Best DNS Course in Merchant Navy: Eligibility, Fees & Career (2026)
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CDC Eligibility criteria 2026: New Powerful DGMA Rules
Check out the updated 2026 CDC eligibility criteria and new DGMA rules. Find approved pathways, age limits, and guidelines starting August 1 What are the reasons behind the CDC Eligibility Criteria 2026? CDC Eligibility Criteria 2026 is one of the most structural and revolutionary changes coming in India’s marine history. Developed by the Director General … Read more
Pollution prevention rules, MS Act 2025
Explaining India’s maritime law on pollution prevention from vessels. Learn about ship responsibilities, government powers & international standards.
Surveys & certification rules, MS Act 2025
Understand MS Act 2025 covering mandatory audits, surveys & certifications for vessels, companies and ports, along with the rule making powers of central government.
DGMA Order No. 02 of 2026 for Satellite Phones and Communication
If you are a ship owner or ship operator, or you work on a ship in any capacity, you must know about this. DGMA has come out with a new order called DGMA Order No. 02 of 2026, and it was issued on 11th March 2026. This order is about satellite phones and satellite communication … Read more
Step-by-Step Guide to Filing FE Rationalization EC Applications Under the Standard Operating Procedure
Imagine a recruiting agent trying to send workers abroad for employment, but the Emigration Clearance (EC) application keeps getting rejected due to documentation errors. This situation became increasingly common on the eMigrate system, where many Foreign Employer (FE) Rationalization EC applications were delayed because of incomplete or inconsistent documents submitted by recruiting agents. To solve … Read more
Indian Seafarers Employment Trends (2010–2025)
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
Why India Is Phasing Out Older Ships: The Policy Logic Behind DGMA Order 01 of 2026
India phases out older ships to cut accident risks and boost global competitiveness. Older vessels often lack updated tech for collision avoidance or fire suppression, leading to incidents like oil spills. The policy logic ties directly to India’s Maritime India Vision 2047, prioritizing safety over short-term costs. Economic reasons stand out, too. Maintaining rusty hulls … Read more
STWC, certification statistics & trends – 2025
An easy breakdown of India’s STCW certification statistics for 2025, covering officer licenses, safety training, maritime trends and its impact on you.
Vessel safety and security, MS Act 2025.
A simplified explanation of the MS, Act 2025 covering vessel safety and security, seaworthiness, certification, reporting, & international compliance.