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INDIA’S MARITIME CONSCIOUSNESS — THE NICOBARESE OF THE BAY OF BENGAL

                                       Keywords: Nicobarese, Maritime Knowledge, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Maritime Anthropology, Austroasiatic Migration, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Hodi Canoe, Oral Tradition, Monsoon Navigation, Canoe Technology, Island Communities, Indian Ocean History, Maritime Heritage, Indigenous Knowledge. When historians write about maritime civilisations, they reach for Phoenicia, Greece, Portugal.  They speak of daring navigators who conquered […]

6 July 2026 /0 Comments/by
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SECURING MARITIME INTERESTS IN THE PACIFIC — ADVANCING THE INDIA–PAPUA NEW GUINEA PARTNERSHIP

                                       Strategic Overview  The Indo-Pacific has assumed very considerable strategic importance in global geopolitics, elevating the significance of every segment and sub-segment of this vast and predominantly (albeit not exclusively) maritime space.  While global attention is currently riveted upon the western segment of the Indo-Pacific (that is, the Indian Ocean) and the sub-segment […]

3 July 2026 /0 Comments/by
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A LEGAL SCAFFOLDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A ‘STRATEGIC MERCHANT FLEET’ IN INDIA — IDENTIFYING INTERNATIONAL BEST PRACTICES

                                       With less than 6% of India’s overseas trade being carried on Indian-flagged or Indian-owned vessels till FY19, the reliance of Indian trade upon foreign-flagged vessels and its consequent vulnerability is well-known to the Government of India.[1]  While in 2025, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has claimed […]

2 July 2026 /0 Comments/by
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EVALUATING THE INDIA–ROK THOOTHUKUDI GREENFIELD SHIPYARD MOU

                                                                             Keywords: India–Republic of Korea Relations; Shipbuilding; VOYAGES Framework; Thoothukudi Greenfield Shipyard; Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047; Technology Transfer; National Shipbuilding Mission; Maritime Industrial Cooperation. The India–ROK relationship has often been characterised as sporadic and lacking strategic depth.   Bilateral ties have evolved under two broad frameworks: the “Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement” (2009), […]

30 June 2026 /0 Comments/by

NMF Hosts First Formal Review of its Book Project on ‘Advanced Marine Vehicles’

The National Maritime Foundation (NMF) hosted the first Formal Book Review of its Book Project on Advanced Marine Vehicles at the NMF Conference Hall on 29 June 2026. The session featured a presentation by Lieutenant Gaurav Tehlan, Divisional Officer, Naval Construction Wing (Kochi), Southern Naval Command, Indian Navy. This was followed by discussant remarks by […]

29 June 2026 /0 Comments/by

Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan Addresses Delegates at Rishihood University’s Boot Camp 2026

Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan delivered an insightful session at Rishihood University’s Boot Camp 2026, engaging delegates on the growing importance of maritime strategy, national security, and India’s role in the Indo-Pacific. The interaction encouraged participants to view the oceans not merely as conduits of global trade, but as critical strategic spaces shaping economic prosperity, geopolitical […]

28 June 2026 /0 Comments/by

MAKING WAVES E-NEWS BRIEF: 01-15 JUNE 2026

Making Waves’ is a compilation of maritime news and news analyses drawn from national and international online sources. Drawn directly from original sources, minor editorial amendments are made by specialists on maritime affairs. It is intended for academic research, and not for commercial use. NMF expresses its gratitude to all sources of information, which are […]

23 June 2026 /0 Comments/by

Admiral Karambir Singh Shares Strategic Perspectives on the Great Nicobar Project with Outlook India

Admiral Karambir Singh, Former Chief of the Naval Staff and Former Chairman of the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), shared his perspectives with Outlook India on the strategic significance of the Great Nicobar Project and its implications for India’s economic sovereignty, maritime interests, and long-term strategic outlook. In the interview, Admiral Karambir Singh examined the importance […]

18 June 2026 /0 Comments/by
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REVIEW OF “BLUE SECURITY IN THE INDO-PACIFIC”

                                         Editors: Ian Hall, Troy Lee-Brown, and Rebecca Strating. Routledge, Abingdon and New York, 2025. 248 pages, Rs 10,221, ISBN: 978-1-032-69289-0 (Hardback) Against the backdrop of intensifying geopolitical competition, worsening climate change, increasing maritime crime, and mounting pressure upon marine resources, the maritime domain has emerged as one of the most contested […]

17 June 2026 /0 Comments/by
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“AGENDA 2030” —  INDIA’S STRATEGIC ADAPTATION AND GREECE’S NEW VISION OF DETERRENCE

                                         Abstract Greece is entering a period when deterrence can no longer be understood solely in terms of possessing advanced platforms. Rafale fighter jets, Kimon Class FDI HN frigates, upgraded F-16 Vipers, Type 214 submarines, and future F-35 aircraft remain indispensable, but recent conflicts have shown that endurance, industrial capacity, affordable mass […]

17 June 2026 /0 Comments/by

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