On August 3 this year, Maritime Trainers from all over the country as well as some from overseas will meet in Mumbai for the annual Foundation Day event of the Maritime Trainers Guild. The purpose of the meet is to debate solutions to issues in maritime training, and also seek how to better support seafarers…
IRCLASS Academy, the training arm of Indian Register of Shipping, has successfully concluded the first-ever Port Facility Security Internal Auditor training program at the Rashtriya Raksha University, School of Integrated Coastal and Maritime Security Studies in Ahmedabad. This program also included comprehensive training for Port Facility Security Officers. The inaugural ceremony was graced by Dr.…
Jagdamba Prasad Pandey – The AMET Global Maritime Summit 2024 (AGMS 2024) and AMET Global Maritime Awards 2024 (AGMA 2024) wrapped up on July 2 at the Anna Centenary Library Auditorium in Chennai. This important event, organised by the Dr J Ramachandran Maritime Foundation and AMET University, drew over 1250 industry experts, academicians, and stakeholders…
In a global world where oceans serve as lifelines for trade, energy, and security, India is at a crossroads. With a 7,500-kilometer coastline and a massive Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), India’s marine interests are extensive and diverse. However, a separate maritime service is critical for efficiently managing and safeguarding these interests. This article articulates the…
Pratik Bijlani – The cost of transporting Russia’s Urals crude to Asia from the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk has dropped to its lowest level since October, according to Argus Media Ltd. This progress occurs despite Group of Seven (G7) sanctions designed to raise delivery costs and deprive the Kremlin of cash. Instead, Russian companies…
Pratik Bijlani – The Panama Canal is about to embark on a major infrastructural project to secure its future water supply and shipping capacity. Ricaurte Vasquez, Administrator of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), has revealed plans to build a new $1.6 billion water reservoir near the Indio River basin, which is scheduled to be completed…
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at advancing maritime safety through the development of a ship trajectory prediction tool. The trajectory prediction of disabled ships is a critical aspect of maritime safety, facilitating early warnings and rescue operation planning. Understanding…
