DG Shipping Revises Competency Exams Procedure, Abolishes Star System
Padmesh Prabhune – Forms a Consultative Group for Enhancing Maritime Sector. In a major revamp exercise the Directorate General of Shipping [DGS], Government of lndia (GOI), is in the process of constituting a Joint Working Group for enhancing the maritime sector to address further challenges. This group will include officials from the Directorate and its…
STAGE SET FOR WMTC 2024 in CHENNAI
Save the Date: December 4th to 6th, 2024 The stage is all set for the prestigious World Maritime Technology Conference 2024, scheduled to unfold at the opulent Hotel Leela Palace in Chennai from December 4th to 6th this year. The grand announcement of this eminent event was made at a lavish dinner held at the…
A Holistic Approach to Seafarer Well-being
Pratik Bijlani – The Sailor’s Society’s much anticipated “Wellness at Sea” conference took place on June 24th at MSC House, Mumbai. The event brought together major stakeholders in the maritime industry, such as shipping firms, training institutes, and associations, to discuss the critical topic of seafarer well-being. Mr Shyam Jagannathan, Director General of Shipping, delivered…
Paris MoU 2023 Report: Progress in Port State Control
Pratik Bijlani – The Paris MoU has released its 2023 Annual Report, which provides a complete summary of the year’s activities and statistics. This year saw great development, with the Maritime Authority of Montenegro entering the Paris MoU on Port State Control on July 1, 2023. Montenegro’s membership strengthens the region’s collective safety efforts, particularly…
IMI’s DNS and BTech Cadets prepared to face the challenges at sea
The International Maritime Institute (IMI) held the graduation ceremony for the 39th batch of DNS (Diploma in Nautical Science) and 16th batch of BTech (Marine Engineering) on June 15, in the prestigious convention hall at the Expo Centre in Greater Noida. This event was an important milestone for the cadets, who had undergone extensive academic…
Houthis Intensify Drone Boat Attacks in Red Sea, Heightening Maritime Security Risks
Pratik Bijlani – Yemen’s Houthi rebels have increased their maritime operations, using drone boats loaded with explosives to target trade ships in the Red Sea. This smart shift in tactics poses substantial problems to maritime security, as these unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) strike with precision and from a distance, reducing the Houthis’ vulnerability to counterattacks.…
