India’s vast coastline and inland waterways hold immense potential for transforming the country’s logistics and trade landscape. Recognizing this, the Coastal Shipping Act, 2025 mandates the creation of the National Coastal and Inland Shipping Strategic Plan, a visionary framework designed to steer India’s maritime future toward sustainable growth, economic prosperity, and national security. This blog … Read more
Mandatory training on harassment prevention for all seafarers, updated PSSR modules & certificate changes as per STWC, 2025. Learn more.
A simple breakdown of seafarer rights and rules, recruitment criteria, welfare standards, wages and key worker protections under the MS Act, 2025
Indian seafarers have long been the backbone of global shipping, yet many of them have faced unnecessary stress at Indian airports – missed flights, delays, and even denial of boarding, despite holding all valid documents. The root cause was confusion around Form-I and its incorrect demand by airlines and immigration authorities for every category of … Read more
For Indian seafarers holding a Certificate of Competency (COC) in the nautical discipline, revalidating the certificate periodically is crucial to continue professional maritime service under the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) regulations. This guide walks you through the comprehensive steps required for COC revalidation in India, ensuring regulatory compliance with STCW (Standards of Training, … Read more
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) of India has introduced a draft order in late 2025 to revise the age norms for vessels operating under the Indian flag and foreign flagged vessels seeking licenses as per the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025. This draft order, born out of extensive stakeholder consultations and independent studies, aims to … Read more
The safety and dignity of seafarers are paramount in the maritime industry, yet numerous cases of abandonment, unpaid wages, and unsafe working conditions continue to plague many Indian seafarers aboard foreign vessels. Recognizing this distressing reality, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), India, has issued a powerful directive to blacklist vessels repeatedly involved in such … Read more
Recently the Indian government passed Coastal Shipping Act, 2025 which lists out the trade license rules so it is essential to understand for anyone, whether for RPSL license holders or seafarers involved in India’s maritime logistics and coastal transportation sectors. This act governs coasting trade by creating a structured licensing system that regulates which vessels … Read more
Understanding rules for seafarer certification, training standards, institution approval, examinations and crew compliance under MS act 2025.
In the global maritime industry, thousands of seafarers work far from home, often in unpredictable conditions. Their safety, wages, working hours, and rights depend on strong systems of protection. This is where a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) becomes extremely important. A CBA is not just another document. It is a legal shield that protects seafarers … Read more