Padmesh Prabhune – The Grand Finale of the 61st National Maritime Day was held at the YB Chavan Auditorium, Mumbai, with its theme of: ‘Sustainable Shipping- Opportunities and Challenges’ Eminent maritime personalities from India and abroad and seafarers and their families participated in the colourful event held in Mumbai on Friday, 5 April 2024. The…
Industry faces ongoing concerns related to environmental practices, hazardous materials, seafarers’ safety, and labor conditions Padmesh Prabhune As part of National Maritime Day Celebrations week, a seminar was held on Monday, 01st April at IRS Powai titled as ‘Sustainable Shipping – Challenges’ session, it witnessed presentations on the topic by eminent professionals in the…
Delphine Estibeiro – On the occasion of the 61st National Maritime Day Celebration (NMDC), the NMDC committee members organised a thought-provoking seminar titled Sustainable Shipping – Opportunities on 02nd April at the renowned The Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCI). Mr Atul Ubale, Director – Bulk Carrier & Tankers, & Additional Charge of Director –…
Pratik Bijlani – Greenfield Marine Technologies, a company dedicated to promoting ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) principles, has unveiled a groundbreaking solution to address the challenges faced by seafarers in the merchant navy. Recognizing the demanding and often isolating nature of maritime careers, Greenfield has developed Shiparc.ai, an innovative app designed to improve the lives and…
Pratik Bijlani – On the 4th April, Mumbai’s bustling CST station played host to a remarkable maritime exhibition called Sagar Ki Pukar, which was organised as part of the National Maritime Day Week 2024 celebrations, the event offered a unique opportunity for the local populace to gain insights into the Merchant Navy and its significance.…
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), one of India’s leading container ports, achieved a historic milestone by recording it’s highest-ever throughput of 6.43 million TEUs in the fiscal year 2023-24. Surpassing the 6.05 million TEU mark of 2022-23, the Port continues its upward trajectory. In comparison, the corresponding period last year witnessed a record throughput, marking…
