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India, Japan concludes week-long 6th edition of maritime exercise 'JIMEX'

The sixth edition of the Japan India Maritime Exercise 2022, JIMEX 22 hosted by the Indian Navy concluded in the Bay of Bengal with the two sides bidding farewell to each other

In last 8 years, maritime sector has scaled new heights: PM Modi

In the last eight years, India's maritime sector has scaled new heights and contributed to boosting trade and commercial activities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said

NSA Doval calls for strengthening maritime cooperation in Indian Ocean

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval called for strengthening cooperation amongst maritime neighbours in the Indian Ocean region to address shared security challenges, and as the first responders.

India committed to tackle maritime challenges through collaboration: Bhat

Union Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhat said India was committed to tackling maritime challenges through a collaborative and regulation-based system to foster growth in coastal nations.

Indian Navy conducts 20-day joint maritime exercise at Arabian Sea

The Indian Navy conducted a 20-day joint maritime exercise Paschim Lehar at the Arabian Sea to "validate operational plans" of the Western Naval Command

India, Japan, Australia, US kick off annual maritime Exercise Malabar

This is the 25th edition of Exercise Malabar, which began in 1992 as a bilateral exercise

Oil falls as Suez Canal ship partially refloated, market weighs demand

Crude has been hit by rising volatility in recent sessions, with WTI swinging between gains and losses last week

Huge potential of pvt investment in 400 maritime projects: Govt

The government is eying huge private investment in 400 projects worth Rs 2.24 trillion

India-Lanka strengthen ties, revive maritime dialogue despite Covid in 2020

2020 witnessed strengthening of Colombo's ties with New Delhi and revival of a key trilateral maritime dialogue involving India after a gap of six years

India, Japan discuss regional security; call for free, open maritime order

India and Japan have regularly been discussing the evolving situation in the Indo-Pacific, and have signalled to expand cooperation to deal with common challenges

NSA Doval to visit Sri Lanka to participate in trilateral dialogue tomorrow

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will arrive here for a trilateral maritime dialogue among India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives beginning on Friday, Sri Lanka's military spokesman said on Thursday.

Let's get real

Navy's plan to build 24 subs is too ambitious

Shipping Industry to witness cost rise of $15 bn over IMO regulations

Companies to pass on entire cost increase to customers

Maersk to set up centre for maritime skill development in Tamil Nadu

Global shipping firm AP Moller Maersk on Friday said it will set up a Centre of Excellence for maritime skill development in Tamil Nadu. An MoU to this effect was signed between Maersk and Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET) University to jointly operate the facility. "Maersk...today laid the foundation stone of its planned AP Moller Maersk Centre of Excellence' facility at Thenpattinam (Tamil Nadu), to support skill development and training needs for Maersk cadets across job functions (deck, electrical and engine)," the company said in a statement. The Centre will be spread over 8 acres of land and will be a part of a larger 12 acre maritime campus set up by AMET, the company said. The Centre will be equipped with world class facilities like smart classrooms, workshops, and will house approximately 160 deck & engine cadets for Bachelor's programme in Nautical Science & Marine Engineering, it said. Additionally, electrical cadets will be taken in as per ...

India to discuss an alternative maritime route for oil from Russia

With the tension between Iran and the US impacting movement of oil cargo, India is looking at an alternative maritime route via Vladivostok port in Russia's far eastern region, through the South China sea and Malacca. The issue will be discussed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Russia starting September 4. Modi will be attending the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok from September 4 to 6.This comes amid high tension between Iran and European countries in the Strait of Homuz last month. Iran even deployed two warships in the region. The new route is likely to make investment by companies like ONGC Videsh (OVL) viable in Russia. It will also reduce the time in bringing liquefied natural gas (LNG) and crude oil to India. "It makes sense to diversify ourselves (India), not just in terms of finding alternate sea trade routes but also ports. A dual sea trade route will surely help India in the long run," said Hitesh Avchat, senior manager, CARE Ratings.The proposed route .

Vaiko urges Centre to stop Sri Lanka from amending maritime law

In case the 1979 law gets amended, Indian fishermen could be asked to pay fines up to Rs 7 cr

Rijiju bats for robust maritime security framework to curb piracy

MoS for Home says measure crucial to safeguard bilateral trade and commerce

Investment in maritime sector crucial for trade: Sitaraman

Commerce Minister says sector is not in good health but this is right time to enter business cycle

Shipping Ministry to hold three-day maritime summit in Mumbai

Ministry plans to offer projects worth $19 bn for investment