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Investment, Port Digitisation Discussed In India-Japan Meet On Maritime Ties
Investment, port digitisation and employment of Indian seafarers by Japan were among the topics discussed by Indian and Japanese ministers.
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Viking Trade Routes More Expansive Than Thought, Finds Swedish Archaeologist After 5000 km Expedition
Swedish archaeologist Greer Jarett has completed a remarkable 5000 km voyage along the Norwegian coast in a Viking-style faering. His research, recently published in the Journal of Archaeological Method & Theory, reveals that Viking trade routes were significantly more expansive and decentralised than once believed.
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Human Settlement Evidence From 55,000 Years Ago Discovered Near West Papua, Claims Study
New archaeological research has uncovered evidence of human settlement near West Papua dating back over 55,000 years. This discovery, made in Mololo Cave on Waigeo Island, sheds light on the early migration routes into the Pacific, revealing how ancient humans adapted to life in tropical rainforests and coastal regions. The excavation, a collaborat...
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Indian Sailor Returns Home After Being Stuck In Libya For 19 Months
Seafarers' body Maritime Union Of India (MUI) on Wednesday said it has helped an Indian seafarer return from Libya where he was stuck at a port after the owners ceased operations of the vessel.
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Court Grants Time To Centre For Filing Report Over 5 Indian Seafarers Stranded In Iran
The Delhi High Court on Thursday granted more time to the Central government through the Ministry of External Affairs in a plea of families of five seafarers stranded in Iran sought direction to provide financial assistance, consular service and ensu
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No Ban On Indian Seafarers Imposed By China, Say Maritime Bodies
Maritime bodies MASSA and MUI on Thursday said the Chinese government has not imposed any ban on Indian seafarers entering and leaving China.
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China Denies Stopping Ships With Indian Seafarers From Entering Its Ports
China today denied imposing an unofficial ban on commercial ships with Indian crew to berth in its ports, saying that Beijing has never imposed such restrictions and the reports were "not accurate".
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Seafarers' Body Says China Blocking Ships With Indians, Seeks Centre Help
Alleging that China is "not allowing" entry of ships with Indian crew onboard, All India Seafarer & General Workers Union has sought the central government's help in saving the jobs of thousands of Indian seamen, as companies are not recruiting them
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Centre Gets Notice On Plea To Bring Back Indian Seafarers Stranded In Iran
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Central government on the plea of families of five seafarers stranded in Iran seeking directions to provide legal and counsellor service to seafarers and secure their repatriation.
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Families Urge Centre To Bring Back 5 Indian Seafarers Stranded In Iran
Public litigation has been moved in the Delhi High Court by families of five seafarers stranded in Iran, seeking direction to the Central government to provide legal and counsellor service to seafarers and secure their repatriation.
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Day Of The Seafarer 2021: Theme, Importance And All About The Day
Seafarer Day 2021: Every year the Day of Seafarer is celebrated to show our gratitude to millions of seafarers who spend months at sea to make sure smooth supply chains. The 2021 Day of the Seafarer campaign calls for a fair future for seafarers.
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National Maritime Day: Know About The Day Dedicated To Indian Seafarers
National Maritima Day 2021: India celebrates National Maritime Day on April 5 every year. Know all about the National Maritime Day dedicated to Indian seafarers
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Australia Sends Troops To Help Contain Virus On Ore Ship
Australian defence personnel are being deployed to Port Hedland, one of the world's largest iron ore loading ports, to help contain a coronavirus outbreak on a bulk carrier that last changed crews in the major seafaring city of Manila.
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World Maritime Day: COVID-19 Crisis And The Importance Of Shipping
Happy World Maritime Day 2020: Union Minister for Shipping, Mansukh Mandaviya greeted seafarers on World Maritime Day. He praised the "professionalism and sacrifice of the 2 million seafarers. Shipping has continued to transport more than 80% of world trade, including vital medical supplies," the minister tweeted.
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Centre Calls For Protecting Interests Of Foreign Students Amid COVID-19
India on Thursday called upon governments around the world to ensure that interests of foreign students are protected and movement of stranded seafarers back to their home countries is facilitated in view of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Investment, Port Digitisation Discussed In India-Japan Meet On Maritime Ties
Investment, port digitisation and employment of Indian seafarers by Japan were among the topics discussed by Indian and Japanese ministers.
