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India, Singapore advance digital corridor and green shipping plan

April 21, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

India and Singapore are developing a roadmap to build infrastructure for a digital trade corridor and green shipping collaboration, aligning with global efforts to decarbonise the maritime sector.

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Kongsberg Maritime to supply 18 advanced Kamewa waterjet propulsion systems for Indian Navy

April 13, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

A Norwegian company, Kongsberg Maritime, has secured a major contract to supply 18 advanced Kamewa waterjet propulsion systems for the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) programme.

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SDHI secures order for India’s first ammonia dual-fuel bulk carriers

April 7, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (SDHI) has secured a landmark order worth over Rs 26 billion to build India’s first ammonia dual-fuel bulk carriers.

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MSC Ilaria sets new cargo record at DP World Cochin

April 6, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

DP World Cochin marked a major milestone with the arrival of MSC Ilaria, one of the largest container vessels to dock at the port.

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PSA Mumbai commences new JJS Feeder Service

March 27, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

PSA Mumbai at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority has commenced Global Feeder Shipping’s JJS service with the maiden call of a vessel, strengthening regional connectivity.

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SCI partners with Mazagon Dock to construct methanol dual-fuel platform supply vessel

March 19, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has signed a shipbuilding contract with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited on March 18, 2026, to construct a 3,000 deadweight tonnage (DWT) methanol dual-fuel platform supply vessel.

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Lila Global acquires a very large crude carrier

March 16, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

Lila Global has completed a landmark acquisition of a very large crude carrier (VLCC), named Lila Jamnagar, marking the first such vessel to be structured and registered through Gujarat’s GIFT City International Financial Services Centre (IFSC).

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GRSE, Kalyani Strategic Systems partner to develop indigenous naval technologies

March 6, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited

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APMB, Visakhapatnam Port create SPV to develop mega shipbuilding cluster at Dugarajapatnam

March 5, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

The Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board (APMB) and Visakhapatnam Port Authority have signed an agreement to establish a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to develop a national mega shipbuilding cluster at Dugarajapatnam in Tirupati district.

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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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Category: Shipping

India, Singapore advance digital corridor and green shipping plan

Kongsberg Maritime to supply 18 advanced Kamewa waterjet propulsion systems for Indian Navy

SDHI secures order for India’s first ammonia dual-fuel bulk carriers

MSC Ilaria sets new cargo record at DP World Cochin

PSA Mumbai commences new JJS Feeder Service

SCI partners with Mazagon Dock to construct methanol dual-fuel platform supply vessel

Lila Global acquires a very large crude carrier

GRSE, Kalyani Strategic Systems partner to develop indigenous naval technologies

APMB, Visakhapatnam Port create SPV to develop mega shipbuilding cluster at Dugarajapatnam

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

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