Sagarmanthan 2026 LIVE: The Global Fight For Transparency At Sea | ORF x Firstpost

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Who is accountable when trust breaks down at sea? As global shipping faces growing scrutiny over transparency, governance and maritime integrity, building confidence across fleets and borders has become increasingly critical. At Sagarmanthan 2026, Deepak Shetty, Senior Adviser at the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network, India; Alexander Sergunin, Professor at St. Petersburg State University, Russia; and Damyana Bakardzhieva, Senior Research Fellow in Economic Diplomacy at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, UAE, examine the challenges of building trust and accountability in global shipping. The discussion explores the role of flags, fleets, institutions and international cooperation in creating a more transparent and trusted maritime ecosystem — and the challenges facing a sector that keeps global trade moving. Hosted by ORF x Firstpost in New Delhi, Sagarmanthan 2026 brings together 1,200+ speakers, delegates and participants from nearly 75 countries. The mega summit puts the future

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