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UK parliamentary delegation to discuss trade, research ties in India

UK parliamentary delegation to discuss trade, research ties in India

A British parliamentary delegation made up of the India (Trade &Investment) All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) to arrive in New...
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Govt to invite financial bids for Shipping Corp of India in May

Govt to invite financial bids for Shipping Corp of India in May

The Indian government plans to invite financial bids for the privatisationof Shipping Corp of India Ltd (SCI) next month, as...
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India likely to list Shipping Corporation of India Land and Assets by April end

India likely to list Shipping Corporation of India Land and Assets by April end

The Indian government expects to list the state-owned Shipping Corporation of India Land and Assets Ltd (SCILAL) by the end...
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IMO LEG supports revised guidelines for places of refuge

IMO LEG supports revised guidelines for places of refuge

The 110th meeting of the IMO Legal Committee (LEG 110) took place last week from 27 to 31 March and...
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Chinese ports see fewer empty containers as exports on recovery trend despite global inflation

Chinese ports see fewer empty containers as exports on recovery trend despite global inflation

Major ports across China have reported a drop of empty containers, which industry insiders said is a sign of an...
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Bintulu Port on expansion mode

Bintulu Port on expansion mode

Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (BPHB) will expand its debonded area at Bintulu Port to increase capacity for additional petroleum arrangement...
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Important news for all DP Operators and DPVMs: The requirements for revalidation of certificates are changing in 2024

Important news for all DP Operators and DPVMs: The requirements for revalidation of certificates are changing in 2024

From the beginning of 2024, The Nautical Institute will require that all Dynamic Positioning Operators (DPO) and Dynamic Positioning Vessel...
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Veson Nautical Announces Intent to Acquire Market-Leading Valuation and Data Provider VesselsValue

Veson Nautical Announces Intent to Acquire Market-Leading Valuation and Data Provider VesselsValue

Veson Nautical (Veson), the global leader of maritime freight management solutions yesterday announced its intent to acquire vessel valuation provider...
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BSC goes for big shipping business worldwide

BSC goes for big shipping business worldwide

Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) has opted for big seaborne cargo-transportation business worldwide but partnering a new private company to make...
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Iran to launch direct container shipping route to Brazil

Iran to launch direct container shipping route to Brazil

Hamed Ghaderi, a member of the Iran-Brazil Joint Chamber of Commerce, said on Monday that the launch of a direct...
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BMT to Design more Fire and Rescue Vessels for Singapore

BMT to Design more Fire and Rescue Vessels for Singapore

With two large aluminium fire and rescue vessels already in service in Singapore, BMT is proud to announce that the...
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Baltic Index Falls On Weak Capesize, Supramax Demand

Baltic Index Falls On Weak Capesize, Supramax Demand

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, snapped a four-session winning streak...
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Kerela’s Vizinjam port to be officially known as ‘Vizhinjam International Sea Port’

Kerela’s Vizinjam port to be officially known as ‘Vizhinjam International Sea Port’

The Kerala government has issued a directive that states Vizinjam Port will henceforth be known as Vizhinjam International Sea Port. The port was...
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Draft ‘Sagarmala Innovation and Start-up Policy’ issued for Stakeholder Consultation

Draft ‘Sagarmala Innovation and Start-up Policy’ issued for Stakeholder Consultation

A nation’s growth is augmented by start-ups and entrepreneurs. In order to build a strong innovation ecosystem, the Ministry of Ports,...
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China And France Signs World’s Largest Container Ship Order Deal

China And France Signs World’s Largest Container Ship Order Deal

The China State Shipbuilding Corp. (CSSC) and the French shipping company CMA CGM struck a deal in Beijing this week...
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Indian Navy Sailor Loses His Life On INS Brahmaputra During Operations While At Sea; Probe On

Indian Navy Sailor Loses His Life On INS Brahmaputra During Operations While At Sea; Probe On

A 23-year-old personnel associated with the Indian Navy lost his life on sustaining grievous injuries on a frontline missile frigate...
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Ocean Surface Temperature Hits An All-Time High, Smashing Previous Records

Ocean Surface Temperature Hits An All-Time High, Smashing Previous Records

At its surface, the global ocean’s temperature has hit a record-breaking level since the satellite measurements and records initially started,...
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Centre plans capital support for building inland waterways ships

Centre plans capital support for building inland waterways ships

The Union shipping ministry is working on a ₹5,000 crore package to encourage the construction of inland vessels and ships to...
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New US container line Oceanus launches first service

New US container line Oceanus launches first service

Oceanus Line is based in Coral Gables, Florida, is entering the Gulf market, with its Florida Gulf Express (FGX) service,...
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Tanker Boarded by Pirates in Gulf of Guinea

Tanker Boarded by Pirates in Gulf of Guinea

A tanker has been boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Guinea, coming less than a month after the successful...
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