-
Viking Trade Routes More Expansive Than Thought, Finds Swedish Archaeologist After 5000 km Expedition
Swedish archaeologist Greer Jarett has completed a remarkable 5000 km voyage along the Norwegian coast in a Viking-style faering. His research, recently published in the Journal of Archaeological Method & Theory, reveals that Viking trade routes were significantly more expansive and decentralised than once believed.
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Human Settlement Evidence From 55,000 Years Ago Discovered Near West Papua, Claims Study
New archaeological research has uncovered evidence of human settlement near West Papua dating back over 55,000 years. This discovery, made in Mololo Cave on Waigeo Island, sheds light on the early migration routes into the Pacific, revealing how ancient humans adapted to life in tropical rainforests and coastal regions. The excavation, a collaborat...
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Indian Sailor Returns Home After Being Stuck In Libya For 19 Months
Seafarers' body Maritime Union Of India (MUI) on Wednesday said it has helped an Indian seafarer return from Libya where he was stuck at a port after the owners ceased operations of the vessel.
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Court Grants Time To Centre For Filing Report Over 5 Indian Seafarers Stranded In Iran
The Delhi High Court on Thursday granted more time to the Central government through the Ministry of External Affairs in a plea of families of five seafarers stranded in Iran sought direction to provide financial assistance, consular service and ensu
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No Ban On Indian Seafarers Imposed By China, Say Maritime Bodies
Maritime bodies MASSA and MUI on Thursday said the Chinese government has not imposed any ban on Indian seafarers entering and leaving China.
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China Denies Stopping Ships With Indian Seafarers From Entering Its Ports
China today denied imposing an unofficial ban on commercial ships with Indian crew to berth in its ports, saying that Beijing has never imposed such restrictions and the reports were "not accurate".
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Seafarers' Body Says China Blocking Ships With Indians, Seeks Centre Help
Alleging that China is "not allowing" entry of ships with Indian crew onboard, All India Seafarer & General Workers Union has sought the central government's help in saving the jobs of thousands of Indian seamen, as companies are not recruiting them
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Centre Gets Notice On Plea To Bring Back Indian Seafarers Stranded In Iran
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Central government on the plea of families of five seafarers stranded in Iran seeking directions to provide legal and counsellor service to seafarers and secure their repatriation.
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Families Urge Centre To Bring Back 5 Indian Seafarers Stranded In Iran
Public litigation has been moved in the Delhi High Court by families of five seafarers stranded in Iran, seeking direction to the Central government to provide legal and counsellor service to seafarers and secure their repatriation.
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Day Of The Seafarer 2021: Theme, Importance And All About The Day
Seafarer Day 2021: Every year the Day of Seafarer is celebrated to show our gratitude to millions of seafarers who spend months at sea to make sure smooth supply chains. The 2021 Day of the Seafarer campaign calls for a fair future for seafarers.
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National Maritime Day: Know About The Day Dedicated To Indian Seafarers
National Maritima Day 2021: India celebrates National Maritime Day on April 5 every year. Know all about the National Maritime Day dedicated to Indian seafarers
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Australia Sends Troops To Help Contain Virus On Ore Ship
Australian defence personnel are being deployed to Port Hedland, one of the world's largest iron ore loading ports, to help contain a coronavirus outbreak on a bulk carrier that last changed crews in the major seafaring city of Manila.
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World Maritime Day: COVID-19 Crisis And The Importance Of Shipping
Happy World Maritime Day 2020: Union Minister for Shipping, Mansukh Mandaviya greeted seafarers on World Maritime Day. He praised the "professionalism and sacrifice of the 2 million seafarers. Shipping has continued to transport more than 80% of world trade, including vital medical supplies," the minister tweeted.
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Centre Calls For Protecting Interests Of Foreign Students Amid COVID-19
India on Thursday called upon governments around the world to ensure that interests of foreign students are protected and movement of stranded seafarers back to their home countries is facilitated in view of the coronavirus pandemic.
