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TECHNOLOGY
party to several International conventions and in order to maintain tradability of Indian ships in
SHORT
International waters, the Indian ships in any case will have to comply with International
TERM Legislate regulations for control of pollution in ports and along Indian coast. India being a
(0-5 YEARS) anti-pollution regulations
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Encourage use of shore electricity while the ships are in port for emission and noise reduction.
Create suitable infrastructure for implementation of above for ports as well as ships
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Implement Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) for operational efficiency of
Indian ships TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP: TRANSPORTATION
Import and adopt available new technology for Indian shipping (coastal as well as
International) and ships built in Indian shipyards. This may include the technology for
MEDIUM shipbuilding and related activities through adoption of Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI)
TERM concept
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Encourage research and development (R&D) for adoption of renewable and alternative
energy resources for Indian shipping (coastal as well as International)
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Promote LNG as an alternative fuel by providing suitable infrastructure along the Indian
coast for coastal/Inland vessels
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Encourage efficient methods and technology for ship recycling for earning foreign exchange
and employment generation

Institutionalize research and development (R&D) activities together with making available
sufficient funds for same
LONG
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(15-25 YEARS) Encourage use of Information Technology and related Indian talent for development of
advanced indigenous technology
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Encourage blue sky research for energy efficient, environment-friendly and sustainable
shipping i.e. green shipping
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Development of amphibian vehicle

HUMAN RESOURCE

Encourage shipping companies to provide more training berths without remission to
existing manpower. If required, suitable incentives may be provided to ship owners.
SHORT
TERM This will ensure smooth completion of mandatory on-board training requirements and
(0-5 YEARS) will help attract best talent to opt for maritime profession
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Introduce suitable welfare schemes for long term benefits to seafarers

Encourage better marketing strategies for Indian seafarers by enhancing entry
standards and improving and standardizing training methods across India
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TERM
(5-15 YEARS) Sensitize the whole nation to view the seafaring profession as one of the attractive and
respectful professions in order to attract best talent from hinterland
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Provide better income tax reliefs/exemptions to seafarers working on Indian ships in
order to attract them to work on Indian ships. This will also make Indian shipping
companies more competent and efficient

Encourage Trading-cum-Training ships plying on Indian coast meeting all International
standards with necessary incentives provided to ship owners. This will ensure
LONG
TERM production of qualified and well trained seafarers to the shipping industry
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Provide adequate facilities to seafarers to pursue higher studies in the maritime field
and openings to undertake shore jobs in the maritime industry in between sailings in
order to make the seafaring as an attractive and knowledge based profession
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With this knowledge acquired both on ships and ashore, India has the potential to
transform itself into a country capable of exporting knowledge to the world shipping
rather than that of a skilled manpower supplying nation

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