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Business Standard
02-07-2025
- Business Standard
Govt proposes mandatory towing vessel at all ports for emergencies
Against the backdrop of recent shipping disasters, the Directorate General of Shipping has proposed to make it mandatory for all Indian ports, whether major or non-major, handling 10 million metric tonnes (MMT) or more of cargo annually to designate at least one tug or towing vessel for emergency response. India has witnessed serious maritime incidents along its coastline that exposed vulnerabilities in the current emergency response framework. The sinking of container ship MSC ELSA 3 in May 2025 and major fire and explosion of container ship WAN HAI 503 in June 2025, off the coast of Kerala, led to falling of several containers in waters and the release of hazardous cargo and significant environmental risk. "In view of the challenges and urgent need enumerated above and to meet the requirements of Central/State/District/Port Disaster Management, the Directorate General of Shipping hereby mandates that all Indian portswhether Major or Non-major, Public or Privatehandling 10 million metric tonnes (MMT) or more of cargo annually and/or maintaining a fleet of two or more tugs for port operations shall designate at least one tug for emergency response," India's maritime regulator said in a draft notice issued for stakeholder consultation. The designated tug must have sea-going capabilities and be appropriately equipped for emergency duties including firefighting, towing, and pollution response. The draft notice also said the designated tug must have sea-going capabilities and appropriately equipped for emergency duties including firefighting, towing, and pollution response. The draft notice said incidents of fire, machinery failure, grounding, etc., occurred around the Indian Coast, year after year, especially during the monsoon months have demonstrated the need for the urgent deployment of Tugs for towing and other functions such as Fire Fighting, supply of resources etc to the accident site toprovide timely assistance to the Indian Coast guard and Navy being the first responders India's expanding maritime trade has brought about increased vessel traffic, higher cargo volumes, and elevated navigational risks along its extensive coastline. Despite this growth, the availability of maritime salvage and emergency towing capabilities in Ports around the Indian coast remains limited. Currently, the Directorate General of Shipping, in agreement with Mumbai Port Authority and Chennai Port Authority has positioned two Seagoing Emergency Towing Vessels (ETVs) one each based at Mumbai and Chennai. Normally such ETVs are deployed as Harbour Tugs throughout the year and perform the day-to-day functions of berthing/unberthing etc. In emergency situations, the Directorate orders deployment of ETVs to the incident site which perform the duties as per the instructions of the On-Scene Commander, Indian Coast Guard. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Deccan Herald
25-06-2025
- Deccan Herald
Anti-Emergency movement was learning experience for me: PM Modi
'The Emergency Diaries' chronicles my journey during the Emergency years. It brought back many memories from that time. I call upon all those who remember those dark days of the Emergency or those whose families suffered during that time to share their experiences on social…
News18
04-06-2025
- News18
'Every Session Is Special': Kiren Rijiju Says Govt Will Discuss Op Sindoor, Other Issues In Parliament
Last Updated: Government sources have indicated that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address the discussion on Operation Sindoor in both houses of Parliament during monsoon session. The government has announced that the monsoon session of Parliament will be held from 21st July to 12th August. Various bills will be addressed and several issues will be discussed during this period. The government has dismissed the opposition's demand for a special session, stating that every session is special and every issue is important. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju emphasised that multiple matters can be discussed under various rules in both houses of Parliament. He assured that the government is open to discussing the issues raised by the opposition, including Operation Sindoor. 'For us, every session is special and every issue is special. There are various rules under which multiple matters can be discussed in both houses of Parliament," Rijiju told CNN-News18. Government sources have indicated that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address the discussion on Operation Sindoor in both houses of Parliament. Opposition parties, particularly the Congress and TMC, have been urging the Modi government to hold a special session to discuss Operation Sindoor. However, government sources argued that since the operation is ongoing and not yet concluded, it would not be appropriate to hold a special session at this time. They believe that any public disagreement among political parties on this matter would benefit Pakistan. The government has also ruled out the possibility of a special session to mark the 50th anniversary of the Emergency on 25th June. This clarification came after Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh from the Congress party suggested on X that the government was planning a two-day special session on the Emergency. Rijiju confirmed that the government has not considered this idea. During the upcoming session, several bills will be up for passage, including those pending from previous sessions. The government may introduce a bill to redefine the sports code in the country. The income tax bill, which was referred to the select committee for review, may also be brought up for passage, depending on when the committee submits its report. First Published: June 04, 2025, 15:37 IST
