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Multiplicity of governing authorities, lack of integration and scarcity of proper response mechanism pose a threat to handling and transportation of hazardous cargo.



Focus on techniques relating to bow sonar dome and the use of hydrodynamics for designing efficient ships



Resilient ship building brings hope of its revival and escalated growth



M. T. Pratibha Cauvery grounded near Chennai port is salvaged eliminating fears of oil spill and other hazards

Posted to Grounded tanker salvaged by Great Offshore by Joseph Fonseca on 11/12/2012 5:39:42 AM | with 0 comments


SHIPPINGInsight 2012 will bring together stakeholders from across the industry to explore best practices in ship efficiency. Panels will focus on major issues, including ship design and construction, fuel and propulsion alternatives, hull performance, asset management strategies, voyage optimization and regulatory compliance.

Posted to FYI by Charmaine Berina on 10/2/2012 10:14:59 AM | with 1 comments


Gravely short of manpower the Indian Maritime Administration appears to be in a critical state



For the navy tackling pirates is akin to being between the devil and deep blue sea

Posted to The Indian Naval Dilemma on Piracy by Joseph Fonseca on 1/25/2012 11:58:41 AM | with 0 comments


Great Offshore &Titan salvage Indian Navy’s capsized vessel
First operation by Great Offshore Ltd undertaken jointly with Titan Salvage to salvage the Indian Naval vessel INS Vindhagiri



Maritime Labor Convention to the seafarer’s rescue



Indian government agrees to permit armed security personnel on ships traversing pirate prone area.



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