Aman Saberwal replies: White shipping information refers to exchange of relevant advance information on the identity and movement of commercial non-military merchant vessels.
The seas around India abound in vessels of various types ranging from small inland fishing crafts to larger fishing vessels, coastal crafts carrying personnel and cargo and merchant ships of all shapes and sizes that carry various types of cargo.
Why India’s South China Sea Stand Matters
Regardless of the concessions Beijing is willing to offer on the NSG and bilateral issues, New Delhi has reason to continue viewing China’s maritime manoeuvres in the Indian Ocean Region with suspicion.