समुद्रीय प्रशासन महानिदेशालय
Directorate General of Maritime Administration
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Government of India
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Video Message by Shri Vijay Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, MoPSW

The programme also featured special video messages from Shri Vijay Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

In his message, Shri Vijay Kumar said that over 80 per cent of global trade is transported by sea and described seafarers as the "silent heroes" who ensure the timely delivery of food, fuel, medicines and essential commodities despite geopolitical tensions and maritime security challenges. He reaffirmed the Government of India's commitment to strengthening seafarer welfare, training, safety and employment opportunities under Maritime India Vision 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.