National Maritime Foundation (India)

When the 2004 tsunami struck the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, communities that recognised the sea's warning signs moved to higher ground before the waves arrived. That is not folklore. That is applied science, tested against the worst the ocean can do. The Nicobarese have been reading the ocean — its currents, its colours, its moods, its silences — for five thousand continuous years. Genetic evidence published in 2024 confirms their ancestors arrived on the Nicobar Islands by sea approximately 5,000 years ago. Their closest living relatives on earth are a people from the Laos-Thailand border region — thousands of kilometres away across open water. A new paper by Ms Lalita Sharma of the National Maritime Foundation argues that the Nicobarese represent one of India's most significant — and most overlooked — examples of indigenous maritime knowledge. Full analysis here: maritimeindia.org/indias-maritim… #Nicobarese #MaritimeHeritage #IndigenousKnowledge #IndianOcean #MaritimeIndia #NationalMaritimeFoundation #AndamanAndNicobar #MaritimeConsciousness

🇮🇳🤝🇮🇩 Strengthening India-Indonesia partnerships 🇮🇳🤝🇮🇩. IL-78 Air to Air Refueller of Indian Air Force (IAF) operated from Juanda airport, Surabaya; to carry out mid-air refuelling of IAF Rafale fighter a/c transiting Indonesian airspace, to participate in Ex Pitch Black in Darwin, Australia. Embassy and Air Warriors of India thank & appreciate, assistance and opportunity extended by Government of Republic of Indonesia in allowing Indian military platforms to operate from Indonesia 🇮🇳🤝🇮🇩.

Admiral Arleigh Burke once said “In the Army, when an order is given, discussion stops. In the Navy, when an order is given, discussion begins”. The quote doesn’t imply that sailors are disobedient. Instead, it perfectly captures the unique operational reality of naval leadership (decentralised Command at Sea historically meant no communication ashore) & complex variables with continuous loops. This fosters innovation and out of box thinking. No arguments = No innovation. What do you think? @Kbsingh03 @SanjayJSingh1 @alpha_defense @AdityaRajKaul @Firezstarter1 n/n

Dweep Haritha – A high-yielding dwarf green coconut variety developed by ICAR-CIARI for island ecosystems. Early bearing (36–48 months), high & regular yield, and 300–450 ml of sweet tender coconut water per nut make it an ideal choice for island farming and home gardens.

Two islands. One strait. A port that could change the map of the Malacca approach. During PM Modi’s State Visit to Indonesia (6–8 July 2026), President Prabowo welcomed India’s interest in partnering on the integrated development of Sabang Port — envisioned to span cruise and marine-tourism facilities, shipbuilding and ship-repair, and shore-based services supporting offshore energy activities in the Andaman Sea. Sitting off the northern tip of Sumatra, barely 85 Nautical Miles from India’s Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Sabang sits at the mouth of one of the world’s busiest maritime chokepoints. Swipe to see what was actually agreed — and why it matters→ #SabangPort #IndiaIndonesia #StraitOfMalacca #IndianOcean #MaritimeConnectivity #IndoPacific #NMF

Swift Action at Sea: The Directorate General of Maritime Administration, with the support and coordination of Indian Coast guard, immediately mobilized emergency response assets after the Oil Product Tanker Stellar Ruby was reported drifting towards the Mumbai coast. The tanker could not control the drift due to failure of the main engine and other machineries. Despite the rough weather conditions prevailing along the Maharashtra coast, the Emergency Towing Vessel (ETV) Water Lily was successfully deployed to assist the tanker. On 09th July 2026 morning hours, the ship's crew safely connected a towline of ETV to control the vessel's drift effectively preventing it from grounding and safeguarding the Indian coastline from potential environmental damage. Subsequently the ETV safely towed the tanker to Mumbai Alpha anchorage. #DGMA #MaritimeSafety #EmergencyResponse #StellarRuby #WaterLily #CoastGuard #MarineProtection #ETV #IndianCoast #MaritimeSecurity #EnvironmentalProtection

On the last day of the 137th Session of the IMO Council, London, the Indian delegation met with Mr. Jan Engel de Boer, Senior Legal Officer at IMO handling the database of abandoned seafarers, to discuss India's concerns regarding the accuracy of abandonment data. The delegation highlighted the need to review and improve data accuracy, as seafarer nationality is not always correctly reflected, creating an inaccurate perception about India. It was emphasised that complete seafarer details, vessel IMO number, and other relevant information should be shared in a timely manner with the country of nationality to enable the seafarer's State of nationality to respond effectively. India also highlighted its 24x7 support mechanism to take prompt action upon receiving information or grievances, and encouraged closer coordination to further improve the accuracy of abandonment data. Steps taken by India for gender equality in the maritime sector were also informed. India remains committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of seafarers, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting the goal of increasing the global share of Indian seafarers to 20% by 2030. #dgma #imocouncil137 #seafarerabandonment #seafarerwelfare #maritimeindia

VAdm P Chauhan (Retd), DG National Maritime Foundation, delivered an insightful talk at NDC today, on the topic ‘Oceans & the Laws of the Sea’. He explained significant aspects in Maritme disputes and imperatives for Environmental protection & Offshore Resource Management.

