India Maritime Safety System Market Research Report, 2029

The history of the Indian system of maritime safety comes back to the first half of the 20th century, and its foundation was laid by the Marine Department in 1948. The Mercantile Marine Department, formed in 1976, contributed much to regulating the safety of vessels involved in mercantile activities. The basic framework for maritime safety and security came in 1958 through the Merchant Shipping Act. In 1998, the Directorate General of Shipping made its appearance as the primary regulatory authority in deepening the commitment to maritime safety through compliance with international conventions. The system of maritime safety has been conducted in India by various statutory and other bodies that come under the aegis of this central regulatory jurisdiction to ensure adequate surveillance over the execution of safety measures. Whereby DGS is the supreme governing body for maritime safety, ICG handles maritime security and responds to marine pollution. The port trusts at individual levels have their safety measures in place, and different marine safety clubs/organizations are participating in awareness and training programs to cover the concept of safety throughout the entire maritime industry. The last significant steps in the sphere of maritime safety systems to have been initiated by India will include, inter alia, the National Maritime Agenda 2020, directed towards infrastructural and technological changes concerned with maritime growth and maritime safety. The Sagarmala Project contemplates modernization of ports and coastal shipping; this modernization necessarily also contemplates upgrading the safety regime. Another recent initiative is the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, which has sought to substantiate protection of coastal ecology while persisting and promoting sustainable maritime-related activities. In this context, it had to be protective of the environment concerns. The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has signed an agreement with the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) to develop a ship trajectory prediction tool as part of efforts to enhance maritime safety. The project will make a tool through which a disabled ship and floating objects will be responded to quickly with their location and given their route. It is also aspires to develop an automated report generation facility computer application that the current IRS Emergency Response System (ERS) software programs adopt. The Maritime Security Architecture is part and parcel of the Western Indian Ocean and comprises the Regional Maritime Information Fusion Centre (RMIFC), the Regional Operations Coordination Centre (RCOC), and the national centres of the seven signatory countries. The initiative aims at fostering deep collaboration between the IFC-IOR and the RCOC toward countering non-traditional maritime security threats such as piracy, armed robbery, human and contraband trafficking, illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing runs, poaching, and maritime terrorism. Among agreements signed is one that involves defense—an accord to enhance maritime security. This will establish a joint MRCC to enhance the capacity of Sri Lanka in its search-and-rescue region, with a $6 million grant funded by the Indian government. The pact will be in force for five years. Sri Lanka has accepted to take a $19.81 million, 4,000-ton floating dock on donation from the Indian government to be built by Goa Shipyard Ltd primarily to be stationed in Trincomalee for the use of the Sri Lanka Navy. The package deal further includes the supply of surveillance aircraft Dorniers and a multi-purpose light transport aircraft for the Sri Lanka Air Force and a vessel repair dock for the Sri Lanka Navy in Trincomalee.

