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theweek. in > news > defence > 04/15/2026 > west-asia-crisis-dominates-naval-commanders-conference-energy-security-a-key-focus. html

West Asia crisis dominates naval commanders conference; energy security a key focus

13+ hour, 10+ min ago  (319+ words) Discussions during the cconference encompass maritime security, the impact of the West Asia crisis on energy security, combat readiness, leveraging emerging technologies, and enhancing jointness and foreign cooperation Chief of the Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, on Wednesday," urged the…...

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theweek. in > theweek > leisure > 04/11/2026 > how-grse-is-indias-maritime-future-with-ai-and-robotics. html

How GRSE is India's maritime future with AI and robotics

4+ day, 29+ min ago  (332+ words) GRSE, a century-old Indian shipbuilding giant, is transforming from its humble Hooghly origins into a global maritime titan GRSE and Ajay reached a full circle last year, when in July, the shipyard launched the last in its Ajay series'an anti-submarine…...

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theweek. in > news > maritime > 03/30/2026 > new-mangalore-port-gets-green-light-for-rs-438-29-crore-berth-9-revamp-why-it-matters. html

New Mangalore Port gets green light for Rs 438. 29 crore Berth 9 revamp: Why it matters

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (471+ words) This comes amid the raging war in the Gulf, which has seen the New Mangalore Port emerge as a hotspot for India-bound tankers over the past few weeks The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (Mo PSW) on Monday announced…...

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theweek. in > news > maritime > 03/27/2026 > india-gets-first-port-of-refuge-how-adani-ports-s-move-will-impact-the-maritime-sector. html

India gets first Port of Refuge: How Adani Ports's move will impact the maritime sector

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (509+ words) According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a Po R is a designated port/anchorage that serves as a refuge for ships in distress seeking emergency repair, shelter from bad weather, and/or help for crew. While such maritime disaster…...

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theweek. in > news > maritime > 03/28/2026 > electric-tugs-india-ports-maritime-vision-2030. html

How India's major ports are building the world's next green maritime frontier

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (381+ words) Mo PSW Sarbananda Sonowal recently updated on the progress of green initiatives under the Maritime India Vision 2030 As part of the massive green maritime makeover under the Maritime India Vision 2030, India's ports have been gradually phasing out fossil-fuel-based harbour tugs…...

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theweek. in > news > defence > 03/11/2026 > indias-maritime-power-needs-a-reset-says-rajesh-kumar-sinha-special-secretary-mopsw-at-the-week-grse-summit. html

India's maritime power needs a reset, says Rajesh Kumar Sinha, special secretary, Mo PSW, at THE WEEK-GRSE Summit

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (750+ words) India must leverage its rich maritime heritage and implement ambitious policy reforms to significantly enhance its standing in the global shipping industry, says Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said at the maritime defence dialogue…...

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theweek. in > news > maritime > 03/18/2026 > can-india-solve-maritime-fleet-problem. html

Will India be able to solve the maritime fleet problem?

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (367+ words) Despite being the fourth-largest economy, India's merchant navy fleet is only around 1, 650 vessels India currently has a fleet problem, and the Centre intends to solve it. In 2025, India's merchant maritime fleet grew to around 1, 6001, 650 vessels as per shipping ministry estimates,…...

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theweek. in > news > maritime > 03/19/2026 > india-revives-inland-waterways. html

From Kashmir's Jhelum River to Odisha's coal belt: Mo PSW Sonowal reveals full future roadmap of India's inland waterways

4+ week, 1+ hour ago  (527+ words) Rivers have been India's lifelines of the past, and the new maritime plan factors it in for major development There is something quietly poetic about the fact that when India finally gets serious about using its rivers for commerce, the…...

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theweek. in > news > maritime > 03/17/2026 > india-indigenous-research-vessel-programme-guest-grse. html

How India's indigenous research vessel development programme safeguards our sovereignty

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (756+ words) Indigenous research vessel development programme enables scientific exploration and climate monitoring, and helps asser strategic presence in the Indian Ocean In the last couple of years, there have been reports of several Chinese research vessels entering the Indian Ocean. On…...

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theweek. in > news > middle-east > 03/15/2026 > at-least-17-ships-attacked-in-west-asia-waters-since-iran-war-began. html

At least 17 ships attacked in West Asia waters since Iran war began

1+ mon, 22+ hour ago  (553+ words) As the escalating tensions in the Middle East continues to disrupt ship movements through the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a global oil crisis, a report claimed on Saturday that at least 17 ships have been attacked in West Asian waters since…...