Mrs Tarangini S. Vakil, Director (Finance) of the HIMT Group of Institutions, was recently honoured with the prestigious The Marex Maritime Women-Empowerment Awards (MMWA) 2026 in the category Excellence in Business Impact at the 5th Edition of WIMCA 2026 held in Mumbai. The recognition celebrated her significant contribution towards the growth and development of HIMT…
Pratik Bijlani – Amid the leadership discussions, industry conversations, and celebrations of women shaping the maritime sector at WIMCA 2026 on 16th May, one of the most touching moments of the event came through a quiet yet powerful display of creativity created by autistic and neurodiverse children connected to the maritime fraternity. Organised with the…
The approval of the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (“BMIP”) by the Union Cabinet with a sovereign guarantee reportedly amounting to approximately ₹12,980 crore marks one of the most ambitious maritime policy interventions undertaken by India in recent decades. Official governmental communications issued through the Press Information Bureau and Prime Minister’s Office frame the initiative as…
SHM Group (SHM), one of the foremost companies in shipbuilding, ship management, and maritime safety, successfully launched Ocean Crewzer 8 (Y-410) at its shipyard in Mumbai. Built entirely with aluminium, Ocean Crewzer 8 is a 29 metre high-speed passenger craft, designed to meet the requirements of India’s waterway operations. This emphasizes the indigenous spirit of…
Pratik Bijlani – Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy claimed it seized two MSC-affiliated containerships and fired upon a third, raising fresh concerns over maritime security in one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. The incidents come amid heightened geopolitical strain following the US…
Pratik Bijlani – The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is developing a humanitarian evacuation plan for thousands of seafarers stranded aboard vessels in the Persian Gulf, as tensions linked to the ongoing Iran–US conflict continue to disrupt one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. Speaking on the sidelines of Singapore Maritime Week, Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez…
DP World today announced the launch of its flagship Swasthya Kendra in Gujarat, marking the first step in a nationwide mission to build a network of accessible wellbeing hubs for India’s trucking community. With an initial ambition to positively impact one million truckers and their families, the programme reflects a long-term vision to progressively serve…
Pratik Bijlani – Capt Prafull Hudekar, a seasoned mariner and accomplished watercolour artist, continues to bridge the worlds of seafaring and fine art through his evocative maritime creations. Born in 1964, he began his artistic journey in 2007, drawing deeply from his years at sea. Today, his work stands as a testament to how lived…
