The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), on February 12, 2026, issued the policy changes to expand the indigenous fleet.
The following has been stated namely: -
• The steps taken to enhance maritime awareness and safety of Indian ships at chokepoints include round-the-clock monitoring through Mercantile Marine Domain Awareness Centre (MMDAC), real-time incident tracking and close coordination with the Indian Navy and other agencies.
• Periodic Maritime Security Advisories are issued to Indian-flagged vessels, prescribing risk-mitigation measures and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Best Management Practices (BMPs). Regular meetings are held with Indian shipowners, shipmasters, port authorities, the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, and other security agencies to enhance preparedness and response mechanisms.
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