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According to the research report "India Maritime Safety System Market Research Report, 2029," published by Actual Market Research, the India Maritime Safety System market is anticipated to grow at more than 10% CAGR from 2024 to 2029. Recent trends in India's maritime safety system underline the increase in digitalization underway in the sector. The adoption of technologies like AIS and VTS supports real-time monitoring. Environmental sustainability is being given its due importance through initiatives aimed at reducing emissions and the prevention of marine pollution. Partnerships between public-private entities are very much in the forefront, and innovation, which thereby sustains better safety standards, is through collaboration. Despite the visible progress evident, there are a set of newer challenges that India's maritime safety regime has thrown up. The dwindling highly technical tasks associated with compliance to national and international standards for regulatory compliance feature among them. The aging infrastructure and modernization of ports and vessels are continuous challenges to safety and efficiency. Striking a balance between the ever-growing maritime operations and environmental sustainability would be another major concern when the shipping traffic and associated environmental pressures are on the mount. The Indian government has introduced a number of schemes to enhance maritime safety and security, with the National Policy on Shipping strictly adhering to the cause of safety and having concern for environmental protection without hampering the growth of the shipping industry. Excellent education and training are provided by the Indian Maritime University to their maritime professionals so as to instill a strong culture of safety amongst them. Under the Coastal Security Scheme, safety arrangements along the entire coast will be strengthened, with emphasis on cooperation with state governments and district administrations. Components of India's safety system market range from those that work to make maritime operations more secure and efficient. Services operating in the nautical safety system market are quite important in the effective installation, maintenance, and running of safety systems in India. Installation and integration services ensure all hardware and software elements of a safety system are properly installed and integrated into existing maritime operations. Installation services are provided in their entirety by any Cochin Shipyard or any similar company. Maintenance and support are required for the continuity of operation and reliability by frequent inspections and updating processes so that the systems do not fail; for instance, Reliance Industries provides maintenance support for its offshore platforms. Training Services help train oceanic mariners with the right expertise to handle advanced safety systems. For this, even organizations such as the National Institute of Oceanography provide some training courses. Again, the Maritime Operator desire consultancy services to design and implement safety solutions, for instance, personal tailoring of specific needs with a view to ensuring compliance with the regulatory requirements. The solution segment of the India maritime safety system market packages a variety of hardware and software products under a single umbrella to deliver astute safety systems. Advanced navigation systems integrate GPS, radar, and AIS data in real time for enhanced situational awareness and route planning optimization. Safety management systems are equipped with international standards for maritime safety, thereby complying with the ISM codes. Solutions such as fleet management offered by Inmarsat efficiently monitor scores of vessels to guarantee operational efficiency and safety. The solution for cybersecurity, in this respect, also becomes very important in the protection of maritime systems from possible vulnerabilities against upcoming cyber threats. The Indian Maritime Safety System market is segmented as the Ship Security Reporting System, Automatic Identification System, Global Maritime Distress Safety System, Long Range Identification and Tracking System, and Vessel Traffic Management and Information System. The statutory requirements of the Indian Coast Guard and the Directorate General of Shipping mandate that vessels, prior to entering Indian ports, report security-related information. This system is used in assessing any potential security risks and coordinating appropriate responses toward the safety of maritime commerce and the prevention of unlawful activities. Automatic Identification System (AIS) is an automated vessel tracking system exchanging information with other vessels fitted with AIS and shore-based authorities. AIS is used significantly in India for improvement in the aspects of navigation safety, vessel tracking, and maritime domain awareness. In brief, real-time data on a vessel's particulars—identity, position, course, and speed—exchange helps the ICG and DGS locate and regulate the movements of vessels to reduce the chance of a maritime incident and enhance search and rescue capabilities. GMDSS is the Global Maritime Distress Safety System is an international safety system to raise the alarm, communicate, and coordinate in times of distress. GMDSS, as a subdivision of the Indian Maritime Safety System, guarantees the safety of life at sea with a reliable and effective means of communication during emergency situations. The system offers several communication technologies with global coverage and continuity for the purpose of quick response by ICG and DGS in connection with the distress alert and search and rescue operation coordination. Long-Range Identification and Tracking System is the global ship tracking system that assists Indian authorities in monitoring vessel movements beyond the range of coastal radar and the Automatic Identification System. It improves maritime security, safety, and search and rescue through regular position reports and ship identification data. This information is critical for the detection of and timely response to any potential security threats, monitoring vessels involved in illegal activities, etc. Vessel Traffic Management and Information System are operated in India to deal with the vessel traffic management and monitoring of busy waterways and port areas. VTMIS integrates information coming in from AIS, radar, and other sources that give information on maritime traffic. Thus, with this, the ICG and DGS would be in a position to make refinements in the flow of traffic, reduce risks of collision, and bring overall safety and efficiency in operations at sea.

