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The Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Paramesh Sivamani, inaugurated the OTM Administrative Complex of Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 13 (CGDH No. 13) at Puducherry on 25 …

Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted the transformative potential of India’s maritime sector as two memoranda of understanding were exchanged at the Delhi School of Economics. The agreement links the University …

A delegation of Andhra Pradesh ministers visited Singapore on a study tour to examine the city-state's port systems, industrial infrastructure and urban development models. The high-level team comprised ministers P. …

The 44th All India Major Ports Bodybuilding and Weightlifting Championships 2025–26 were inaugurated at the Sagaramala Convention Centre in Visakhapatnam by the Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA). The opening ceremony drew …

The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) facilitated the dispatch of cryogenic liquefied natural gas tanks built by INOX India Limited (INOX India) for a mini-LNG terminal project in The Bahamas from …

The central government has approved a maritime insurance pool worth Rs 129.8 billion (bn) to strengthen risk cover for the shipping sector. The move is intended to expand underwriting capacity …

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has secured approval from the Committee of Creditors to acquire Karanja Terminal & Logistics, a multi-purpose port and logistics facility in Maharashtra's Raigad …

The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) facilitated the dispatch of cryogenic liquefied natural gas tanks built by INOX India Limited (INOX India) for a mini-LNG terminal project in The Bahamas from …

Major Ports Handle 915.17 Million Tonnes In FY 2025–26 India's Major Ports collectively handled 915.17 million tonnes (mn t) of cargo in fiscal year 2025–26, exceeding the annual target of …

On 20 April 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea (ROK) held talks and agreed to deepen partnership in shipbuilding, shipping and …

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved creation of the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool to provide continuous cover for vessels linked to Indian trade. The cabinet …

Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR arrived at Phuket, Thailand, on 14 April 2026 after a six day transit from Malé, Maldives, marking the second port call of its ongoing mission. …

Mundra Port in Gujarat set a new record by shipping 6,008 cars on a single vessel, the port operator said. The consignment was handled through roll-on roll-off operations and extensive …

The Andhra Pradesh government has moved to accelerate the development of the Ramayapatnam greenfield port after a high-level review at the state Secretariat. A Cabinet sub-committee led by senior ministers …

J M Baxi Ports and Logistics Pvt Ltd and M Dinshaw & Co Pvt Ltd have secured 15 year rights to operate cargo berths at Indira Dock of the Mumbai …

Mazagon Dock Acquires 51 per cent Stake In Colombo Dockyard Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders has acquired a controlling 51 per cent stake in Colombo Dockyard PLC for Rs 2,495 million (mn), …

INS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy (IN), concluded a port call at Mombasa, Kenya, on 10 April 2026. The port call coincided with the visit …

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed port operations after disruptions linked to developments in the Strait of Hormuz and said timely intervention and continuous monitoring by …

Deendayal Port Authority (Kandla Port) has advanced methanol bunkering capabilities as part of a strategic move to decarbonise the maritime sector and align with the goal of net-zero emissions by …

The Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) has issued a request for proposal to appoint a consultant to prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for two proposed ports at Dahej and Mahuva. The …

Green Asha, an India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas vessel carrying 15,400 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) (15,400 t), has crossed the Strait of Hormuz and moored at the Jawaharlal Nehru …

Great Eastern Shipping Company has contracted to sell the medium range tanker Jag Pankhi, which was built in 2003. The announcement covers the sale of a single vessel from its …

SCILAL And Synergy Marine To Strengthen Maritime Training Shipping Corporation of India Land and Assets Ltd (SCILAL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Synergy Marine to collaborate on maritime …

INS Sunayna of the Indian Navy arrived at Male on six April 2026 for its first port call of the operational deployment under the Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR (IOS SAGAR) …

The government has approved an allocation of Rs 1,325.1 million (mn) to improve connectivity to Kandla port through a key bridge project. The decision was taken to strengthen freight links …

GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna public sector undertaking, has entered into a long-term charter party agreement with Alpha Gas for the liquefied natural gas carrier Energy Fidelity. The agreement was …

The Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) and Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) signed a memorandum of understanding on April seven, 2026, to deepen maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka. …

Indian Naval Ship Trikand (INS Trikand) arrived at Mombasa on seven April 2026 as part of its deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region. The visit was intended to …

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) has secured an order from Energy ONE Limited to build four 92,500 DWT ammonia dual-fuel bulk carriers, marking the first such vessels to …

On seven April 2026 The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited contracted to sell its 2003 built Medium Range tanker Jag Pankhi of about 46,273 deadweight tonnes (dwt) to an unaffiliated …

On six April 2026 The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited has contracted to sell its 2007 built Medium Range tanker Jag Prakash of about 47,848 dwt to an unaffiliated third …

The Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has recorded its highest ever annual cargo throughput of 90.29 million metric tonnes (mn t) as of 28 March, marking a landmark in its 92-year …

Kandla Port has overtaken Paradip to reclaim the top position among major Indian ports after handling 160.11 million tonnes (mn t) of cargo in financial year 2026. The shift marks …

The central government has approved a proposal from the New Mangalore Port Authority to redevelop Berth No. 9 for liquid bulk on a public?private partnership under the design?build?finance?operate?transfer (DBFOT) model, …

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone has become the first private port operator to handle 500 million tonnes (500 mn t) of cargo in the financial year ending March 2026, …

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Indian Naval Ship Trikand (INS Trikand), a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, concluded a port call at Maputo, Mozambique on 29 March 2026. The visit formed part …

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) signed a Plan of Implementation on two April 2026 to advance skill development in India's …

J. Kumar Infraprojects Limited (JKIL) said that J. Kumar - SDPL (JV) has received a letter of acceptance from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for the construction of …

The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited has contracted to acquire a secondhand Medium Range tanker of about 49,420 dwt on April 1, 2026. The 2014 built vessel is expected to …

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has established India's first Port of Refuge designed to provide safe haven for vessels in distress and to strengthen the resilience of coastal …

The government has approved the New Mangalore Port Authority proposal to redevelop Berth Nine for handling liquid bulk cargo on a public-private partnership basis under the DBFOT model, with implementation …

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MPSW) has undertaken a range of measures to decarbonise port operations under Maritime India Vision 2030 (MIV 2030). Initiatives include the Green Tug …

Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels Limited (ROHL) has signed an agreement to open a new Regenta Hotel in Mundra, Gujarat, as part of its asset?light expansion strategy. The company said …

Indian Naval Ship Trikand (INS Trikand), a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Maputo in Mozambique on 26 March 2026 as part of her operational deployment …

The Tamil Nadu Maritime Board (TNMB) has approached Indian Railways (IR) to secure rail connectivity for the existing Cuddalore Port and a proposed greenfield port nearby as part of efforts …

K Vijayanand, the Andhra Pradesh Special Chief Secretary for Energy, has directed power utilities to maintain adequate coal stocks and to ensure sustained power generation as the state prepares for …