On 15.11.2024, Dr. N. Reuben Paul, Chairman of the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (India), convened a high-level meeting with key members of the Board to address the ongoing challenges faced by seafarers in Indian ports. The meeting, held at Hotel Taj Santacruz, Mumbai, was attended by representatives from various port welfare committees, seafarers' missions, Indian seafarers' welfare organizations, the Mission to Seafarers, ITF-affiliated seafarers' union FSUI, maritime health organizations, and the Maritime Legal Cell. The session was presided over by Capt. Mohan Naik, of Dynacom Tankers Management, who led the deliberations on several critical issues impacting seafarers across India’s major and minor ports, private terminals, and anchorage ports. The meeting was graced by several esteemed dignitaries, including: • Dr. Malini Shankar, I.A.S., (Former Director General of Shipping and Chairperson of the National Shipping Board, Government of India), and Vice-Chancellor of Indian Maritime University, as the Chief Guest. • Prof. Maximo Q. Mejia, President of the World Maritime University, Sweden, as the Guest of Honor. • Mr. Amitava Majumdar, of Bose & Mitra Law Chambers, and Dr. Ilona Denisenko, WISTA President, Russia, as Special Guests