden voyage of S.S. Loyalty, which sailed from Mumbai to London on April 5, 1919. National Maritime Day is a significant day in India, celebrated annually on April 5 to commemorate the historic voyage of S.S. Loyalty, the first Indian-owned steamship. This momentous event, which took place in 1919, marked India's entrance into international shipping and laid the foundation for the country's maritime heritage. Today, National Maritime Day is not only a c ...Read More >
The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker, carrying gasoline, was struck about five nautical miles off the Muscat coast on March 1, amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The vessel, which departed Europe on February 8, was en route to Ras Tanura in Saudi Arabia when an explosion occurred in its engine room following the attack. Police said handover formalities were completed swiftly. "The process took barely 10 minutes, after which the family left with the body," an officer said. Originally from Gh ...Read More >
Over the past few weeks, six other Indian LPG vessels from the Gulf region -- Shivalik, Nanda Devi, Pine Gas, Jag Vasant, BW Elm and BW Tyr -- have reached Indian shores. The movement of these vessels comes amid growing concerns over energy supplies. India, the world's second-largest LPG importer, is facing one of its worst energy crises in decades due to the strategic blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid the war between Iran and the US-Israel. India, before the war, relied on imports for 60 ...Read More >
Nearly 1,800 Indian nationals have left Iran via Armenia and Azerbaijan since the start of the West Asia conflict, while two Indian-flagged carriers laden with 62,000 metric tonnes of LPG are expected to reach Indian ports this week after safely transiting the Strait of Hormuz, officials said on Monday. Indian nationals wishing to leave Iran have had to make their way to Armenia and Azerbaijan via land border crossings as Iranian airspace has been closed since the start of hostilities on Februa ...Read More >
Flight operations from the Gulf to India are improving, with 90 special flights from the UAE expected. The government continues evacuation and support efforts for Indians across West Asia, ensuring safe travel amid ongoing regional disruptions New Delhi: The flight situation from the Gulf region to India continues to improve with 90 non-scheduled flights expected to arrive from the UAE on Sunday, according to an official statement. Flights are also operating from multiple airports in Saudi Ara ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ministry on Monday stated that two Indian-flagged vessels carrying over 60,000 metric tonnes of LPG have transited through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days and are expected to reach India this week amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Speaking during an inter-ministerial briefing here, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mukesh Mangal, said the vessels - Green Sadhvi and Green Asha ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 6 (PTI) The Bombay High Court on Monday sought the response of the Deputy Director General of Shipping on the demand for DNA test of mortal remains made by the family of a 25-year-old seafarer killed in the West Asia conflict. Dixit Solanki was killed on March 4 after an explosive-laden drone boat struck oil tanker MT MKD Vyom off the Oman coast on March 1. He is reportedly the first Indian casualty of the conflict that erupted on February 28 after a joint US-Israel attack on Iran. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ministry on Monday stated that two Indian-flagged vessels carrying over 60,000 metric tonnes of LPG have transited through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days and are expected to reach India this week amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Speaking during an inter-ministerial briefing here, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mukesh Mangal, said the vessels - Green Sadhvi and Green Asha ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): C Shikha, Joint Secretary in the Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, on Monday said that India has an adequate buffer stock of food grains, well above the prescribed norms. She stated that the country currently has around 222 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat and approximately 380 LMT of rice, taking the total food stock to about 602 LMT. Also Read | Delhi Assembly Security Breach: Masked Man ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): C Shikha, Joint Secretary in the Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, on Monday said that India has an adequate buffer stock of food grains, well above the prescribed norms. She stated that the country currently has around 222 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat and approximately 380 LMT of rice, taking the total food stock to about 602 LMT. "We have adequate buffer stock of both wheat and rice, ...Read More >
New Delhi: The India flagged vessel Green Asha has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, official sources told ANI on Monday. This marks the eighth India-flagged vessel carrying LPG to transit the Strait since 28 February when the war began, as per the sources. Meanwhile, India-flagged large gas carrier Green Sanvi has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday night, carrying approximately 46,650 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cargo, official sources said. Earlier ...Read More >
A Rs 132.51 crore road over bridge project is approved for Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla. This initiative will ease congestion and improve cargo evacuation. Western Railway will execute the project. The bridge aims to remove bottlenecks and enhance logistics efficiency. It supports the Sagarmala Programme and PM Gati Shakti. This development will accelerate trade and support economic growth. The government has approved a Rs 132.51 crore road over bridge (ROB) project at Deendayal Port Auth ...Read More >
Major ports under the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways handled 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo during the financial year 2025-26, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT, and registering a strong year-on-year growth of 7.06%. The achievement highlights improved operational efficiency, robust trade recovery, and sustained momentum in the maritime sector, according to the Ministry. It also reflects "the impact of ongoing reforms and strategic investments aimed at modernising por ...Read More >
