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As concerns over China’s grey-zone warfare tactics intensify, Taiwan is significantly ramping up sea cable patrols to protect critical undersea cables linking the island to the global internet. These cables are emerging as a potential weak point in Taiwan’s communications infrastructure, and in response the Taiwan Coast Guard has placed protecting them at the top […]

New Delhi, India – September 10, 2025 – India has broken new ground by hosting, for the first time in nearly five decades, the 48th Annual Conference on Oceans Law & Policy (COLP48)—an authoritative international forum on oceans governance. The event is organized by Gujarat Maritime University (GMU) in partnership with the World Maritime University […]

India is self-assured for a maritime transformation as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver the keynote address at the Global Maritime CEO Forum during India Maritime Week 2025, scheduled for 27–31 October in Mumbai. This landmark event will unveil nearly ₹1 trillion maritime investment across shipbuilding, port connectivity, eco-logistics, and coastal community development. […]

New Delhi, August 2025 In a landmark stride towards transforming India’s maritime infrastructure, both houses of Parliament have passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, signalling the end of over a century of colonial-era regulation under the Indian Ports Act, 1908. This decisive reform aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a globally competitive, self-reliant […]

MUMBAI, August 23, 2025 – In a crucial clarification, the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) has firmly dismissed rumors suggesting a ban on foreign seafarers’ certificates (CoCs), assuring the maritime community that genuine certificate holders remain fully eligible to sail. The regulator has also introduced a 30-day validation window to streamline verification and uphold […]

The Baltimore Port shipping channel was temporarily shut following a dramatic bulker explosion aboard the Liberia-flagged W-Sapphire, a 751-foot bulk carrier departing Baltimore Harbor on Monday, August 18, 2025 (local time). Initial reports indicate the vessel, carrying a cargo of coal, suffered an onboard blast that blew a hatch cover into the water, prompting a […]

The Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) has launched a two-pronged push to strengthen India’s maritime future — celebrating its 75th anniversary with the high-profile “Ocean Sentinel: Maritime Safety & Security in the 21st Century” conference while simultaneously steering policy dialogue on safer, greener ship recycling. The twin initiatives underline DG Shipping’s twin focus on […]

In a major push for a digitised blue economy, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on August 7 inaugurated the “IT Conclave 2025 – Leveraging Technology in Maritime” where the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) unveiled a suite of digital initiatives led by the cloud-native e-Samudra platform and a comprehensive digital […]

In a landmark move to unlock the economic potential of India’s coastline, Parliament has passed the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025, a legislative overhaul designed to modernise coastal shipping, simplify rules and dramatically expand the share of coastal cargo moved by Indian vessels. The Rajya Sabha approval on August 7 follows earlier Lok Sabha clearance and […]

In a crucial legal move, the owners, charterers, and operators of the ill-fated container ship MSC Elsa 3 have approached the Kerala High Court seeking to limit their liability to approximately USD 14.2 million following the vessel’s sinking off the Kerala coast. Under Part XA of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, and the Merchant Shipping (Limitation of Liability for Maritime […]

In a landmark move to overhaul India’s maritime legal framework, Parliament has passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025, repealing the outdated 1925 Act and ushering in laws designed for a modern, globally aligned shipping sector. Repealing Colonial-Era Law & Embracing Global Norms The new Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill 2025 formally […]

The Maharashtra Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on August 5, 2025, green‑lit two landmark initiatives a comprehensive startup policy and a strategic freight corridor aimed at positioning the state as an innovation powerhouse and logistics hub. Maharashtra Startup Policy 2025 Under the Maharashtra Startup, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Policy 2025, the state has set an […]

Yemen’s Houthi militants have significantly escalated their maritime operations in the Red Sea and surrounding seas. In a recent public statement, the Houthis disclosed they are actively tracking commercial shipping routes between Israel, Egypt, and Turkey—using AIS data to monitor vessels that may call on Israeli ports. They specifically named major shipping lines, including Maersk […]

Callao, Peru, August 3–4, 2025 — A significant maritime incident occurred on August 1, 2025, when the Ever Lunar, an 8,500 TEU container ship operated by Evergreen Marine, lost approximately 50 containers overboard while anchored in Callao Bay, Peru. Key Points at a Glance Detail Information Date/Time August 1, 2025, ~9:40–10:00 a.m. Vessel Ever Lunar (8,500 TEU; approx. 7,000 containers […]

India’s maritime sector is witnessing a historic transformation as the Union Government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi pushes for a Viksit Bharat 2047, with a strong focus on shipbuilding, inland waterways, and port modernization. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal emphasized the government’s comprehensive strategy, combining policy reforms, financial incentives, and infrastructure […]