Kamal Chadha – The past year proved to be a challenging time for ports, terminals, and maritime operations globally, with a surge in unwelcome cyber incidents. From a ransomware attack crippling a major ship software supplier in Norway to the disruption at Japan’s largest port and a cyberattack on a defence shipbuilder, the maritime sector…
Pratik Bijlani – The Maritime Trainers Guild (MTG) celebrated its Foundation Day Anniversary on August 3, 2024, with a grand ceremony attended by prominent leaders in the maritime business. MTG, a professional organisation dedicated to the growth and improvement of maritime training and education, has played an important role in assisting trainers, raising training standards,…
Pratik Bijlani – A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, a leading worldwide shipping corporation, has announced a strategic shift in its fleet renewal program, emphasising dual-fuel vessels that can operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG), bio-LNG, and conventional fuels. The company is in the midst of acquiring 50-60 vessels totalling 800,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU). This fleet renewal…
Pratik Bijlani On July 31st, 2024, the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) Mumbai Branch, in partnership with the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), hosted a critical maritime industry meeting titled “Insight on Continuous Education” at SCI’s office in Mumbai. The program emphasised the necessity of ongoing education for seafarers and how being an ICS member…
Padmesh Prabhune – In the wake of the political turbulence after the collapse of erstwhile Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government in Bangladesh, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) following an advisory from the Ministry of External Affairs has in turn issued an advisory for seafarers, RPS agents, employers/vessel-owners to avoid travel to Bangladesh till further…
Pratik Bijlani – On August 2, 2024, the Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) announced the start of their Executive MBA program in Maritime Management, Logistics, and Supply Chain. The event, held at the Hotel Kohinoor in Mumbai, marked the start of the course, which is set…
Jagdamba Prasad Pandey – On Friday, July 26th, ClassNK, a prominent classification society, held a technical seminar at the Hotel Turyaa in Chennai, India. The event brought together industry leaders and stakeholders to discuss crucial issues in marine safety and sustainability. The seminar began with a cordial welcome presentation from Mr Y Iga, Regional Manager…
Padmesh Prabhune – Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2024-25 in parliament today July 23, 2024. While presenting her seventh consecutive Union Budget, Sitharaman thanked the people for awarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi a historic third term. The budget 2024 envisaged sustained efforts on 9 priorities for generating ample opportunities for…
