Delphine Estibeiro – The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has announced a series of urgent safety and security measures to protect Indian seafarers and vessels operating in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, and adjoining waters. The move comes amid escalating regional tensions marked…
Pratik Bijlani – On 21 February, The Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) hosted its Annual Dinner Function 2026 at The Club, bringing together senior leaders and professionals from India’s maritime community for an evening of networking, celebration, and recognition. The gathering reflected the strength and camaraderie of the fraternity, blending formal honours with…
DP World has expanded its Beyond Boundaries Initiative with the delivery of a repurposed shipping container pavilion and 250 cricket kits in Lucknow, strengthening grassroots access to cricket in Uttar Pradesh. Transformed into a fully equipped, multi-purpose pavilion, the container provides young players with a dedicated space for training, preparation and rest. The pavilion was…
NorthStandard has entered a partnership with Signol to offer its members exclusive discounts on their crew led, behaviour change service. NorthStandard recognises the critical role of crew in ensuring safety on board and firmly believes that crew play an equally critical role in driving decarbonisation. Under the two-year agreement, Signol will cover onboarding costs and…
From 10-12 February, Anglo-Eastern Univan Group (the “Group”) hosted its landmark crew conference in Manila, bringing together approximately 600 Filipino officers and ratings, valued clients, and senior leaders from across the globe. The event showcased Anglo-Eastern’s evolving capabilities and its ongoing commitment to partners and seafarers on display, anchored by the theme of ‘Delivering Excellence’…
Pratik Bijlani – On 10 February, the Chairman of The Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) felicitated Capt Gajanan Karanjikar, Fellow CMMI, at the CMMI Office in Marol, Mumbai, marking the launch of his new book, Blue Bharat: India’s Voyage to a Resilient Ocean Economy. The event brought together distinguished members of the maritime…
IRAN V/S USA: Iran has agreed to enter negotiations with the United States regarding its nuclear program. The decision to engage in talks, particularly at this stage, is seen as a response to the mounting pressure from the Trump administration, which has not shied away from threatening military action should Iran refuse to negotiate. While…
