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Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Pratap reaches Kochi to boost maritime pollution response

February 27, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Pratap, the first of two advanced pollution control vessels built by Goa Shipyard Limited, arrived in Kochi on February 26, 2026.

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MoPSW approves development of green hydrogen jetty at Paradip Port

February 27, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has approved development of a dedicated green hydrogen jetty at Paradip Port in Odisha, at an estimated cost of Rs 7.97 billion.

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Cochin Shipyard wins $360 million global order for LNG vessels

February 18, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

Cochin Shipyard Limited has secured a major $360 million contract from France-based shipping giant CMA CGM Group to build six LNG-powered container vessels.

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GRSE and HSL form consortium to boost indigenous shipbuilding

February 9, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) and Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a consortium for a national shipbuilding programme.

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Union Government signs MoU to establish Bharat Container Shipping Line

February 4, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

The Union Government has advanced its vision for a self-reliant container ecosystem by signing a key memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish the Bharat Container Shipping Line, aligning with the Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme from the Union Budget 2026-27.

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India’s first shipbuilding SPV formed to develop a mega shipbuilding cluster at Thoothukudi

January 29, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

The Indian government has set up a special purpose vehicle (SPV), National Shipbuilding & Heavy Industries Park, Tamil Nadu, to develop a mega shipbuilding cluster at Thoothukudi.

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India’s state-owned firms to launch Bharat Container Line

January 27, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

Several Indian state-run companies are joining forces to launch a national container shipping line under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative

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India’s first indigenous autonomous navigation software gets IRClass certification

January 27, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

India has achieved a major milestone in maritime technology with the Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) certifying the Advanced Autonomous Navigation & Control Software (A2NCS), the first indigenously developed autonomous navigation software suite for unmanned surface vessels (USVs).

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Swan Defence and Heavy Industries secure $227 million chemical tanker contract

January 23, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (SDHI) has signed a major $227 million shipbuilding contract with European shipowner Rederiet Stenersen AS for the construction of six International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Type II chemical tankers.

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New shipbuilding yard to be developed at Ponnani Port in Malappuram, Kerala

January 20, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

A major shipbuilding yard will soon be developed at Ponnani Port in Malappuram, Kerala, under a public-private partnership (PPP) mode.

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INSV Kaundinya’s voyage to Muscat strengthens India-Oman maritime ties

January 15, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

India’s traditionally built sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya successfully reached Muscat, Oman, after completing its maiden voyage from Porbandar

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CSL delivers first multi-purpose vessel to German’s HS Schiffahrts

January 15, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has delivered the first HS EcoFreighter multi-purpose vessel (MPV) named MS Heinz to Germany’s HS Schiffahrts.

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CBIC launches ICEGATE-LPMS integration at Agartala

January 13, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

The Special Secretary and Member (Customs), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), has inaugurated the integration of the Indian Customs Electronic Gateway (ICEGATE) with the Land Port Management System (LPMS) at the Integrated Check Post (ICP), Agartala, Tripura, on January 12, 2026.

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Karnataka Maritime Board plans coastal ferry link to boost tourism and ease traffic

January 12, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

The Karnataka Maritime Board (KMB) has proposed a Rs 378 million coastal passenger ferry service connecting Mangaluru to Maravanthe to improve connectivity and promote tourism.

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CMA CGM enhances India-Middle East Gulf connectivity with new Hazira service call

January 12, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

Global shipping and logistics provider, CMA CGM has introduced a new service call at Hazira Port, significantly enhancing connectivity between India and the Middle East Gulf as part of its BIGEX-2 service rotation.

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Adani Mundra Port achieves milestone by berthing India’s first fully laden VLCC

January 8, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

Adani Mundra Port has made maritime history by successfully berthing India’s first fully laden very large crude carrier (VLCC)

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Union defence minister commissions Samudra Pratap, first indigenous marine pollution-fighting vessel

January 6, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

The union defence minister has commissioned ICGS Samudra Pratap, the first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel to combat marine pollution, including oil spills and chemical leaks, strengthening its environmental protection capabilities at sea.

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SBFAS reduced subsidies for electric, solar and other green vessels

January 5, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

India’s revised Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) has reduced subsidies for electric, solar and other green vessels from 20 per cent to 15 per cent of construction costs

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INSV Kaundinya revives India’s ancient maritime routes

December 30, 2025 | News & Developments, Shipping

The Indian Navy’s INSV Kaundinya, a traditionally built stitched sailing vessel, is retracing historic maritime routes that once connected India with the Arabian Peninsula.

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MoPSW notifies operational guidelines for Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme

December 29, 2025 | News & Developments, Shipping

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has notified operational guidelines for two major shipbuilding support initiatives, the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS)

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Category: Shipping

Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Pratap reaches Kochi to boost maritime pollution response

MoPSW approves development of green hydrogen jetty at Paradip Port

Cochin Shipyard wins $360 million global order for LNG vessels

GRSE and HSL form consortium to boost indigenous shipbuilding

Union Government signs MoU to establish Bharat Container Shipping Line

India’s first shipbuilding SPV formed to develop a mega shipbuilding cluster at Thoothukudi

India’s state-owned firms to launch Bharat Container Line

India’s first indigenous autonomous navigation software gets IRClass certification

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries secure $227 million chemical tanker contract

New shipbuilding yard to be developed at Ponnani Port in Malappuram, Kerala

INSV Kaundinya’s voyage to Muscat strengthens India-Oman maritime ties

CSL delivers first multi-purpose vessel to German’s HS Schiffahrts

CBIC launches ICEGATE-LPMS integration at Agartala

Karnataka Maritime Board plans coastal ferry link to boost tourism and ease traffic

CMA CGM enhances India-Middle East Gulf connectivity with new Hazira service call

Adani Mundra Port achieves milestone by berthing India’s first fully laden VLCC

Union defence minister commissions Samudra Pratap, first indigenous marine pollution-fighting vessel

SBFAS reduced subsidies for electric, solar and other green vessels

INSV Kaundinya revives India’s ancient maritime routes

MoPSW notifies operational guidelines for Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme

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