The two-day event brings together stakeholders from across the global maritime industry, including policymakers, industry leaders, technologists, academics and maritime professionals, creating a high-impact platform for dialogue, collaboration and knowledge exchange.
With the theme ‘Maritime India – Innovations and Collaborations’, the seminar will focus on transforming India’s maritime sector and consider strategic pathways to achieve the country’s vision of becoming a global maritime superpower.
S. Krishnankutty, Chairman, said Comarsem 2026 is envisioned as a global forum that brings together policy, technology and industry to jointly chart India’s maritime growth story, in line with national and international ambitions.
Highlighting the importance of regulatory and policy alignment, Ajith Sukumaran, Chief Inspector, Directorate General of Shipping, said the Indian maritime sector is undergoing significant transformation, driven by policy reforms, sustainability goals and technological advancements. Comarsem 2026 will provide an important platform for meaningful engagement between regulators, industry and global stakeholders to accelerate innovation and collaboration in the maritime ecosystem.”
The event will feature focused panel discussions and technical paper presentations on: policy frameworks and new legislation to accelerate Indian shipping and inland waterways; Growth of infrastructure for shipping, shipbuilding and repair and ship recycling; adoption of greener technologies to achieve decarbonization goals; Innovative training methodologies for skills in alternative fuels, digitalization, autonomous systems and artificial intelligence; development of maritime clusters to address emerging challenges domestically; Improvements in logistics and supply chain systems for sustainable growth.
Published on January 27, 2026
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