NEW DELHI : The Directorate General of Shipping has increased maritime security for Indian ports, terminals, and Indian-flagged vessels to “MARSEC Level 2 or heightened security”, considering the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan, a senior government official said.
The directive was issued on May 8, the official added. The Directorate General of Shipping functions under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), forms a crucial part of the SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) Convention. It was adopted . . .
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