Industry Updates at a Glance
• US govt shutdown anger grows: Nearly half of Americans blame Donald Trump & GOP, poll showA new Washington Post poll finds 47% of Americans blame Trump and Republicans for the government shutdown, while only 30% blame Democrats. Reports say 35,000 jobs in the US were lost in September only.• Munich airport becomes latest European…
Vision, Strategy, and AI at Work
One strong image of India in 2047, the 100th year of independence, is of a world-class maritime nation with ports, shipyards, and shipping routes run by cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI). India’s Maritime Vision 2047 is all about making the oceans cleaner, smarter, safer, and more competitive. Adding AI to this idea is like putting turbo…
Leadership Shift and GST 2.0 Steer AMTOI’s 26th AGM
The Association of Multimodal Transport Operators of India (AMTOI) successfully hosted its 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Royal Bombay Yacht Club, Mumbai. The gathering brought together members, industry leaders, and stakeholders from across the shipping and logistics fraternity. The AGM was graced by Dr Sudhir Kohakade, Deputy Director General of Shipping, as Honoured…
Elevating Maritime Skills: ISF Group’s New Mumbai Training Facility
Pratik Bijlani – On September 30, ISF Group inaugurated its new Maritime Simulation & Training Centre at Chandak Unicorn, Mumbai, in an event attended by leading figures from the maritime sector. The occasion marked a significant milestone in maritime education and training, showcasing ISF Group’s commitment to equipping Indian seafarers with advanced skills and immersive…
India’s Maritime Vision Shines on World Maritime Day 2025
Pratik Bijlani – On 25th September, the Directorate General of Shipping, in collaboration with the National Maritime Day Celebrations (Central) Committee, celebrated World Maritime Day 2025 at the Maritime Training Institute (MTI), Mumbai. The event convened maritime leaders, regulators, training institutes, and seafarers to reflect on the International Maritime Organization’s theme for the year, “Our…
Shipping at a Glance
External Debt – Selected Countries 2025 those in excess of $100 Billion POINTS OF VIEW WEEKLY HSBC’s Global Economics has just released a 119-page report entitled: “A fog in the future” in which it asks the question, amid concerns about future US tariffs, Fed independence and government debt dynamics, financial markets remain buoyant, but for…
Steering Indian Seafarers Back to Centre Stage
With over 36 years of service in the shipping industry — including 25 years as a sailing Master exclusively on tankers — Capt Savio Ramos brings a wealth of firsthand experience to his role as General Secretary of The Maritime Union of India (MUI). His association with the Union spans more than a quarter of…
Reclaiming Our Maritime Legacy: The Case for Reviving Cadet Training Ships
India stands at the cusp of a maritime renaissance. With the government announcing a ₹70,000 crore investment to build ships and support the maritime sector, the vision for a robust national fleet is clear. Yet, this vision risks being undermined by a glaring omission: the absence of a tangible, scalable plan to develop the human…
Seafarers, Sustainability, and Strategy
The Chandigarh Chapters of the Institute of Marine Engineers India (IMEI) and the Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI), together with the Merchant Navy Officers’ Association (MNOA), commemorated World Maritime Day (WMD) 2025 on 26 September at Hotel Chandigarh Beckons. Guided by the International Maritime Organization’s theme— Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity—the seminar…