1 trillion USD required to achieve UN’s Decarbonization Target of Shipping Industry

The United Nations had set the target of reducing carbon emissions from shipping industry by 50% by 2050 as compared to the levels in 2008. A study of London based Energy Institute (University College London’s Energy Institute) suggest that in order to achieve the target, the world has to spend 1 trillion USD. Highlights According ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: 2015 Paris Agreement • Carbon Dioxide Emmsision • International Maritime Organisation • International Maritime Organization • Kyoto Protocol • Shipping Industry • UNESCO • United Nations

Cabinet approves Recycling of Ships bill, 2019

The Union Cabinet on 20th November, 2019 approved the proposal for enactment of Recycling of Ships bill, 2019. It also nodded to the Hong Kong International Convention for safe and environment sound recycling of ships. Background India is one of the leaders of ship recycling industry with a share of 30% of the market. According ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Topics: CLAT • Recycling • Recycling of Ships bill • Shipbuilding Industry • Shipping Industry • Shipping Sector • Shipping Vessels • Union Ministry of Shipping

India launches world’s first facial biometric data-based ID for seafarers

Union Ministry of Shipping has launched Biometric Seafarer Identity Document (BSID) to ne issued for Indian seafarers. With this, India became world’s first country to launch facial biometric data-based identity document (ID) for seafarers. About BSID Implementing agencies: This project has been taken up by Union Ministry of Shipping in collaboration with Centre for Development ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Biometric Seafarer Identity Document • BSID • ILO • Indian seafarers • Ministry of Shipping • Shipping Industry • World’s first

September 28: World Maritime Day

The World Maritime Day (WMD) is observed every year on September 28 to highlight importance of shipping safety, maritime security and marine environment and to acknowledge maritime industry. The 2017 theme of the day is ‘Connecting Ships, Ports and People’. It was chosen to provide an opportunity to focus on many diverse actors involved in ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017

Topics: Days and Events • International Maritime Organization • Maritime Industry • National • Observances • Shipping Industry • World maritime day

Union Cabinet approves introduction of Merchant Shipping Bill, 2016

The Union Cabinet has approved introduction of the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2016 in the Parliament. The bill is a revamped version of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. It seeks to repeal Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 as well the Coasting Vessels Act, 1838. Key Features of Bill Allows substantially-owned vessels and vessels on Bare Boat-cum-Demise (BBCD) ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016

Topics: Bills and Acts • Cabinet Decisions • Maritime Sector • National • Shipping Industry • Transportation