Shipping Ministry

Cabotage rule relaxation: Govt needs to strengthen port infrastructure to make India a major transshipment hub

India needs to take a leaf from China, which has emerged as a global maritime powerhouse in recent times with a specific focus on port-led economic development.

Cyclone Ockhi aftermath: Shipping ministry's special officer deputed to oversee rescue operations

Pon Radhakrishnan on Saturday said a special officer from the shipping ministry has been deputed to oversee rescue operations in aftermath of Cyclone Okchi

Sagarmala Project proposes 14 coastal economic zones across India

The most talked after Sagarmala Project, envisaged by the Ministry of Shipping, proposes fourteen Coastal Economic Zones across major and non-major ports of India in a comprehensive plan to support the BJP-led government's Make in India initiative.

Delhi: Minor fire at Transport Bhavan, no injuries

A minor fire broke out on Monday at capital's Transport Bhawan housing offices of three Union Ministries.

Less than 50% of targeted port projects awarded in FY13

The projects have been delayed on account of regulatory hurdles including security clearances.

Shipping Corp finances healthy: Govt

The Shipping Ministry today said Shipping Corporation of India's (SCI) does not need any bailout as its finances are sound as of now.

21 Indian sailors safe after pirate attack

The Shipping Ministry says 21 crew members of a merchant ship hijacked off the coast of Nigeria are safe after naval forces in that area rescued them.