Shipping Sector Current Affairs, GK & News
National Centre of Excellence for Green Port & Shipping
India’s first National Centre of Excellence for Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS) was announced by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. What is NCoEGPS? National Centre of Excellence for Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS) is a major initiative of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to provide sustainable solutions for the shipping ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Carbon neutrality • Circular economy • Maritime Vision Document 2030 • Mission LIFE • Shipping Industry • Shipping Sector • The Energy and Resources Institute
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, South Korea to ink pact for seafarers, boost bilateral ties
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: India-South Korea • National • Nitin Gadkari • Port Development • Seafarers • Shipping Sector