New Delhi: Amid rising tensions in West Asia and concerns around the Strait of Hormuz, the Government of India has rolled out a series of measures to secure energy supply, shipping operations and the safety of its citizens in the region. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has assured that petrol, diesel and LPG remain available across the country. The government has advised citizens to avoid panic buying and unnecessary LPG bookings. It has also asked people to use digital booking system ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): In a significant achievement for India's maritime sector, the Major Ports under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways have collectively handled 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo during FY 2025-26, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT. This marks a year-on-year growth of 7.06 per cent, reaffirming the sector's strong recovery, enhanced efficiency, and sustained growth trajectory, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways reported. This milestone ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of National Maritime Day, recalled India's maritime heritage and the invaluable contribution of all those associated with this sector, saying their dedication strengthens our "economy, trade and connectivity." "On National Maritime Day, we recall India's maritime heritage and the invaluable contribution of all those associated with this sector. Their dedication strengthens our economy, trade and connectivity. We wil ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): The government on Sunday said fuel supplies across the country remain stable despite the ongoing conflict in West Asia, urging citizens to avoid panic buying of petrol, diesel and LPG. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said it is closely monitoring the situation and has taken several steps to ensure an uninterrupted energy supply and the smooth functioning of key sectors. "Govt. is making all efforts to ensure availability of Petrol, Diesel and LPG, an ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5: All Indian seafarers in the Persian Gulf region are safe, and no incident involving Indian-flagged vessels has been reported in the past 24 hours, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Sunday. A total of 17 Indian-flagged vessels with 460 Indian seafarers remain in the western Persian Gulf region, with Director General (DG) Shipping, in coordination with ship owners, placing agencies and Indian Missions, actively monitoring the si ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant achievement for India's maritime sector, the country's major ports have collectively handled 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo during FY 2025-26, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to mark National Maritime Day. This reflects a year-on-year growth of 7.06 per cent, reaffirming the sector's strong recovery and sustained growth trajectory driven by transform ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): The Centre continues to take necessary steps to ensure preparedness and smooth functioning across key sectors in view of the West Asia crisis, with 3700 raids conducted across the country to wipe out LPG black marketing, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in a release on Saturday. It said the government is taking proactive steps to ensure the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products and LPG across the country, in the context of the ongoing c ...Read More >
New Delhi: India-flagged large gas carrier Green Sanvi has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday night, carrying approximately 46,650 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cargo, official sources said. Earlier on March 28, a shipment of 47,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) arrived at the Vadinar Terminal of DPA Kandla in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Saturday. The vessel, MT Jag Vasant, is set to transfer its cargo to another ship at anchorage through a Ship-to-Ship ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): The Centre continues to take necessary steps to ensure preparedness and smooth functioning across key sectors in view of the West Asia crisis, with 3700 raids conducted across the country to wipe out LPG black marketing, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in a release on Saturday. It said the government is taking proactive steps to ensure the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products and LPG across the country, in the context of the ongoing c ...Read More >
New Delhi: India-flagged large gas carrier Green Sanvi has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday night, carrying approximately 46,650 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cargo, official sources said. Earlier on March 28, a shipment of 47,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) arrived at the Vadinar Terminal of DPA Kandla in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Saturday. The vessel, MT Jag Vasant, is set to transfer its cargo to another ship at anchorage through a Ship-to-Ship ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): India-flagged large gas carrier Green Sanvi has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday night, carrying approximately 46,650 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cargo, official sources said. Earlier on March 28, a shipment of 47,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) arrived at the Vadinar Terminal of DPA Kandla in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Saturday. Also Read | Artemis II Mission: NASA Astronauts Share Stunning Images of Earth With ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): India-flagged large gas carrier Green Sanvi has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday night, carrying approximately 46,650 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cargo, official sources said. Earlier on March 28, a shipment of 47,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) arrived at the Vadinar Terminal of DPA Kandla in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Saturday. The vessel, MT Jag Vasant, is set to transfer its cargo to another ship at anchorage ...Read More >
Nearly 95 per cent of India's trade by volume and about 70 per cent by value moves through maritime routes. The Maritime India Vision 2030 aims to place India among the top 10 global shipbuilders by 2030, targeting an investment of Rs 3-3.5 lakh crore across ports, shipping, and inland waterways, backed by a recent package of Rs 69,725 crore designed to boost shipbuilding and revitalise the maritime ecosystem. The Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, a long-term roadmap for India's maritime resurge ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a move aimed at strengthening India's maritime capabilities, the government said on Friday it has signed an agreement with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) for a skill development project in the shipbuilding sector. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) said that the government signed a 'Plan of Implementation' with KOICA on April 2. The agreement is aligned with the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 and seeks to position sh ...Read More >
Mumbai: The family of a 25-year-old seafarer, killed in a suspected drone boat attack off the Oman coast last month during the West Asia conflict, has moved the Bombay High Court seeking directions to the Union government to bring his mortal remains. The petition, filed by Dixit Solanki's father, Amratlal and sister Mitali, will be heard on April 6 before a bench headed by Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar. The plea filed through advocates S B Talekar and Madhvi Ayyappan claims a lack of clari ...Read More >
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