Tag: India

On 3rd July, during the MEPC 80 of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), India urged the organisation to establish a realistic target of ensuring that net zero carbon fuels occupy 5% of the marine fuel mix by 2030.

After receiving many complaints grievances from the seafarers that the medical examiners are not conducting the examination as per the terms of Medical Examination Rules, 2000, the The Indian Directorate General of Shipping has released an amendment to the procedure.

On the 21st June, Chowgule Shipyard has launched Electramar, the first unit in the series of twelve energy-efficient plug-in hybrid vessels ordered by AtoB@C Shipping, a subsidiary of Finnish dry bulk shipping company ESL Shipping.

India puts hold on the order that suspended Anglo Eastern Ship Management's license for 3 years that was issued due to Sanjay Chaudhary's death which happened on April 17th, 2018.

According to International news, nine sailors from India who had been held captive for many months by a local militia in Libya were finally released, on 31st May.

BIMCO has launched its fourth industry film, calling for the urgent adoption of the Hong Kong International Convention for the safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, and for ship owners to only choose yards that live up to the convention.

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) of India will provide 30% financial support for the development of green shipping and digitization.

At least 22 people, including many children, were killed after a double-decker tourist boat capsized in the southern Indian state of Kerala last Sunday evening.

India has set its sight on becoming energy independent by 2047 and achieving Net Zero by 2070. To achieve this target, increasing renewable energy use across all economic spheres is central to India's Energy Transition. Green Hydrogen is considered a promising alternative for enabling this transition.

Laughter has many benefits in our lives. Never forget that, even in the most challenging situations, there is always a good reason to let go of our worries, relax and just laugh!