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Sea and Coast
Sea and Coast Magazine 
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| Editor-in-chief | Amit Kumar |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Founded | January 2017 |
| Founder | Amit Kumar |
| Company | Maritime/ Shipping Magazine |
| Country | India |
| Based in | New Delhi |
| Language | English |
| Tagline | Voice of the Global Maritime World |
| Registration | RNI DELENG/2017/70663 |
| Website | seaandcoast.in |
| Distributed In | India, Malaysia, Canada, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Italy, Iran, Greece, Israel, Venezuela, UAE, USA, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Spain, Vietnam, Turkey, Belgium |
| Key Partners | National Maritime Foundation, Indian Maritime University, SAMDeS |
Sea and Coast is a monthly maritime publication from India that appears in both digital and print editions. Launched by former seafarer Amit Kumar in 2017, the magazine operates from New Delhi and serves as the "Voice of the Global Maritime World." It delivers in-depth coverage of global maritime affairs, shipping trends, crew welfare, ocean governance, and the blue economy.
History and Foundation
Sea and Coast began as a niche media platform in 2016, tailored to the shipping and marine sectors. The inaugural edition was published in January 2017 under RNI registration DELENG/2017/70663. It rapidly expanded its readership and is now available in more than 20 countries.
Editorial Vision
Blending critical reportage with expert opinion and interviews, the magazine focuses on:
- The Indian Navy and international maritime institutions
- Stakeholders like port operators, shipowners, think tanks, seafarers, and NGOs
- Issues such as Indo-Pacific strategy, green initiatives, tech advancement, crew rights, gender balance, and training scams
Coverage and Distribution
The magazine reports on various areas including merchant shipping, naval activity, offshore energy, cruise lines, ferries, eco-policies, port development, and blue economic topics. Distributed across 18+ nations as detailed above.
Partnerships
The publication maintains media collaboration with:
In 2021, Sea and Coast entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SAMDeS to promote maritime policy research.
Advisory Board
Distinguished members include:
- Admiral Robin K. Dhowan, ex Chief of Naval Staff, India
- Admiral Jayanath Colombage, former Sri Lankan Navy Chief
- Captain Radhika Menon, India’s pioneering female merchant navy officer
- Dr Malini V. Shankar, Vice-Chancellor of IMU
- Colonel Rohit Dev
- Dr Eyal Pinko
- Dr Patrick Verhoeven
- Suneeti Bala, India’s first woman Chief Engineer on sea-going vessels
Digital Platforms
Sea and Coast maintains a dynamic web portal, app, and active social media presence. It also shares content via webinars, video interviews, and newsletters at seaandcoast.in.
Impact and Coverage
- Investigated fraudulent training centres in the maritime sector
- Promoted crew healthcare, access to treatment, and mental health advocacy
- Showcased efforts to boost female participation in shipping careers
- Urged reforms in port operations and certification integrity
Events and Engagement
Actively involved in major conferences including:
- Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue
- Global Maritime India Summit
- Safety at Sea forums
- Secure Water Africa
- Hosts mental wellness summits for seafarers