India's Leadership in Shaping Global Maritime Policies at the 132nd IMO Council Session
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 132nd session of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) |
| Location | London |
| Dates | July 8, 2024, to July 12, 2024 |
| Indian Delegation Leader | Shri T.K. Ramachandaran, Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways |
| India's Role | Elected member of the IMO Council due to substantial interest in international seaborne trade |
| Seafarer Abandonment | India highlighted 44 active cases involving 292 abandoned Indian seafarers |
| India's Commitment | Included addressing maritime safety, security, and welfare of seafarers |
| India's Maritime Interventions | - Rescue of MV Marlyn Luanda (Marshall Island-flagged) - Interception of MV Ruen (Somalia) |
| Proposal | South Asian Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Maritime Transport (SACE-SMarT) |
| Goals of SACE-SMarT | - Reduce greenhouse gas emissions - Foster technical cooperation - Digital transition |
| India's Leadership | Collaboration with IMO's Maritime Technology Cooperation Centres (MTCCs) |