Web Exclusive Sep 17, 2020 Clean electrification must be primary road to decarbonisation: ETC Report In its new report Making Mission Possible: Delivering A Net-Zero Economy, international think-tank focused on economic growth and climate change mitigation, the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) has said that clean electrification must be the primary route to decarbonisation.
Web Exclusive Sep 10, 2020 Shipping Minister Launches Dispute Redressal Mechanism for Maritime Sector Union Minister of State for Shipping (Independent Charge), Mansukh Mandaviya launched the Society for Affordable Redressal of Disputes-Ports or ‘SAROD-Ports’ through a virtual ceremony on Thursday in New Delhi.
Web Exclusive Aug 26, 2020 Ministry of Shipping Facilitates Over 100,000 Crew Change in Indian Ports and Charted Flights Ministry of Shipping has facilitated more than 100,000 crew change at Indian ports and through charter flights. It is the highest number of crew changes in the world. Crew change consists of replacing one of the ship’s crew members with another one and involves sign-on and sign-off procedures of ships.
Web Exclusive Aug 20, 2020 Skill Development MoU Signed to Enhance Maritime Industry’s Competencies To reap the benefit of the vast employment opportunities in the maritime sector and to certify their skill sets, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was inked digitally between the Ministry of Shipping and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on Thursday.
Web Exclusive Aug 20, 2020 Atit Mahajan Takes Charge as Managing Director CMA CGM India The CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics, has announced the appointment of Atit Mahajan as its new Managing Director for India.
Web Exclusive Aug 14, 2020 Shipping Ministry Substantially Reduces Port Charges for Cruises The Ministry of Shipping has rationalised port tariff rates for cruise vessels. The net effect of the rate relaxation would be an immediate reduction in port charges ranging from 60-70 per cent, which is likely to provide major relief to the cruise industry in India.
Web Exclusive Aug 10, 2020 Online Exit Examination System Launched for Seafarers Union Minister of State for Shipping (Independent Charge), Mansukh Mandaviya launched an online exit examination for the seafarers via virtual ceremony on Friday.
Web Exclusive Jul 30, 2020 FACT Commences Fertiliser Despatch Through Coastal shipping The Fertilisers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd (FACT), a PSU under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilisers, has started using coastal shipping as a new mode of transport for fertiliser despatch to the east and the west coast of the country.
Web Exclusive Jul 21, 2020 Operational Routes of Merchant and Fishing Vessels Separated to Ensure Safer Navigation The Ministry of Shipping has separated the operational routes of the merchant and fishing vessels in southwest Indian waters, in the interests of the safety and efficiency of navigation.
