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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 leading Indian publication released monthly in both online and print formats. It was established in 2017 by seasoned maritime professional Amit Kumar, and operates from New Delhi. With the tagline “Voice of the Global Maritime World,” it delivers comprehensive coverage of international shipping, naval strategy, and blue economy issues.
History and Foundation
Initially envisioned in 2016 as a focused platform for the marine and shipping sectors, the first issue of Sea and Coast was released in January 2017. The publication, under RNI number DELENG/2017/70663, has since grown its global presence and is now read across 20+ nations.
Editorial Vision
The magazine integrates investigative journalism with expert perspectives, covering:
- Indian and global naval and maritime operations
- Maritime stakeholders including shipowners, port authorities, think tanks, NGOs, and seafarers
- Topical debates on Indo-Pacific dynamics, sustainability, digitalization, gender inclusivity, and fraudulent training schemes
Coverage and Distribution
Content areas include merchant shipping, navy operations, offshore projects, cruise travel, environmental policies, port infrastructure, and economic insights. The magazine is circulated across 18+ countries.
Partnerships
Sea and Coast actively partners with:
A strategic MoU was signed with SAMDeS in 2021 to advance research in maritime policy and defense studies.
Advisory Board
Its advisory board comprises high-ranking figures such as:
- Admiral Robin K. Dhowan, former Indian Naval Chief
- Admiral Jayanath Colombage, ex Navy Commander of Sri Lanka
- Captain Radhika Menon, India’s first woman ship 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 Marine Engineer
Digital Platforms
The publication operates an interactive web portal, mobile application, and social channels, offering live sessions, interviews, and newsletters via seaandcoast.in.
Impact and Coverage
- Highlighted illegal training facilities
- Advocated for crew medical care and mental wellbeing
- Championed gender representation in seafaring roles
- Suggested systemic reforms in certification and port protocols
Events and Engagement
Sea and Coast has a notable presence in conferences such as:
- Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue
- Global Maritime India Summit
- Safety at Sea forums
- Secure Water Africa
The magazine also hosts summits focused on seafarer mental health.