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NMF Senior Fellow Addresses Critical Maritime Infrastructure at the 17th ARF Maritime Security Meeting

Captain KS Vikramaditya, Senior Fellow at the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), contributed to discussions on critical maritime infrastructure at the 17th ASEAN Regional Forum Inter-Sessional Meeting on Maritime Security, held in Jakarta from 28 to 29 April 2026. During the meeting, Captain Vikramaditya highlighted the challenges posed by fragmented and siloed approaches to the protection […]

4 May 2026 /0 Comments/by
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CHABAHAR PORT — THE LIMITS OF ‘MAXIMUM PRESSURE’

      The joint development by India and Iran (later augmented by commitments from Afghanistan and sustained interest from Uzbekistan) of the Iranian port of Chabahar has long been subjected to operational uncertainty.  It would be recalled that the US first imposed sanctions on Iran in November 1979.[1]  The US withdrawal from the “Joint […]

2 May 2026 /0 Comments/by
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Between Regulation And Reality — EU External Fisheries Governance In The Indo-Pacific And Implications For India

  Keywords: FISHERIES POLICY, FISHERIES PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT, INDO-PACIFIC, RFMO, FAD, IUU FISHING The governance of global fisheries has become increasingly complex in the Indo-Pacific, where ecological pressures, economic interests and strategic competition intersect.  Within this evolving landscape, the European Union (EU) has positioned itself as a leading advocate of sustainable fisheries through instruments such as […]

1 May 2026 /0 Comments/by

NMF Senior Fellow Highlights Technological Responses for Critical Maritime Infrastructure at Rome Seminar

Commodore Manish Sinha (Retd), Senior Fellow at the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), delivered a presentation on “Technological Responses” during the Peer to Peer Seminar on the Protection of Critical Maritime Infrastructure, held in Rome, Italy, from 28 to 30 April 2026. During his intervention, Commodore Sinha highlighted the central importance of the seas to India’s […]

30 April 2026 /0 Comments/by
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INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION FOR MARITIME INDIA

    Keywords: ARMED CONFLICT, MARITIME THREATS, MARINE INSURANCE, P&I CLUBS, MARITIME TRADE, SHIPPING, SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION, INSURANCE LAW, TRANSPORTATION LAW, RISK MANAGEMENT.   Introduction The realities of marine insurance were recently brought home to India by the merchant shipping disruptions in and around the Strait of Hormuz.[1] Amid these disruptions, Rear Admiral Sudhir Pillai […]

30 April 2026 /0 Comments/by
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ANCHORING INDIA IN OCEANIA — A PACIFIC AGENDA FOR THE INDIA–AUSTRALIA COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

  India’s evolving approach to the Indo-Pacific should place greater emphasis on Oceania, a region of rising economic, diplomatic, and geostrategic relevance.  However, this shift presents both opportunities and challenges.  It is important to recognise that for India, the Indian Ocean region is not a strategy in and of itself but is rather, a strategic […]

29 April 2026 /0 Comments/by
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ENHANCING INDIA’S SHIPBUILDING CAPACITY: AN OFFSHORING STRATEGY

  Background   Despite its rich tradition of shipbuilding, a well-established ship-building ecosystem, and a favourable geographic location, India currently ranks 16thin the global shipbuilding industry with a paltry 0.06% share in the global shipbuilding market that is dominated by China, Japan, and South Korea, which taken in aggregate, account for 95% of the global […]

24 April 2026 /0 Comments/by

India–ROK Emerging Scholars Seminar on Maritime Cooperation

Ms Arijita Sinha Roy, Research Associate at the National Maritime Foundation, participated in the ROK Emerging Scholars Seminar organised by the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) under the Global South Think Tank Partnership Program on 22 April 2026 in New Delhi. The seminar brought together scholars and policy researchers to assess the progress […]

22 April 2026 /0 Comments/by

Strengthening Maritime Security in the Western Indian Ocean: Insights from Mombasa Workshop

A recent workshop held in Mombasa brought together representatives from over 20 countries, international organisations, and think tanks to exchange perspectives on maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean. A key area of discussion was the operationalisation of the DCoC/JA Working Group 3 (WG3), currently chaired by Kenya, focusing on enhancing operational cooperation and coordination […]

20 April 2026 /0 Comments/by

MAKING WAVES E-NEWS BRIEF: 01-15 APRIL 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 […]

17 April 2026 /0 Comments/by
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MARITIME TOURISM — THE CASE OF ANDHRA PRADESH

    India’s engagement with the seas has historically extended beyond trade and naval power, encompassing and incorporating culture, mobility, and exchange.  Despite this, contemporary policy continues to treat the maritime domain primarily through the lenses of security, logistics, and port-led development.  Tourism — particularly maritime tourism — remains underdeveloped as a strategic sector notwithstanding […]

15 April 2026 /0 Comments/by

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