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The Indian maritime safety system market is poised to grow at a fast rate, primarily on account of the expanding maritime business in the country, and naturally, with its position spread across critical international shipping lines, the Directorate General of Shipping and the Indian Coast Guard perform as the primary regulating organizations for maritime security. A significant example of the development of maritime security in India is the creation of the National Automatic Identification System network. A countrywide system that spans the entire Indian coastline, having 74 AIS stations that lead to automatic tracking of vessel movements in real time. The NAIS system is embedded with a coastal surveillance network containing radars and electro-optical sensors to form a robust maritime domain awareness system. This response strategy was well represented during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, therefore it becomes applicable in any contemporary safety and security context. The other significant area of development within India has been VTMS. The VTMS in Mumbai Port, of course one of the busiest in the country, demonstrates credible traffic management intricacies through its integrated radar, AIS, and CCTV systems aimed at safe navigation within its heavily congested waters. Other such systems have already made their way into major ports like Chennai and Kandla, thus really showing the sincerity of India in bringing modernity within their sea-based infrastructure. The GMDSS infrastructure has seen tremendous improvement. The Indian Coast Guard operates three MRCCs at Mumbai, Chennai, and Port Blair. These have modern resources for coordinating search and rescue operations covering a vast search and rescue region. Each MRCC is equipped with modern communication systems, complemented by a fleet of specialized vessels and aircraft. India, on environmental protection, established the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOS-DCP), ensuring a constant state of readiness through the stocking of response equipment at appropriate levels along the coastlines. This system was exercised in great strength during the 2020 MV Wakashio oil spill off Mauritius, in which India provided very helpful support, thus showcasing its growing strength in the protection of the marine environment. The Indian defence sector, with the world's second-largest army, is closely linked with national security and self-reliance. While the contribution is from both public and private companies, the government encourages indigenous manufacturing to reduce import dependency. The region has witnessed the work on the fringes of technology, right from missile defense to submarines. The governing body of the Indian government, its intellectual initiative program "Sagarmala," was designed to elevate the existing ports into modern and technologically advanced ports, and Part of this project, ports like Visakhapatnam are modernizing harbors with smart port applications are useful in monitoring the movement of cargo and vessels, aimed at enhancing efficiency and safety with IOT based systems. The safety of the Indian maritime education sector, for that matter, is improving by leaps and bounds. The Indian Maritime University, for instance, does not fail to teach its students by training them on the use of modern simulation technology that probably be in the industry, thus preparing them to approach questions related to safety in the high seas. The ship handling simulator is among the most advanced in Asia at the Mumbai campus. The country is increasingly looking toward indigenous development of maritime safety technologies. Firms, such as Avantel Limited, manufacture AIS transponders and other navigation equipment, leading to a decrease in dependency on imports and fostering innovation in the country. In much the same way that DRDO has contributed to many technologies that have cut across and reinforced marines safety is the role of the coastal surveillance radar system. Considered in this report • Historic year: 2018 • Base year: 2023 • Estimated year: 2024 • Forecast year: 2029 Aspects covered in this report • Maritime Safety Systems market Outlook with its value and forecast along with its segments • Various drivers and challenges • On-going trends and developments • Top profiled companies • Strategic recommendation

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By Component • Solution • Service By Security Type • Port & Critical infrastructure Security • Coastal Security • Vessel Security • Crew Security • Cargoes and containers Safety • Ship system and equipment (SSE) Safety • Other Security Types By System • Ship security reporting system • Automatic Identification System (AIS) • Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) • Long Range Tracking and Identification (LRIT) System • Vessel monitoring and management system By End User • Government & Defence • Marine & Construction • oil & Gases • Shipping & Transport • By Application • Loss Prevention & Detection • Security & Safety Management • Monitoring & Tracking • Search & Rescue • Others The approach of the report: This report consists of a combined approach of primary and secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list the companies that are present in it. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, annual reports of companies, and government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources, primary research was conducted by conducting telephone interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this; we have started making primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting them in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us, we can start verifying the details obtained from secondary sources. Intended audience This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations, and organizations related to the Maritime Safety Systems industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing and presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.