The monsoon season creates chaos and hardships for the cargo vessels. Besides, negligence and mismanagement of cargo ships makes the situation worse. It is observed by the maritime authorities that many a time, the cargo is either overloaded, not prepared for emergency, or malfunctioning, which leads to a mishap. To cope with this problem, the … Read more
Breakdown of the Merchant Shipping Act, rules inspections onboard, fining, wages resolutions, legal definitions, desertions and discipline.
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
Understanding MS act 2025, covering matters such as seafarer welfare, safety, wages, medical care, dispute resolution, and shipowner obligations.
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