The maritime industry is abuzz with news from New Delhi, where International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Secretary General, Arsenio Dominguez, has been singing India’s praises. He’s not just blowing smoke; he’s highlighting India’s pivotal role in sustainable shipping and seafarer welfare, and reinforcing maritime cooperation. This isn’t just a pat on the back; it’s a call to action, a rallying cry for the global maritime community to step up its game.
Dominguez, fresh from his visit to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), has been waxing lyrical about India’s commitment to driving innovation and sustainability. He’s not alone in his enthusiasm. T.K. Ramachandran, MoPSW Secretary, and his team have been rolling up their sleeves, discussing how to enhance efficiency and environmental responsibility in the maritime industry. They’re talking green shipping, sustainable port development, and cutting-edge technology. It’s not just talk; it’s a roadmap for the future.
Dominguez has been clear about the need for international collaboration to accelerate decarbonisation efforts. He’s not just talking about the environment; he’s talking about jobs, about upskilling the global maritime workforce, and about making shipping more sustainable for all. He’s not just talking about India; he’s talking about the world.
The discussions have underscored the ministry’s dedication to maritime safety, skill development, eco-friendly port infrastructure, and fostering a resilient and future-ready maritime industry. It’s not just about the here and now; it’s about the future. It’s about ensuring that the maritime industry is ready for whatever the future throws at it.
Dominguez has been quick to acknowledge India’s initiatives in the maritime sector and reaffirmed IMO’s commitment to seafarer welfare, sustainability, and innovation. He’s not just talking about the big picture; he’s talking about the details. He’s talking about research and development in emerging maritime technologies, about the importance of international collaboration, and about the need for a global approach to decarbonisation.
He’s not just talking about the environment; he’s talking about the economy. He’s talking about the need for a global approach to decarbonisation, about the need for a global approach to seafarer welfare, and about the need for a global approach to innovation. He’s talking about the need for a global approach to everything.
Dominguez has been quick to appreciate the efforts of the Indian Navy in ensuring maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region. He’s not just talking about the Indian Navy; he’s talking about the global maritime community. He’s talking about the need for a global approach to maritime security, about the need for a global approach to seafarer welfare, and about the need for a global approach to innovation.
The discussions have underscored the ministry’s dedication to maritime safety, skill development, eco-friendly port infrastructure, and fostering a resilient and future-ready maritime industry. It’s not just about the here and now; it’s about the future. It’s about ensuring that the maritime industry is ready for whatever the future throws at it.
Dominguez has been quick to acknowledge India’s initiatives in the maritime sector and reaffirmed IMO’s commitment to seafarer welfare, sustainability, and innovation. He’s not just talking about the big picture; he’s talking about the details. He’s talking about research and development in emerging maritime technologies, about the importance of international collaboration, and about the need for a global approach to decarbonisation.
He’s not just talking about the environment; he’s talking about the economy. He’s talking about the need for a global approach to decarbonisation, about the need for a global approach to seafarer welfare, and about the need for a global approach to innovation. He’s talking about the need for a global approach to everything.
Dominguez has been quick to appreciate the efforts of the Indian Navy in ensuring maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region. He’s not just talking about the Indian Navy; he’s talking about the global maritime community. He’s talking about the need for a global approach to maritime security, about the need for a global approach to seafarer welfare, and about the need for a global approach to innovation.
The discussions have underscored the ministry’s dedication to maritime safety, skill development, eco-friendly port infrastructure, and fostering a resilient and future-ready maritime industry. It’s not just about the here and now; it’s about the future. It’s about ensuring that the maritime industry is ready for whatever the future throws at it.
Dominguez has been quick to acknowledge India’s initiatives in the maritime sector and reaffirmed IMO’s commitment to seafarer welfare, sustainability, and innovation. He’s not just talking about the big picture; he’s talking about the details. He
