Contracts in Crisis

Delphine Estibeiro – The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) Chennai Branch hosted a compelling seminar and panel discussion on “Charter Parties in an Era of War Risk, Sanctions, and Carbon Cost”, bringing together industry leaders, shipowners, operators, insurers, and legal experts to debate how contracts and responsibilities are evolving in today’s volatile maritime environment.Welcoming the…

Thordon Bearings Expands Capacity with New Production Plant

Thordon Bearings has opened a new manufacturing facility as part of its strategic response to robust growth across all business segments and rising demand for its sustainable bearings and seals. The third plant provides ample additional space for Thordon to manufacture complementary non-bearing equipment, boost production output, minimise lead times and develop future products. Located…

MacGregor Expands Skywalker‑Class Fleet with Motion‑Compensated Solutions

The order builds on the proven performance, reliability and safety of MacGregor’s motion-compensated cranes and gangways. MacGregor has won an order from Nantong Rainbow Offshore & Engineering Equipment Co., Ltd to equip four Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) with three-dimensional motion-compensated cranes and Horizon gangway systems. The order is booked into MacGregor’s fourth-quarter 2026 order…

ENPASA Elevates Crew Connectivity with NexusWave Rollout

Buenos Aires-based shipowner Empresa Naviera Petrolera Atlántica SA (ENPASA) has deployed NexusWave – the fully managed, bonded multi-network connectivity service from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company – across its large tankers Recoleta and Caleta Rosario reinforcing its commitment to operational excellence, digital transformation, and crew welfare. A longstanding Inmarsat customer since its founding in 2001,…

CMA CGM Powers 12 New Vessels with Wärtsilä 34DF Engines

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply a total of 36 Wärtsilä 34DF dual fuel engines for 12 new 18,000 TEU container vessels being built for French operator CMA CGM at the Jiangnan Shipyard in China. The vessels will run on LNG, supporting CMA CGM’s ambition to operate lower‑emission deep‑sea container ships. The engines will be delivered…

Building Resilient Trade Networks for a Changing World

Global trade is entering an era where resilience and optionality are becoming as important as cost and efficiency. Businesses need logistics networks that can respond to constantly changing global trade environment, switch between routes and modes, and connect production centres with consumers across markets. Recent regional developments have also demonstrated the scale of capacity required…

People, Not Ships, Build Institutions

Bhavna Pimpale – The Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCI) marked its 65th anniversary on October 2, with a grand celebration at The Ballard Pier, Mumbai that combined history, heartfelt tributes, and a bold vision for the future. A short film tracing SCI’s journey from its modest beginnings with 19 vessels to its present stature…