The Week (India)

Madhu S. Nair, Chairman and Managing Director of Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL), is set to complete a decade at the helm of the Kerala-based shipbuilding giant on Saturday. The day …

In the glamorous world of maritime trade—featuring massive container ships and shiny smart terminals—dredging is the unglamorous, muddy underdog. Yet, it is the single most critical maintenance expense for Indian …

The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited (APCL) at Dibrugarh for a new e-methanol plant with a capacity of 150 …

Kerala’s latest Budget has once again highlighted the importance of the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram and a new rare earth–driven industrial push at the heart of its growth story, …

Four major shipping and maritime stocks—GRSE, MAZDOCK, COCHINSHIP, and SCI—jumped at the stock exchange as the mounting promise of investments in the sector maximised the momentum the stock gained from …

Spanish maritime startup bound4blue on Monday declared that it had fitted four eSail units on the Trieste (IMO: 9708617), a medium-sized vessel from Maersk Tankers, in what is its largest …

Kerala is all set to host the eighth edition of the India Boat and Marine Show (IBMS) at the Bolgatty Palace Event Centre in Kochi, from January 29-31. The three-day …

French authorities on Sunday took into custody the Indian-origin captain of the Grinch (IMO: 9288851), a crude oil tanker that its naval forces had seized on Thursday (local time). The …

Indians were the most abandoned nationality of seafarers in 2025—the second consecutive year that this has happened, according to a UK-based global transport workers' union. The International Transport Workers' Federation …

Adani Infra (India) Ltd (AIIL) will be awarded a fixed price Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract worth $1.753 billion (about Rs 16,059 crore) for the construction of the second—and …

Discussions on a number of digital initiatives for the inland waterways sector were an important part of the third meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) on Friday in …

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday unveiled projects worth over Rs 1,500 crore aimed at strengthening the inland waterways transport infrastructure in the country. …

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday inaugurated the third meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) in Kochi. The day-long meeting chaired by …

The finance ministry on Wednesday expanded the scope of the Tonnage Tax Scheme (TTS) to include inland vessels, ahead of the 2026 Union Budget. The amendment, effective from April 1 …

The second phase of construction of the Vizhinjam International Seaport—envisioned as India’s premier transshipment hub—will be inaugurated on January 24 by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Thiruvananthapuram. The function, …

The upcoming Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) 3.0 meeting in Kochi is expected to serve as a key forum to assess the potential and advantages of the inland water transport …

The Indian Navy recently signed a contract for the construction and delivery of three 200-tonne bottom-opening non-propelled barges. As per the terms of the contract signed on January 16 with …

The third meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC)—the apex body for policy deliberation on the promotion and development of inland waterways in India—will be held at Kochi, Kerala, …

The upcoming third meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) in Kochi on January 23 will set the stage for future development along India’s waterways. More importantly, the shipping …

The Indian Navy's sail training ship, the INS Sudarshini (IMO: 1011721), on Tuesday began its ten-month-long sailing expedition from the Naval Base in Kerala's Kochi. The transoceanic voyage, titled Lokayan …

As India sails towards its centenary of independence—the period termed 'Amrit Kaal'—the nation’s economic aspirations are intrinsically tied to its 7,500-kilometre coastline. The government’s roadmap, the Maritime India Vision (MIV) …

Kerala is reportedly set to get its second major shipbuilding hub, with a large yard coming up at Ponnani port in Malappuram district under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. Officials, …

Andhra Pradesh is all set to host the world's largest green ammonia project at the Kakinada Port after AM Green held the first major ceremony for the project equipment on …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged off two maritime projects under a Rs 830 crore development package at Singur and Balagarh in West Bengal's Hooghly district. The two major …

New Delhi on Saturday urged Tehran to grant consular access to the 16 Indian crew members onboard a tanker called the MT Valiant Roar (IMO: 9190078), which was seized by …

Months after the container ship Wan Hai 503 (IMO: 9294862) caught fire off the coast of Kerala on June 9, 2025, its owner, Wan Hai Lines, has reported that the …

