Wärtsilä Powers Grimaldi’s Ambitious Newbuild Programme
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply a range of propulsion solutions for nine newbuild ferry vessels under construction for Grimaldi Group fleets. The ships are being built at the China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry Group Weihai Shipyard Co Ltd as part of Grimaldi’s important fleet renewal programme which is centered around achieving decarbonised shipping operations. Four vessels…
Hapag-Lloyd Commits to High-Speed Global Connectivity
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has secured an agreement with Hapag-Lloyd to deploy NexusWave across its global fleet, following successful onboard trials of the fully managed bonded connectivity service. A long-standing Inmarsat customer for almost 25 years, Hapag-Lloyd began evaluating NexusWave in 2024 as part of its broader digitalisation roadmap and Strategy 2030 ambitions. The…
DP World Strengthens India Coastal Shipping with Indus
DP World’s Marine Services business, Shipping Solutions (“Shipping Solutions”), has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of DP World Indus, a 2,500+ TEU container vessel dedicated to supporting domestic coastal trade across India. The addition of DP World Indus further strengthens Shipping Solutions’ coastal shipping capabilities in India, enhancing its ability to provide reliable, efficient, and sustainable cargo transportation…
Seaspan Advances Maritime Leadership with Inclusive Cadet Training
Pratik Bijlani – For Seaspan, cadet training is about far more than preparing young seafarers for their first voyage—it is about shaping the future leadership of the global shipping industry. That philosophy was evident as the company celebrated the successful completion of training by its latest batch of deck cadets, a group that also reflected…
NUSI Navik Sadan Inauguration Reflects Unity, Welfare, and Maritime Vision
On the eve of the inauguration of the NUSI Navik Sadan at Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), a magnificent Tiranga Rally was organised by seafarers of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands who are active members of the National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI). The rally served as a vibrant display of patriotism, solidarity, and…
MLA College India Partners with IME(I) to Advance Maritime Education
Pratik Bijlani – MLA College formally launched its India operations in partnership with the Institute of Marine Engineers (India) at a reception held on 2nd July at The Lalit, Mumbai, bringing together senior maritime professionals, academicians, shipping executives, marine engineers and industry stakeholders. The event marked a significant step in strengthening maritime education and lifelong…
IMU Strengthens Maritime Education to Support India’s Maritime Vision
Pratik Bijlani – The Indian Maritime University (IMU) continues to strengthen its position as a leading centre for maritime education, research and workforce development, with significant progress highlighted during a recent review meeting chaired by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal. The meeting underscored IMU’s growing contribution to India’s ambition of…
Container Fall Claims Life
Jagdamba Prasad Pandey – A fatal accident at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) early Monday claimed one life and left another injured when a stack of empty shipping containers collapsed onto a waste oil tanker, officials confirmed. The incident occurred during operational hours at the Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal (NSFT) on July 6. One…
Maritime Growth Momentum Explored
Pratik Bijlani – India’s maritime ambitions took centre stage as The Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) hosted Maritime Potpourri 2026 on 4 July at Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC, Mumbai. Bringing together senior maritime professionals, policymakers, industry leaders, academicians and seafarers, the seminar created a vibrant forum to examine the opportunities and challenges shaping…