The UK Royal Navy’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Protection Officers Course was recently held at The Park Hotel, New Delhi over a five day period. Participants—including Senior Fellows, research faculty, and interns from the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), as well as Navy and Coast Guard officers from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives were […]
NMF at the Indian Maritime Heritage Conclave, 2024 Two members of the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) participated in the Indian Maritime Heritage Conclave held on 11th and 12th December, 2024 🗓️, at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi. Ms Priyasha Dixit (Research Associate) and Mr Suraj Palavalsa (Research Intern) proudly represented NMF at this prestigious event […]
The National Maritime Foundation had the privilege of hosting Prof (Ms) Chisako T MASUO from the Graduate School of Social & Cultural Studies, Kyushu University, Japan. Prof MASUO delivered a thought-provoking lecture on “Grey Zone operations in Taiwan and Okinawa”. Her analysis of China’s maritime zoning policies and their implications for neighbouring countries emphasised the […]
Dr Chime Youdon, Research Fellow at the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), contributed to the Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Entrepreneurial Strategies for Success in the Emerging Blue Economy,” organised as part of AICTE ATAL FDP by Rathinam College of Arts and Science, Tamil Nadu. She delivered a session on “Climate-Resilient Blue Economy: Opportunities for […]
The Indian Ocean is a common heritage of the global community, and as in the past, its sea lanes will continue to provide accessibility to regional as well as extra-regional states…. What is needed therefore is an arrangement to maintain ‘good order at sea’. Ensuring the ocean is ‘open and free’ for all, without exception, […]
Ms Anuttama Banerji, Research Associate (USA Cluster) at the National Maritime Foundation, was recently invited by the French Embassy for a discussion on key issues concerning the Indo-Pacific. Topics included India-France bilateral relations and India’s maritime engagements in the region. As part of her visit, she had the privilege of engaging with: ✨ Colonel Emmanuel […]
A four-member team from the NMF, including Commodore Manish Sinha (Executive Director), Commodore Debesh Lahiri (Senior Fellow), Ms Ayushi Srivastava (Associate Fellow), and Ms Priyasha Dixit (Research Associate), was graciously hosted by His Excellency Mr Issa Alshibani, the Ambassador of Oman, at his Embassy office in New Delhi. The meeting explored potential avenues for collaboration, […]
The CDRI Fellowship team from the National Maritime Foundation—Cmde Debesh Lahiri (Retd) and Mr Soham Agarwal—met Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd), Hon’ble Lt. Governor of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Former CNS & Chairman, NMF. 🌊✨ They briefed him about their project: Enhancing the disaster-resilience of critical infrastructure relevant […]
The National Maritime Foundation (NMF), hosted a virtual meeting with key representatives from the Consulate General of the Netherlands in Mumbai, including Mr Thierry van Helden, Deputy Consul General, and Mr Kunal Vora, Policy Advisor & Sector Lead for Maritime and Sustainable Mobility. The discussions, led by Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, Director-General of NMF, were […]
The criticality of internet-based data is increasing in terms of penetration as well as volume and is no longer an urban phenomenon. As sectors such as agriculture (both land-based and fisheries), transport (road, air, and sea), healthcare, and rural development become ever more reliant upon timely information flowing over the internet, the demand for enhanced […]
Insightful Professional Education Lecture on ‘China and the Arctic’ at the National Maritime Foundation Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, AVSM & Bar, VSM, IN (Retd), Director-General, NMF, delivered the ‘Welcome Remarks,’ followed by Rear Admiral Monty Khanna, AVSM, NM (Retd), who presented a thought-provoking lecture on ‘China and the Arctic – An Overview’! The session concluded […]
Highlights from the 5th NMF-Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam Workshop on Holistic Maritime Security Session One: Exploring Maritime Visions and Trade Connectivity The opening session set a vibrant tone for the workshop, featuring thought-provoking discussions and distinguished speakers: 🔹 H.E. Mr Nguyen Thanh Hai, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to […]