Unsettling Start to the Weekend
It’s Friday the 13th as I compile this report. Not that I believe in this date as being evil but the tragic loss of AI171 yesterday soon after take-off from Ahmedabad yesterday evening resulting in loss of innocent lives and this followed this morning with the sad news, a war between Israel and Iran, that…
Shipping in the Crossfire: The Impact of the Israel-Iran Conflict on Global Shipping
The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has cast a long shadow over the maritime industry, compelling stakeholders to confront unprecedented challenges. With Israel initiating a series of airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, military installations, and key commanders, the situation has escalated into a high-stakes confrontation. Explosions at Iran’s uranium enrichment facility in Natanz and…
AEMA celebrates the graduates of GME Batch 43
On April 30, the Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy (AEMA) in Karjat, hosted a significant milestone event — the Passing Out and Prize Distribution ceremony for the Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) Batch 43. The event was attended by proud families, faculty members, and distinguished guests, including Mr Eric Veith, Regional Chief Executive (South Asia Region) for Bureau…
Improving Seafarer Welfare
The National Shipping Board (NSB) meeting held on May 30, at DG Shipping, saw Mr Milind Kandalgaonkar, General Secretary-cum-Treasurer the National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI), raise four critical demands aimed at improving the welfare and working conditions of Indian seafarers. These demands, long championed by NUSI, call upon the NSB to strongly advocate…
Machine Learning and AI in Shipping: Efficiency and Innovation
Shipping industry uses AI and ML technology to change business operations while making them run better with lower costs and eco-friendly procedures. This technology shows success in logistics planning and maintenance forecasts while helping companies handle their freight movement better and make their operations safer specifically. AI and ML systems help companies make better decisions…
Tolani Maritime Institute’s Class of 2025 Shines at Felicitation Ceremony
Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI) proudly hosted its End-of-Program Felicitation Ceremony to honour the graduating cadets of the 2021 Marine Engineering batch, the 2022 Nautical Science batch, and the 2024 Diploma in Nautical Science batch. The occasion marked a significant milestone in the cadets’ academic journey and was graced by the esteemed Chief Guest, Mr Sushil…
Untangling the Legal Challenges
The global ship recycling industry is currently at a crossroads due to conflicting mandates under the Basel and Hong Kong Conventions. At the heart of the issue is a legal paradox: while the Basel Convention aims to curb the export of hazardous wastes, it inadvertently classifies operational ships as waste the moment their owners decide…