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Cabinet approves Recycling of Ships bill, 2019

November 21, 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 ..

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India, South Korea to ink pact for seafarers, boost bilateral ties

April 9, 2018

India and South Korea signed mutual recognition of certificate of competency of seafarers to provide Indian seafarers employment on over 500 Korean ships. It was signed during four-day visit of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari to South Korea. Key Facts The agreement will boost bilateral ties between both countries in ports and ..

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