Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue is a premier annual international platform focused on critical discussions around the blue economy, maritime logistics, ports, shipping, waterways, and the global ocean economy. The platform aims to foster partnerships for a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable maritime future, establishing the foundations for a new, inclusive global accord on ocean governance.
The inaugural edition was held on November 18-19, 2024, in New Delhi, India. Co-hosted by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPS&W), the dialogue brought together global stakeholders—including policymakers, industry leaders, scholars, civil society, media, and multilateral organizations—to exchange ideas and shape global maritime policy.