CMMI deliberates on STCW Convention Review and Outcomes of the HTW 10
Pratik Bijlani – On April 11th, The Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) convened its monthly lecture meeting at the Mumbai Maritime Training Institute (MMTI), Mumbai. The gathering served as a platform for maritime experts to discuss key outcomes from the 10th session of the Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training, and Watchkeeping (HTW), along…
BNSU Honors Maritime Excellence and Women Seafarers’ Advocacy
Pratik Bijlani – The Bhartiya Navik Sena Union (BNSU) recently orchestrated a grand felicitation ceremony at the esteemed The Club, Mumbai, dedicated to acknowledging remarkable contributions within the maritime industry. This event not only underscored BNSU’s unwavering commitment to honoring excellence but also showcased its steadfast support for the advancement of women seafarers. Central to…
ICG Rescue 9 Injured fishermen off Andhra Coast
Padmesh Prabhune – Acting swiftly, Indian Coast Guard Ship Veera on patrol off the Andhra coast, has saved nine fishermen who had suffered severe burn injuries after their boat IFB Durga Bhavani caught fire and sank at sea on Friday 5 April 2024. The ICGS Veera had received a radio message from a nearby fishing…
‘Steel Cutting’ Ceremony of First FSS Held At Hindustan Shipyard
Padmesh Prabhune – ‘Steel Cutting’ ceremony of the first of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam on 10 April 24, in the presence of Shri Giridhar Aramane, Defence Secretary, VAdm Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, Cmde Hemant Khatri (Retd), Chairman and Managing Director, HSL. Many…
IRS commences celebrations as it enters 50th year
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a leading classification society, enters 50th year, marking half a century of commitment to maritime safety, quality, and innovation. The organisation commenced year-long celebrations on its foundation day 4th April by unveiling a series of initiatives. Starting off the celebrations is the debut of IRS’ 50th year commemorative logo. The…
Navigating Excellence
Chitkara University School of Maritime Studies organised a magnificent ceremony to celebrate the 61st National Maritime Day. The event, which was attended by a distinguished group of guests including Capt Kaustubh Pradhan, General Manager, Elite Mariners Pvt Ltd; Capt (Dr) Shashank Jahagirdar, MD & Country Head, MTM Ship Management India Pvt Ltd; Capt Randeep Bhalla,…