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Sea and Coast
Sea and Coast is a monthly Indian maritime magazine published in both print and digital formats. Founded in 2017 by ex‑mariner Amit Kumar, the magazine is based in New Delhi and aims to be the “Voice of the Global Maritime World.” It covers maritime affairs, strategic analysis, shipping industry trends, seafarer welfare, ocean governance, and the blue economy.[1]
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| Editor-in-chief | Amit Kumar |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Founded | January 2017 |
| Founder | Amit Kumar |
| Company | Sea and Coast Media Pvt Ltd |
| 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 |
History and Foundation
Amit Kumar launched *Sea and Coast* in 2016 as a specialized media house dedicated to the marine and shipping sectors. The first issue was released in January 2017 under RNI registration number DELENG/2017/70663.[2] The magazine expanded rapidly, reaching readers in over 20 countries.[3]
Editorial Vision
The magazine blends investigative reporting, policy discussions, expert-authored analysis, and exclusive interviews. It targets:
- The Indian Navy and international maritime bodies
- Global port operators, shipowners, strategic think tanks, seafarer unions, and NGOs
- Topics include Indo-Pacific naval strategy, green shipping, digital innovation, seafarer rights, gender diversity, and maritime training fraud
Coverage and Distribution
It covers merchant shipping, naval operations, offshore oil and gas, cruise and ferry updates, environmental policy, port infrastructure, and blue economy initiatives. The magazine is distributed in India, Malaysia, Canada, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Italy, Iran, Greece, Israel, Venezuela, UAE, USA, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Spain, Vietnam, Turkey, and Belgium.[4]
Partnerships
Sea and Coast is the official media partner of:
In 2021, the magazine signed an MoU with SAMDeS to enhance maritime research and policy collaboration.
Advisory Board
The advisory board features eminent figures, including:
- Admiral Robin K. Dhowan, former Chief of Naval Staff, India
- Admiral Jayanath Colombage, former Navy Chief of Sri Lanka
- Captain Radhika Menon, India's first female merchant navy captain
- Dr Malini V. Shankar, Vice‑Chancellor of IMU
- Colonel Rohit Dev
- Dr Eyal Pinko
- Dr Patrick Verhoeven
- Suneeti Bala, India’s first female Chief Engineer at sea
Digital Platforms
The magazine operates an online portal, mobile app, social media channels, video interviews, webinars, and monthly newsletters at seaandcoast.in.
Impact and Coverage
- Exposed illegal maritime training institutes
- Advocated for seafarer welfare, medical access, and mental‑health awareness
- Highlighted gender equality and career diversity in maritime professions
- Pushed for policy reform in port inefficiencies and certification fraud
Events and Engagement
Regular participation and coverage in:
- Indo‑Pacific Regional Dialogue
- Global Maritime India Summit
- Safety at Sea conferences
- Secure Water Africa
- Maritime mental‑health summits
References
- ↑ https://thewatchdognews.com/realisation-of-collective-dreams-sea-and-coast/
- ↑ https://www.irclass.org/media/4977/seaandcoast_june2020.pdf
- ↑ http://www.findglocal.com/IN/Delhi/2171712056413316/Sea‑and‑Coast‑Marine‑Magazine
- ↑ http://www.findglocal.com/IN/Delhi/2171712056413316/Sea‑and‑Coast‑Marine‑Magazine
- ↑ “Indian Maritime University”. imukochi.informaticsglobal.com.
- ↑ https://www.samdesindia.in/people.html