To explore mineral assets in the sea and take up deep-sea surveys the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has bought a ship or research vessel, Samudra Ratnakar for Rs 600 crore.
Category: Ports & Shipping
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India suspends Anglo-Eastern Group’s licence
The Indian Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has suspended the licence granted to global ship management firm Anglo-Eastern GroupÂ’s Singapore unit to manage ships registered in India. DGS is India's maritime administration wing.
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Odisha to re-validate CRZ clearance of Posco port
For re-validation of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance to Posco company's captive port, the Odisha government has started the process.
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Riverine port planned in Odisha
To set up a riverine port, the Odisha government has drawn up a plan. The proposed riverine port is the first of its kind in Odisha and it is to be built on the public private partnership (PPP) mode. However, the exact spot for the project is yet to be finalised by the State.
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Dry dock facility to come up at Chennai Port
Media reports say that a dry dock facility will be developed by the Chennai Port Trust (ChPT) at its century-old boat basin and timber pond that would cater to smaller ships. The timber pond and boat basin in Chennai Port are located in the southwest ending of inner harbour (Ambedkar dock) created about 100 years ago.
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Belgium may consider to build a new Indian port
Responding to President Pranab Mukherjee's suggestion to develop a new port near Kolkata, Belgium on October 3 assured the Indian government that it would look into the President's suggestion. The two countries have discussed cooperation in new areas like port management.
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1st fast patrol vessel joins coast guard duty
The Cochin Shipyard built fast patrol vessel (FPV) has been delivered to the India Coast Guard (ICG) to strengthen coastal security. The FPV is the first of the 20 vessel series of Cochin Shipyard (CSL), a public sector undertaking.
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Cluster concept suggested to Indian shipbuilding
For the benefit of shipbuilding and repair sector in India, formation of a cluster concept has been suggested. The suggestion has been made by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport.
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Indian shipping hopes for better as volumes up
In September, Indian shipping industry saw a slight rise with an increase in shipment volumes, driven by an increase in iron ore import by China and economic recovery in the US and Europe. Shipment volumes, across dry bulk, tanker and container carriers, have suffered in the last two years due to excess capacity and a fall in international trade.
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Portman joins UK firm Nectar Group
Portman India has collaborated with
UK-based Nectar Group and entered into 50:50 joint venture (JV) contract with it for professional services in design, development and operations of ports and terminals in India.