The Indian government has intensified its maritime response as tensions across West Asia continue to impact commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden. Authorities are now preparing to evacuate 13 India-bound merchant vessels operating in high-risk waters, while closely monitoring a total […]
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The security situation in the Red Sea has taken another alarming turn after an Indian-flagged cargo vessel was sunk in a suspected bomb-boat attack off Yemen’s western coast, highlighting the growing risks faced by commercial shipping transiting one of the world’s most strategic maritime corridors. According to India’s Ministry of […]
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India has taken a significant step toward strengthening its maritime insurance capabilities with the launch of the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP), a landmark initiative designed to provide domestic Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurance coverage and reduce dependence on the long-established international P&I club system. Speaking at a maritime industry […]
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India has launched a comprehensive review of its relaxed coastal shipping cabotage regulations, signaling a potentially significant shift in the country’s maritime policy landscape. The move comes amid ongoing discussions within the shipping and logistics sectors regarding the long-term impact of allowing greater participation of foreign-flagged vessels in domestic coastal […]
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An Indian-flagged cargo vessel, MV Haji Ali, sank in the Oman Sea near Limah, Oman, after a suspected drone or missile strike triggered a major onboard fire while the ship was en route from Berbera Port, Somalia, to Sharjah carrying live livestock cargo. According to preliminary reports, the explosion occurred […]
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