Pollution prevention rules, MS Act 2025
Explaining India’s maritime law on pollution prevention from vessels. Learn about ship responsibilities, government powers & international standards.
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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 Satellite 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 Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) 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 analyses … Read more
Why India Is Phasing Out Older Ships: The Policy Logic Behind DGS 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.
Tug Capsizing in Port Waters: Key Safety Lessons
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
Desertion and discipline rules, MS Act 2025
Breakdown of the Merchant Shipping Act, rules inspections onboard, fining, wages resolutions, legal definitions, desertions and discipline.