IAS 1989 l Assam Cadre l Chairperson National Shipping Board l Ex Executive Director ADB Manila l Ex Director AIIB Beijing l Ex Director SAARC Dev Fund Thimphu
On this blessed occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, the National Shipping Board (NSB) extends its warmest greetings and heartfelt wishes to all seafarers, port workers, maritime stakeholders, and their families.
Wishing everyone a joyous and peaceful Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi! 🚢⚓
Warm Onam greetings from the National Shipping Board!
Wishing our seafarers, port workers and the entire maritime fraternity smooth sailing, safety, prosperity and happiness, ashore and aboard. ⚓🚢
#HappyOnam#MaritimeIndia#NSB#Seafarers
Charting the course for India's maritime future ⚓🇮🇳At #SagarSanvad2026, Union Minister Shri @sarbanandsonwal addressed stakeholders, released NSB's Annual Report 2025-26, and met young Merchant Navy cadets — advancing
Union @shipmin_india Minister Shri @sarbanandsonwal announced govt plans to induct 100 new India-flagged vessels to its merchant fleet over a period of 5 years, boosting self-reliance and reducing the country's 75 billion dollar foreign freight bill.
As published in today's prominent English dailies!
@EconomicTimes@the_hindu@livemint@bsindia
Sagar Samvad 2026 goes LIVE!
"Wisdom in the Ocean, Progress in the Nation"
Charting the roadmap to Maritime India Vision 2030 & Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, with Chief Guest Shri Sarbananda Sonowal.
📅 25 Aug | 10:30 AM
📍 CSOI, Vinay Marg
#SagarSamvad#MIV2030
Honoured and grateful to the @NSBofIndia for this recognition. My sincere thanks to the @shipmin_india@sarbanandsonwal Sir and the Board for the opportunity to serve.
I remain committed to working towards reducing India’s logistics costs, strengthening multimodal connectivity, promoting coastal shipping, and supporting the vision of making India a global maritime and logistics hub.
Service before self. 🇮🇳🙏
#NationalShippingBoard #MaritimeIndia #CoastalShipping #MultimodalLogistics #ViksitBharat #Logistics #Sagarmala
Know Your Board | Shri Rahul ModiMeet Shri Rahul Modi, Member of the National Shipping Board and President of CCTA. A champion of multimodal logistics and coastal shipping, he continues to drive innovation and connectivity across India's maritime sector.
#KnowYourBoard#NSB
KNOW YOUR BOARD | Shri Shantanu Kalita
As Advisor to the Indian Ports Association and a Member of the National Shipping Board, Shri Shantanu Kalita contributes his expertise in maritime policy, innovation, and institutional leadership to support India's maritime growth.
NSB Subcommittee No. 2 | Shipbuilding & Ship Repair
Share your suggestions on strengthening Shipbuilding & Ship Repair under MAKV 2047 and help build a greener, globally competitive maritime sector.
Deadline: 10 July 2026
[email protected]#MAKV2047#Shipbuilding
Every Indian life matters! 🇮🇳
The voice of India's seafarers found its strongest expression at the global stage through Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji at the #G7Summit.
They are the true bulwark of global maritime trade and proud ambassadors of the nation. The PM Modi ji led government stands resolutely committed to ensuring the safety, security and welfare of every Indian seafarer.
#WorldOceanDay2026: It's time to #Reimagine our oceans. Green shipping, sustainable ports, and empowered seafarers are the course toward a cleaner, stronger blue economy. 🌊⚓
Chairperson NSB, Shri Sameer Kumar Khare IAS (Retd)., visited Vizhinjam International Sea Port to review its rapid development as a global transhipment hub.
He appreciated the progress, automation, and successful completion of Phase-I of the port.
IRS @IRClass Korea Site Office has officially relocated to a new, contemporary workspace, reflecting our growing regional presence and strengthening our support for the local maritime community. Check out our new office photos below!
#korea#maritime#newoffice#relocation
Hon’ble PM @narendramodi Ji’s vision of “Shramik Seva, Rashtriya Seva” is transforming workers’ welfare across India. 🇮🇳
Appreciation to Hon’ble Minister @mansukhmandviya Ji for driving this powerful initiative under the 4 Labour Codes, ensuring health security and dignity for our workforce through free health check-ups for workers above 40 years of age.@YASMinistry@OfficeOf_MM@PMOIndia
A strong step towards a healthier, secure and empowered India.
Appreciable progress under the guidance of Hon’ble Minister @sarbanandsonwal Ji towards the National Maritime Heritage Complex.
A visionary project inspired by Hon’ble PM @narendramodi ’s “Vikas & Virasat” vision, NMHC will proudly showcase India’s glorious maritime heritage to the world and strengthen tourism, culture, and maritime awareness for generations to come. 🇮🇳@NMHC_Lothal
As @NSBofIndia Members along with chairman @kumar_same50284 we were privileged to visit the NMHC project and witness this visionary initiative taking shape.
The Indian Ocean is at the heart of global trade & energy security.
Amidst growing geopolitical uncertainties, securing this vast maritime space demands a united response rooted in international law and transparency.
Honoured to be Chief Guest at the farewell of Capt. Santoshkumar S. Darokar, Principal Officer, MMD @MmdKandla Kandla.
On behalf of @NSBofIndia presented a momento and conveyed best wishes as shared by our Hon’ble NSB Chairman @kumar_same50284
A true “Wikipedia of maritime history”—his legacy will inspire. @dgshipping_IN@shipmin_india
History at sea! 🚢
M.V. Sindhu sails as the first Indian-flag vessel led by both a female Master and Pilot—a proud milestone for inclusion in maritime.
#WomenInMaritime#IndianShipping