Padmesh Prabhune – In the wake of the political turbulence after the collapse of erstwhile Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government in Bangladesh, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) following an advisory from the Ministry of External Affairs has in turn issued an advisory for seafarers, RPS agents, employers/vessel-owners to avoid travel to Bangladesh till further…
Pratik Bijlani – On August 2, 2024, the Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) announced the start of their Executive MBA program in Maritime Management, Logistics, and Supply Chain. The event, held at the Hotel Kohinoor in Mumbai, marked the start of the course, which is set…
Jagdamba Prasad Pandey – On Friday, July 26th, ClassNK, a prominent classification society, held a technical seminar at the Hotel Turyaa in Chennai, India. The event brought together industry leaders and stakeholders to discuss crucial issues in marine safety and sustainability. The seminar began with a cordial welcome presentation from Mr Y Iga, Regional Manager…
Padmesh Prabhune – Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2024-25 in parliament today July 23, 2024. While presenting her seventh consecutive Union Budget, Sitharaman thanked the people for awarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi a historic third term. The budget 2024 envisaged sustained efforts on 9 priorities for generating ample opportunities for…
Delphine Estibeiro – On July 19, Chitkara University School of Maritime Studies held a magnificent Passing out Parade ceremony to mark the graduation of their 2021 cohort. The event, which was graced by renowned Chief Guest Mr Shyam Jagannathan, Director General of Shipping, India, was a historic occasion attended by many dignitaries. Among them were…
Padmesh Prabhune – A crewmember aboard the Gabon Republic-flagged MT Zeal was medevacuated last Sunday amidst severe weather conditions by a team of the Indian Coast Guard, approximately 20 kilometres off the Porbandar coast. The MT Zeal issued an SOS on Sunday July 21 after one of its Indian crew experienced lower-body numbness and an…
Subsidy of any monetary kind: direct, indirect, tax planning, etc -as backlashed in SCICI (later merged with ICICI), ILFS, etc turning to sovereign guarantee wastage- is a nemesis and should be politically, policy-wise and any which way better be avoided and given a sea-burial. It is a fallacy that it creates employment -with trickle down…
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on 15th July between the Department of Captain of Ports and Ganpat University at the Secretariat in Porvorim in the presence of Minister of Ports, Shri Alexio Sequeira. This collaboration aims to enhance maritime education and training at Maritime School at Britona of Captain of Ports Department. Present at…