Promoting Parliamentary exchanges! A batch of 24 Parliamentary officers/ staff from @ParliamentLK will be undergoing an orientation programme at @LokSabha_PRIDE from 13 to 17 July. Over the week, the team would be exposed to parliamentary proceedings, sessions, departmental committees, etc. @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @LokSabhaSectt

ICAR-CIARI conducted twin training programmes for 204 Nicobari farmers in Car Nicobar (8–11 July 2026) on Integrated Farming Systems and Integrated Nutrient Management in Tuber Crops. Farmers received 500 tapioca setts, 500 sweet potato rooted cuttings, 100 vegetable seed kits

ICAR-CIARI, in collaboration with KVK North & Middle Andaman and the Dept. of Agriculture, A&N Administration, conducted a training on Climate-Resilient Rice Cultivation at Baratang. 44 farmers were trained, and 250 kg of TFL seed of Dweep Dhan 5 was distributed to 50 farmers.

HC met Maldives Business Chamber @mvBizchambers on 12 July. Discussed strengthening bilateral trade, enhancing B2B linkages, in sectors including tourism, logistics, and infrastructure. 🇮🇳 🇲🇻💼📈 #Maldives #TradeDiplomacy #BusinessGrowth #Investment #B2B @MoEDmv @DoC_GoI

Charge d’Affaires Mr. Neeraj Kumar Saini met and conveyed best wishes to Mrs. Watta Sheriff, Executive Officer; Mr. Alie Bangura, Executive Officer; Mr. Amara Ensah, Senior Assistant Secretary; Ms. Fatima Adama Suma, Assistant; Ms. Lamrana Sowe, Project Officer; and Mrs. Ansunia Koroma, Assistant Secretary of Sierra Leone's Ministry of Trade and Industry before their departure to India for the #ITEC programme on "Specialized Trading Programme on Trade Remedies under WTO, TRIMS, WTO Disputes & RTAs" at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (Centre for WTO Studies), New Delhi, from 14–24 July 2026. 🇮🇳🤝🇸🇱 #IndiaSierraLeone #CapacityBuilding @MEAIndia @ITECnetwork @IndianDiplomacy

It will be implemented with @nmfindia as the knowledge partner in a collaborative process involving government stakeholders, including the Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority and the Ministries for Transport, Blue Economy, and Environment, and other technical partners.

In line with Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of empowering India’s border and coastal villages, Vibrant Village Programme-26 led by Indian Navy team with representatives from Indian Coast Guard, Coastal Security Police, Dept of Fisheries and ONGC is being conducted along the Maharashtra Coast from 06-16 Jul 26 with aim of fostering awareness and inclusive development among fishing communities #Indiannavy #HQWNC #WNC @indiannavy @IN_WNC @IndiaCoastGuard @FisheriesGoI @ONGC_

Cdr Oliver Vanek joined #IFCIOR today as its 17th International Liaison Officer and the first #ILO from Germany🇩🇪, in the presence of Col Klaus Willi Merkel, Defence Attaché of Germany to India. Germany’s induction adds the perspective of a key European maritime partner and strengthens IFC-IOR’s collaborative framework for #informationsharing, #MDA and #maritimesecurity cooperation in the #IOR. This milestone further reinforces India-Germany maritime engagement and shared commitment towards a safe, secure and stable #IOR. #MAHASAGAR #BridgesofFriendship 🇮🇳🇩🇪 @indiannavy @GermanyinIndia @eoiberlin @deutschemarine

A&N Islands Achieve a Historic Milestone by Registering India’s First Open Sea Cage Culture Farm andamanchronicle.net/an-islands-ach…

A Proud Milestone for ICAR-CIARI! ICAR-CIARI has achieved a significant milestone with the national registration of a unique germplasm of Andaman Kokum (Garcinia dhanikhariensis) at ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi @INbpgr (INGR26027). @dr_ajit_waman @DrPoojaBohra @icarindia

The Pacific Island Countries collectively command Exclusive Economic Zones totalling approximately 30 million square kilometres. Undersea cables threading through their waters carry an estimated 95 per cent of international internet and financial data traffic. India has largely treated the Pacific as an afterthought. A new paper by Kripa Anand of the National Maritime Foundation argues that can no longer continue — and that Papua New Guinea, the largest Pacific Island State by territory, population, and resource endowment, offers India precisely the geopolitical anchor it needs. India has reach without Pacific presence. PNG has presence without adequate capability. The logic of partnership writes itself. Full analysis here: maritimeindia.org/securing-marit… #PapuaNewGuinea #IndoPacific #PacificIslands #MaritimeSecurity #FIPIC #NationalMaritimeFoundation #MAHASAGAR #IndiaAndTheSeas

Uninvited? No. Unmissable? Absolutely. #INSSudarshini sailed into New York Harbour flying the Tricolour, right as America turned 250. Some entrances you just have to make. #IndiaUS #Sail4th250 #TallShipIndia #America250 #MaritimePartnership #MAHASAGAR #VasudhaivaKutumbakam