India Gets Its First Green Hydrogen Hub and More: Unveiling 36 Transformative Projects On February 27th, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, announced a significant development for India’s maritime sector. During a press conference, he revealed the launch of 36 transformative projects worth over Rs 17,000 crore, [...]
Houthi Rebels Claim Red Sea Tanker Attack: Escalating Tensions and Global Impact Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who are supported by Iran, claimed responsibility for attacking an oil tanker in the Red Sea on February 17. This is part of a series of attacks that have caused tensions with Britain and the [...]
Residents of Union Bay Demand Closure of Shipbreaking Site Amid Environmental Concerns Residents of Union Bay, located in British Columbia, Canada, have intensified their efforts to shut down a shipbreaking site where two former U.S. government research vessels are being dismantled. Supported by environmentalists, they raise significant health, safety, and [...]
Navigating Security Challenges in the Wake of the Israel-Hamas Conflict: The Red Sea Conundrum In the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas War, a pressing concern has emerged, drawing significant attention to the escalating security issues in and around the Red Sea region. This heightened alert is primarily a result of a [...]
Ministry of Ports Launches High-Level Task Force for Indian Maritime Centre: A Game-Changer for Global Maritime Credibility The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) has taken a significant step towards enhancing the global credibility of the Indian maritime sector. In pursuit of this goal, a high-level task force has [...]
Unlocking Opportunities: India’s Vision for Chabahar Port and North-South Connectivity In a significant diplomatic move, India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, engaged in extensive discussions with his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amirabdollahian, laying the groundwork for India’s enduring involvement with the strategically crucial Chabahar port and the ambitious North-South connectivity project. [...]
China’s Maritime Moves in Sri Lanka Raise Indian Concerns In a recent event that has sparked concerns in India, a Chinese research ship, the Shi Yan 6, docked at the port of Colombo in Sri Lanka on October 25. This development comes after a similar visit by a Chinese naval [...]
India’s maritime history is a tapestry woven with the threads of exploration, trade, cultural exchange, and technological advancements. Spanning thousands of years, India’s maritime heritage is rich and diverse, reflecting its strategic location along major trade routes in the Indian Ocean. From the ancient civilizations of the Indus Valley to [...]
Assam: Private Firm Takes Over Management of Pandu and Dhubri Ports to Boost Trade In a significant development, a private company, A to Z Exim Private Limited, is stepping in to manage the operations of Pandu and Dhubri ports. This transition comes after formal agreements were signed with the Ministry [...]
The Adani Group seems to be considering the idea of taking control of a port in Greece and transforming it into a significant entry point for Indian goods heading to Europe. Following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s short visit last week, reports from a Greek news outlet called the Greek [...]
