{"id":24048,"date":"2024-04-25T18:01:16","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T12:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=24048"},"modified":"2024-04-26T11:10:19","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T05:40:19","slug":"indias-role-in-global-shipping-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/editorial-analysis\/25-04-2024\/indias-role-in-global-shipping-industry","title":{"rendered":"India\u2019s Role in Global Shipping Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS 3\/Internal Security \/Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0dab4a35479cb7a88ac0f778de143bb9\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><strong>In Context<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India submitted papers to the 111th Session of the International Maritime Organization\u2019s (IMO) Legal Committee (LEG) amid rising safety concerns among Indian seafarers .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-638d91b0560c06ff498446e4eff8b7b6\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><strong>India\u2019s Role in Global Shipping Industry&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>India is the third-largest provider of seafarers worldwide<\/strong>, following China and the Philippines.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Currently representing <strong>9.35% of the global seafaring population<\/strong>, India aims to increase its share to <strong>20% in the next 10 to 20 years<\/strong>, with ship management companies playing a crucial role.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Around 2,50,000 Indian seafarers serving on specialised cargo vessels worldwide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During the<strong> COVID-19 pandemic, <\/strong>Indian seafarers demonstrated their resilience and professionalism, enhancing India\u2019s standing in the global maritime market.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The<strong> Ukraine-Russia conflict<\/strong> has also created opportunities for new players in the Indian maritime sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c22accd298e98296cc320483e76e4c8e\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><strong>Major challenges<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The maritime industry, vital for global trade, depends heavily on <strong>seafarers<\/strong> who often face challenges and risks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent attacks on <strong>commercial ships have heightened safety concerns<\/strong> among Indian seafarers, with some considering quitting their jobs due to security fears.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Data from the International Maritime Bureau show a more than <strong>10% increase in serious piracy <\/strong>incidents over the last 10 months.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Instances <\/strong>&nbsp;:In December 2023 and January 2024, Somali pirates targeted vessels such as the MV Ruen and MV Lila Norfolk.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the recent attacks on commercial ships in sensitive geographical areas such as the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iranian shipping companies, in collaboration with international recruiters, <strong>exploit Indian seafarers<\/strong> by luring them with false promises of high salaries and opportunities in the Middle East.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seafarers often face <strong>overwork<\/strong>, are provided <strong>insufficient food<\/strong>, and are <strong>forced into transporting illegal cargo<\/strong>, despite paying hefty fees to secure overseas jobs.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Since 2020, over 200 cases of seafarer exploitation have been reported to the Indian Maritime Administration.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The majority lacked legal representation, felt unfairly treated, and were unaware of their rights.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three years ago, the Maritime Union of India highlighted a 40% increase in kidnappings in the Gulf of Guinea, with 134 cases of assault, injury, and threats reported.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reports reveal cases of seafarers being held in<strong> foreign jails, stranded in foreign waters, and subjected to illegal detentions. \u2018<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1d164c63bc3bafbfb85a866e6ae1d929\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><strong>Recent step of India&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India has submitted papers to the IMO\u2019s Legal Committee, which emphasise seafarers\u2019 security and contract terms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India has stressed the <strong>need for a comprehensive approach <\/strong>to maritime security and <strong>advocated improved contractual conditions <\/strong>for seafarers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India has called for <strong>broader international cooperation<\/strong> to tackle various maritime threats, including piracy, armed robbery, extremist attacks, regional conflicts, and emerging risks such as drone attacks and the use of maritime weapons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;India has called for <strong>vigilance, proactive measures<\/strong>, and international cooperation to combat piracy and protect seafarers, in line with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India has also highlighted the<strong> impact of unlawful recruitment practices<\/strong> on seafarers\u2019 well-being and international trade.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India has urged international coordination to address issues and ensure seafarers\u2019 rights under the <strong>Maritime Labour Convention, 2006<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Indian government and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) launched the <strong>\u2018human rights<\/strong> at sea\u2019 initiative.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4b2967f3d8b25bd1d76ed75e71495701\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><strong>Suggestions and Way Ahead&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Despite risks, many Indian seafarers remain committed to their careers at sea, which makes it imperative to have improved rights and protection.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Addressing piracy requires a comprehensive land-based solution.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a need to address crucial issues such as seafarers\u2019 security, contract terms, and broader maritime security challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This underlines the urgent need for government support and enhanced protection measures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The enhanced international cooperation is needed to safeguard seafarers and ensure uninterrupted navigation, especially amid rising incidents involving Indian seafarers and geopolitical tensions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Mains Practice Question<\/strong><br><strong>[Q]<\/strong> How does India play a significant role in keeping the global shipping industry running?discuss challenges faced by Indian seafarers and ways to solve them .<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Daily-Editorial-Analysis-25-04-2024.pdf\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India submitted papers to the 111th Session of the International Maritime Organization\u2019s (IMO) Legal Committee (LEG) amid rising safety concerns among Indian seafarers 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