Category: Shipping

India gets global recognition for nod to ship recycling convention

By defence.capital on November 29, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

New Delhi: India has been recognized and appreciated by the international maritime body for its decision on accession to the international convention on recycling of ships with all global environment safety standards. The convention does not cover warships. The International Maritime Organization (IMO), at its ongoing 31st session […]

India inducts L&T-built Coast Guard vessel for capability boost

By defence.capital on September 25, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

New Delhi: India today commissioned a new Coast Guard vessel at Chennai, built by the local shipyard from Larsen & Toubro. The coastal patrol vessel was christened ICGS Varaha. Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh, speaking at the commissioning ceremony, called for a proactive coordination among all agencies and […]