Page 6 - Maritime Sector
Govt may appoint National Maritime Security Coordinator to handle issues
The government is likely to appoint a National Maritime Security Coordinator to ensure cohesive and quicker decision making among multiple organisations that are handling maritime issues in India
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The blue economy
Navy can assist in developing marine resources
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Navy to hold mega defence exercise covering over 7,500 kms of coastline
The Indian Navy will kick-start on Tuesday a two-day multi-agency military exercise covering India's 7,516 km-long coastline, involving 13 coastal states and Union Territories
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Shipping Minister launches dispute redressal mechanism for maritime sector
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday launched a dispute redressal mechanism to facilitate affordable and timely resolution of disputes for the maritime sector
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Rs 10,000 cr transshipment port at Great Nicobar Island on cards: PM
The 2,312-kilometer-long submarine optical fibre cable from Chennai to Andaman and Nicobar Islands, laid at a cost of Rs 1,224 crore, will provide "better and cheaper connectivity", he said
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Booster shot for maritime sector: Govt plans to de-risk ports, enhance FDI
The vision includes building new ports to cater to the trade requirements, develop India as a Transshipment Hub and bring at least two ports in the world's top 10 rankings
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Maiden 'Regional Maritime-Safety Conference' to focus on security, trade
The UNCTAD's '2017 Review Report' confirms that global merchandise trade conducted via the seas has been on the rise since 1975
India now building itself as a maritime power, says former US diplomat
India increasingly sees its role across the Indian Ocean as a "net provider of regional security"
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More teeth to maritime sector as govt approves Rs 32,000 cr for Coast Guard
The plan is to make this aquatic-force a 175-ship and 110-aircraft force by 2022
Premvir Das: India's maritime dilemma
To develop credible maritime assets and capabilities, India should structure itself essentially as an Indian Ocean Region player, rather than seek a broader Asia-Pacific profile