The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India’s top container handling port, marked World Environment Day with enthusiasm and a strong commitment to sustainability. The event, held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, included a variety of events intended at raising environmental awareness and action. Shri Unmesh Sharad Wagh (IRS), Chairman of JNPA, attended the event as…
As temperatures rise to record highs this summer, ship recycling companies are increasing their efforts to safeguard staff from the scorching heat. The excessive summer heat, growing absenteeism, and the impact on productivity have pushed these businesses to implement a variety of steps to keep their employees safe and healthy. Bansal Ship Breakers Private Limited…
Blue Ocean Corporation’s flagship event, the International Procurement and Supply Chain Conference (IPSC), 2024 was held on 01st June in Mumbai, where Chief Guest Sourav Ganguly, Chairman of the ICC cricket committee and former President of the BCCI, shared his thoughts on “From the Pitch to the Boardroom: Aligning Leadership Strategies for High Performance”. The…
– The Author – Advocate Aishwarye Dubey Hydrogen fuel is a possible solution for the maritime industry’s move to more sustainable energy sources. However, the introduction of hydrogen-powered ships is accompanied by a number of legal problems, such as regulatory frameworks, safety standards, infrastructure development, and international cooperation. This research study examines these problems and…
The recent meet of the Board of Directors of FOSMA (Foreign Owners Representatives and Ship Managers Association) in Chennai doubled as a rejuvenating platform for fostering stronger industry relations and collaboration within the maritime sector. Held at the upmarket Hyatt Regency on the 31st of May 2024, the meet on its sidelines brought together key…
-Pratik Bijlani The Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy (AEMA), Karjat, held the passing out and prize distribution ceremony for the prestigious Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) Batch 40. The event took place at the campus auditorium on April 3rd, 2024. Aspiring marine engineers, their families, faculty colleagues, and prominent visitors gathered to honour the end of a transformative…
-Pratik Bijlani June 01st marks a momentous occasion for the maritime industry as The Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) and the Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (IIM Mumbai) have come together to launch the Executive MBA in Maritime Management, Logistics, and Supply Chain. The announcement of this prestigious new course was made at…
In a show of solidarity with Palestinians amid the Israel-Gaza conflict, Iranian-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen have launched a series of attacks on international shipping. The most recent target, the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier Laax, sustained damage from missile strikes off the Yemeni coast. The Greek-owned vessel began taking on water but managed to continue…
