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NMF and Delhi School of Economics Host Session on Ports, Shipping and Blue Economy Resilience

The National Maritime Foundation partnered with the Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, to convene a high-impact session on ports, shipping, and blue economy resilience. The session featured a fireside chat moderated by Dr Chime…

Enhancing Maritime Consciousness in India: NMF–Rashtram School of Public Leadership

The National Maritime Foundation, in collaboration with the Rashtram School of Public Leadership at the Indian International Centre, convened a thought-provoking session examining India’s maritime identity and future trajectory. The discussion…

Design and Construction of Warships in India: NMF Professional Education Lecture

Under its Professional Education Lecture Series, the National Maritime Foundation hosted Sujit Baxi, Director General of the Warship Design Bureau, for a lecture on “Design and Construction of Warships in India.” The session traced India’s…

NMF Hosts Kenyan Joint Command and Staff Course Delegation for Maritime Briefing

The National Maritime Foundation hosted a distinguished delegation from the Joint Command and Staff Course, Kenya Defence Forces, comprising faculty and international participants, for a comprehensive briefing on India’s maritime outlook. The…

NMF Participates in Global Summit on Blue Economy: Ports, Petroleum and Trade Corridors in Focus

The National Maritime Foundation engaged with key stakeholders at the Global Summit on Blue Economy, organised by the BCKIC Foundation and the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. Representing the Foundation,…

India–Republic of Korea Maritime Cooperation in Focus at NMF

The National Maritime Foundation hosted Wongi Choe for substantive discussions on advancing maritime cooperation between India and the Republic of Korea. The engagement examined opportunities for collaboration across key sectors, including…

NMF and ICIPS Sign MoU to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Maritime Research Collaboration

The National Maritime Foundation and the International Centre for Indo-Pacific Studies (ICIPS), Kurukshetra University, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration on maritime and Indo-Pacific research, academic engagement,…

NMF Hosts Philippines Delegation for Indo-Pacific Maritime Dialogue

The National Maritime Foundation hosted a delegation from the Philippines, led by Acting Assistant Secretary for Maritime and Ocean Affairs, Emmanuel Donato K Guzman. Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, AVSM & Bar, VSM (Retd), Director-General…

NMF Leadership Participates in Forces First Conclave: The Navy Edition

The National Maritime Foundation participated in the ‘Forces First Conclave: The Navy Edition’, presented by Republic TV, which brought together leading defence voices, naval veterans, and strategic thinkers to deliberate on contemporary…

ASEAN–India Maritime Security Cooperation: Strategic Lessons from Singapore and Vietnam

Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, AVSM & Bar, VSM (Retd), Director-General of the National Maritime Foundation, delivered a lecture titled “ASEAN–India Maritime Security Cooperation: The Case of Singapore and Vietnam”. The event was organised…

Advancing India–Southeast Asia Maritime Law Cooperation: NMF in Singapore

A delegation from the National Maritime Foundation, led by Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, AVSM & Bar, VSM (Retd), Director-General, held a substantive exchange in Singapore with Dr Vivek Jain, Master Mariner and Director (Marine Services…

National Maritime Foundation Marks 21 Years of Advancing India’s Maritime Consciousness

The National Maritime Foundation marked its 21st Foundation Day on 15 February, commemorating over two decades of sustained contribution to strengthening India’s comprehensive maritime power. Established in 2005 as India’s first dedicated…