– Pratik Bijlani Cyclone Remal has wreaked havoc in Bangladesh, leaving millions without power and causing the deaths of seven people as it made landfall. The cyclone, which struck around midnight on Sunday, has devastated shore-lying regions with heavy storms and high winds, resulting in widespread damage and disruption. Over 800,000 people were evacuated from…
Padmesh Prabhune – The Directorate General of Shipping, under the Ministry of Port, Shipping & Waterways, Government of India, has issued guidelines for providing seafarers on ships that are in Indian ports with access to adequate welfare facilities and service. This means all ports across the country will have to develop necessary infrastructure in the…
Pratik Bijlani – The maritime industry has taken a monumental step towards alternative fuel technology with the introduction of the first hydrogen-powered ferry, Sea Change. Developed by SWITCH Maritime, this 75-passenger catamaran marks a significant milestone after five years of development and numerous delays. Last Friday, Sea Change received its Certificate of Inspection from Captain…
Pratik Bijlani – The National Maritime Day Celebrations Committee (NMDC), under the aegis of the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, organized a significant event on May 18th to commemorate the International Day for Women in Maritime. This annual event, initiated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) of the United Nations,…
The Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) have collaborated with the world renowned Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai (IIM-M), to offer an Executive MBA program in Maritime Management, Logistics & Supply Chain. Here are five solid reasons why seafarers as well as non-mariners should consider enrolling in this specialized program that will prepare them…
Pratik Bijlani – The MV Dali, the cargo ship notorious for multiple malfunctions before its collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, has been successfully refloated and relocated to a berth in Baltimore. The Key Bridge Response Unified Command, a multi-agency group, coordinated the 18-hour operation, which was meticulously planned last Saturday and executed at…
