Marpool Initiative: Bridging the Gap for Unemployed Seafarers

– Pratik Bijlani Offing Group Pvt Ltd has created Marpool (Maritime Pool), an innovative effort aimed at addressing the suffering of unemployed seafarers. Marpool was founded following a comprehensive survey undertaken by the Offing Group, led by late Capt Purnendu Shorey and Capt Anupam Raizada. The survey, which was performed in three phases, intended to

Process for SCTW Review Begins

– Adhering to the IMO methodology, 22 specific areas of the Convention and Code are to be reviewed – Padmesh Prabhune The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended, is an international agreement which sets the standards of competence for seafarers globally. The International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Heart & Soul

On May 31, ATPI and our national carrier, Air India, held a combined product presentation in Mumbai, followed by cocktails and dinner. ATPI India’s marine and corporate clients were the “heart and soul” of the evening, representing the event brilliantly. Capt Nitin Hardi, Managing Director, ATPI India, thanked the guests for choosing to spend their

Foster technical collaboration in EPC Projects

Safess Quality Management Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of IRClass Systems & Solutions Pvt Ltd (ISSPL), and Applied Innovation and Technology Group (AITG), represented by Marathwada Auto Compo Private Limited and Preci Fab Engineers Pvt Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster technical collaboration in the field of Engineering, Procurement, and

Charting the Future of Indian Ports

Pratik Bijlani – The India Ports Conference 2024, which took place on June 6th and 7th at The Four Seasons Hotel in Mumbai, brought together some of the most significant personalities in the marine business. The second-annual event focuses on modernising Indian ports, with a particular emphasis on efficiency, digitalization, and environmental sustainability. Experts offered

Union Minister Sonowal Takes Charge at MoPSW

Returns to PM Modi’s cabinet for third time Padmesh Prabhune – Sarbananda Sonowal took charge of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways on 10th June in New Delhi. Addressing the office bearers as well as the staff, the Minister evoked confidence in the team for delivering goals and objectives with a vision to serve