Concerned about the rampant malpractices in the shipping and allied trade the government is determined to bring in legislation to curtail unfair charges being raised on importers and shippers
INSA insists that vessels acquired under bare boat cum charter demise should not be accorded benefits until their full ownership passes on to the ship owner
Recent vessel acquisition spree by Indian ship owners has helped to bolster the national shipping tonnage.
A joint venture agreement between Steel Authority of India Ltd., and the Shipping Corporation of India was signed this week for the transportation of coking coal between Australia and India.
Seafarers are looked down on, despite IMO having dedicate this year to them
ONGC’s two top executives served with contempt notice by the Court for not paying just wages
ITF’s Offshore Task Force looks into allegations of unfair treatment of Indian seafarers working on Indian vessels in North Sea during its three-day Meet in India
The National Union of Seafarers of India gets ready for a show down to stop piracy. They threaten to prevent seafarers from sailing in the pirate infested waters of Somalia
ClassNK’s Chairman, Noboru Ueda promises to work closely with marine partners in India in order to provide greater vibrancy to the maritime sector
It was quick response by the administration that prevented a tragic situation developing had the two bulkers with hazardous goods that had got involved in accidents recently leaked out its dangerous cargo. The government has learnt its lesson and brought into place a response mechanism to deal with any contingencies.