Maritime Security
Pakistan, Maldives sign 20 MoUs to boost defence, maritime security ties
Pakistan and the Maldives signed 20 MoUs covering defence, maritime security, AI and trade during President Mohamed Muizzu's visit to Islamabad, marking 60 years of diplomatic relations.
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Explained: What laws protect Indian seafarers working in conflict zones
Indian seafarers often work on foreign-flagged ships in conflict zones. Here is how Indian and international laws, flag states and government agencies assist them during emergencies
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The impact of West Asia's maritime security
Seventy years later, the West Asian crisis is more tangled and the permanent members of the Security Council are split
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China's long game in the Indian Ocean
The Indian government did have an idea that China would in the future operate in the Indian Ocean. But our plans were only defensive
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India, Liberia condemn attacks on shipping, seafarers in Black Sea, Gulf
India and Liberia have strongly condemned a series of attacks on commercial ships and seafarers in the Gulf and its vicinity and the Black Sea over the past few days, calling for an immediate cessation of such incidents in the interest of peace and regional stability.In a joint statement issued as co-chairs of the Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers (GoF on S4), the two countries described the attacks as unacceptable and said they disrupted maritime trade and cost innocent lives."India and Liberia, as co-chairs of the Group of Friends on Safety & Security of Shipping & Seafarers (GoF on S4), strongly condemn the string of unacceptable attacks that commercial ships and seafarers have been subjected to in the Gulf and its vicinity, the Black Sea, over the past few days," the joint statement said."These actions that disrupt maritime trade and cost innocent lives are simply indefensible. We call for an immediate cessation of such attacks in the ...
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PM Modi calls for rules-based maritime order amid rising Hormuz tensions
Modi stresses shared prosperity and responsibility at Sagarmanthan, as the shipping ministry announces an industry coalition for the India-EU Green Shipping Corridor
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The return of maritime centrality
India's ambition to be a developed country by 2047 cannot be realised without a strong naval architecture
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'Strategic autonomy' amid the Hormuz crisis
India must recognise that maritime capability alone cannot resolve its energy vulnerability
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India calls on international community to safeguard critical sea lanes
India has called on the international community to work collectively to safeguard critical sea lanes, emphasising that secure and predictable maritime trade routes are indispensable for uninterrupted movement of food, fertilisers and fuel. "Food insecurity remains one of the gravest humanitarian consequences of armed conflict. Today's conflicts increasingly generate ripple effects far beyond the immediate theatre of hostilities," India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni said. Addressing the UN Security Council High-Level Open Debate titled 'Food Under Fire: The Security Council's Role in Mitigating Global and Local Food Crises' on Tuesday, Parvathaneni said disruptions to energy markets, fertiliser supplies, maritime transport, humanitarian logistics and agricultural trade have demonstrated how regional conflicts can threaten food security across the world, with the greatest burden falling on developing countries that are highly import-dependent. Ind
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India, Japan deepen strategic ties with maritime security cooperation deal
Defence ministers sign a bilateral deal on maritime security cooperation, with an eye on the Indo-Pacific region
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Vessel hit by unknown projectile in Hormuz, crew casualty reported
No environmental impact has been reported and authorities are investigating, UKMTO said
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For Indian seafarers, war zones grow ever deadlier as risks mount
MEA has advised seafarers to assess conflict risks before accepting assignments after the death of 4 Indians on a merchant ship, reports Archis Mohan
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West Asia conflict: 59 India-bound vessels transited Hormuz since war
Strait of Hormuz vessel traffic remains subdued amid US-Iran tensions, with India evacuating 59 ships as exporters brace for further maritime disruptions
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Indian sailor died in attack on MV GFS Galaxy, says Indian mission
An Indian sailor missing after the attack on cargo vessel MV GFS Galaxy off Oman has died, with India coordinating support for his family
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Shipping regulator bars deployment of Indians in Strait of Hormuz
India's shipping regulator has again barred deployment of Indian seafarers on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz and asked ships to maintain heightened security vigilance
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How Indian Navy's recently inducted warships support survey and combat
These ships enhance maritime security, support the blue economy and push India's position as a leading maritime power in the Indian Ocean region
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Indo-Pacific push: Modi's 3-nation visit strengthened geostrategic doctrine
The three-nation visit offered a coherent articulation of New Delhi's geostrategic aims at a time when trade and political relations with the US remain unpredictable
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Why Sabang port is a strategic asset for India's maritime ambitions
Located near the Strait of Malacca, Sabang Port could reshape India's maritime strategy while boosting regional connectivity, trade, and security cooperation
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Govt sets up Bureau of Port Security for ships and port facilities
Government sets up the Bureau of Port Security under the shipping ministry to strengthen vessel, port and cyber security, with CISF playing a key oversight role
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Odisha plans ₹50,000 crore maritime infra push with port, shipbuilding hub
The state plans a greenfield deep-sea port at Bahuda and a shipbuilding cluster near Paradip as it seeks to strengthen its strategic maritime position
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