E-Samudra Platform

Source: PIBSubject: Government Initiative and Scheme Context: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways launched E-Samudra, a integrated digital portal aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of India's maritime administration. E-Samudra Platform About E-Samudra Platform: What It Is? E-Samudra is a comprehensive, single-window Digital First and Faceless portal designed to digitize and streamline administrative workflows …

The ‘Seafarer-First’ initiative

Source: PIBSubject: Government Schemes Context: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launched a whole-of-government ‘Seafarer-First’ response following attacks on two merchant vessels (MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa) carrying Indian crew members in the Strait of Hormuz. The ‘Seafarer-First’ initiative About The ‘Seafarer-First’ initiative: What It Is? The ‘Seafarer-First’ initiative is an emergency, whole-of-government …

India Becomes World’s Top Ship Recycling Nation in 2025

Source: DD NewsSubject: Economy Context: According to the latest report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), India emerged as the world's leading ship recycling nation in 2025, capturing a top-ranking 35.4% global market share. India Becomes World’s Top Ship Recycling Nation in 2025 About India Becomes World’s Top Ship Recycling Nation …