Capt. Kapil Yadav

Indian Seafarers Employment Trends (2010–2025)

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India has long been one of the world’s largest suppliers of maritime manpower. To understand how this workforce has evolved over time, the Director General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) issued Circular 06 of 2026, presenting official statistics on the engagement of Indian seafarers on Indian-flag and foreign-flag merchant ships from 2010 to 2025. This blog … Read more

Tug Capsizing in Port Waters: Key Safety Lessons

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Maritime operations inside port waters are often considered routine. However, recent incidents like tug and crane accidents have proven that even short-duration assistance operations, if poorly planned, can quickly turn into serious marine accidents. One such case is the capsizing of a tug during clearance of a fouled anchor cable in port waters, which offers … Read more

What is the Minimum Qualification of Designated Person Ashore (DPA)?

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In maritime operations, safety and compliance are always critical. One important role that connects ships at sea with the company on shore is the Designated Person Ashore, commonly known as the DPA. This person ensures that safety management systems are followed and that communication between ship and shore remains clear at all times. Think of … Read more

Chartered Vessels and Licensing Under the Coastal Shipping Act

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India’s maritime ecosystem supports critical sectors such as trade, offshore energy, logistics, and national security. To maintain regulatory oversight when Indian interests charter foreign vessels, the Coastal Shipping Act, 2025 establishes a structured licensing and compliance framework for vessels operating beyond domestic coastal trade. This framework ensures that international maritime operations connected to India remain … Read more