The Delhi government on Friday commissioned four vessels to aid in cleaning the Najafgarh drain leading to the Yamuna River. Clean-up operations began on Friday in the Najafgarh drain using …

Turkmenistan's foreign ministry on Wednesday notified that an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Rona (IMO: 8301852), had sunk in the Caspian Sea. According to AIS data, the freighter—often mistakenly called the Oban—had …

If you have recently been to the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’, you might have seen solar-powered versions of your city metro bogies carrying passengers from one station to another …

Marking yet another significant feat in Indian shipbuilding, the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kerala announced that it delivered a new multi-purpose cargo vessel, ‘MS Heinz’, to a German shipowner. …

Kochi Water Metro, an electric ferry service linked with the city's metro services, has predicted it will break even in finances later this year. Despite its new routes and better …

The Indo-Pacific region is a crucial region for balancing the global economy and maritime security. This region is vast and diverse, and home to some of the world's most important …

The INSV Kaundinya (MMSI: 419002029), an Indian-flagged stitched sailing vessel, on Wednesday reached Oman's Port Sultan Qaboos, completing a historic 18-day voyage from Gujarat's Porbandar. “Land Ahoy! Muscat Sighted! Good …

The latest Trump tirade on Iran might cost India a key trade and maritime partner. For the Narendra Modi-led nation, the Islamic Republic of Iran is not only a key …

At least two Greek-owned vessels anchored near the Novorossiysk Port were hit by drone strikes on Tuesday, causing minor damage. According to reports, the vessels struck by the drones include …

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Gujarat's Gandhinagar to boost ties between the two nations. A key agreement India inked with Europe's largest …

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday talked about a number of initiatives that were on their way to continuing India's 11-year maritime transformation. He …

Russian forces on Friday struck two cargo ships, killing one crew member and injuring others, amid Kyiv's allegations of Moscow committing "acts of terror" on civilian shipping in and out …

US forces on Friday seized crude oil tanker MT Olina (IMO: 9282479) in the Caribbean Sea for illegally transporting sanctioned Venezuelan oil. Visuals released by the US Southern Command show …

The nation’s lighthouse tourism drive received a major boost with the 3rd Indian Lighthouse Festival happening in Visakhapatnam. The initiative aims to turn historic lighthouses into centres of tourism, culture …

The Centre announced port projects worth about Rs 235 crore in Tamil Nadu, aiming to boost maritime-led growth, improve safety and speed up clearances for ships. The initiatives focus on …

A Chinese-owned crude oil tanker, Elbus (IMO: 9290385), was allegedly attacked by an unidentified drone on Wednesday while sailing in the Black Sea towards Russia's Novorossiyisk Port from Singapore (as …

US forces on Wednesday seized crude oil tanker MT Sophia (IMO: 9289477) in the Caribbean Sea for illegally transporting sanctioned Venezuelan oil. Visuals released by the US Southern Command show …

Leadership is no mere buzzword but a multi-dimensional concept spanning all industries. The shipping fraternity offers the best possible example of leadership in all its dimensions. Leadership is such an …

Two inland motor vessels collided on Monday evening (local time) in the Noord River near the Alblasserdam area of the Netherlands. The two vessels involved in the maritime accident were …

Ro-Ro vehicle carrier Grande Svezia on Saturday discharged a record volume of cargo when it berthed at the OCT-2 berth of the Mumbai Port's Indira Container Terminal Private Limited (ICTPL). …

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday commissioned the Samudra Pratap for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)—its first Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) that is 75 per cent indigenously designed. Highlighting the …

Hawaii's 'Green Fee', which was the first US tax on tourists to support climate change initiatives, was passed on Thursday, but with a catch: it was missing a crucial provision. …

The Indian Ports Association (IPA) invited experienced professionals from across the nation to join a national panel of experts and individual consultants, aimed at supporting major ports and the shipping …

Taiwan's maritime authorities on Thursday encountered a series of problems after its Air Service Corps had to send a helicopter to airlift a man named Yu—part of a five-member tugboat …