The National Maritime Foundation (NMF) hosted an introductory meeting in New Delhi with Dr Athaulla A Rasheed, Head, Centre for Security and Strategic Studies, The Maldives National University, to explore avenues for strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation. The discussions focused on potential collaboration in maritime security, the Blue Economy, and broader regional cooperation, reaffirming a shared […]

In a significant step towards advancing India–Republic of Korea maritime cooperation, the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) and the Korea Institute for Maritime Strategy (KIMS) formalised their partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Seoul. The MoU was signed on 4 November 2025 by Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, AVSM & Bar, VSM […]

The National Maritime Foundation (NMF) was recognised for its contributions to maritime scholarship at an international conference held in Taipei, attended by a distinguished gathering of diplomats, scholars, and strategic experts. During the conference, Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, AVSM & Bar, VSM, IN (Retd), Director General of NMF, highlighted the Foundation’s expanding intellectual footprint and […]

The National Maritime Foundation (NMF) and the Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant milestone in strengthening maritime cooperation between India and Japan. The partnership aims to advance collaborative research and policy dialogue in key areas such as maritime transport, tourism, and maritime security—domains that […]