Insights and Observations
The US presidential election results is now only days away and the result is still regarded as a coin toss. Given the high probability of recounts and contested states, we will unlikely have a result on Nov 6, the day after the election. Trump and the Republicans have already clarified that they will contest the…
Merchant Navy Welfare Board (India) Hosts Seafarers’ Welfare Meeting in Mumbai
On 15th November, Dr N Reuben Paul, Chairman of the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (India), convened a high-level meeting with key members of the Board to address the ongoing challenges faced by seafarers in Indian ports. The meeting, held at Hotel Taj Santacruz, Mumbai, was attended by representatives from various port welfare committees, seafarers’ missions,…
World Maritime University India Alumni Association (WMUIAA) Makes Debut
The World Maritime University India Alumni Association (WMUIAA) was officially inaugurated in Mumbai on 14th November 2024. The association was launched by Professor Maximo Q. Mejia, President of the World Maritime University (WMU), with Mr. Joakim Gunnarsson, Consul of Sweden in Mumbai also in attendance. Hosted by the Swedish Consulate, the ceremony brought together graduates…
10,000 cadets benefit from Sailors’ Society 2024 virtual conferences
Record-breaking numbers of cadets and ratings from across the globe have attended the 2024 Sailors’ Society’s cadet conferences. The four virtual interactive events held for North and South East Asia, Africa, and this month for the UK and Europe, explored wellness and mental health with a focus on key and current issues facing today’s cadets…
Harnessing Data Analytics for Maritime Safety
Pratik Bijlani – The Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) held its monthly meeting on November 14, at VR Maritime Services Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, focusing on the transformative potential of data analytics for maritime risk management. The event attended both in-person and virtually, provided a platform for discussing innovations in predictive safety models, with…
Executive Group Makes Waves with ClassNK-Approved Indigenous Energy Efficiency Monitoring Solution
In a remarkable achievement for Maritime innovation, Executive Group of Companies, has received the prestigious ClassNK Innovation Endorsement in the Product & Solution category. This recognition is for its groundbreaking “Ship Energy Efficiency Monitoring System” (SEEMS). Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies (SIMS) led this Synergistic project. SEEMS, an indigenous and cost-effective solution, was conceptualized, designed,…
Kanoo Shipping India Celebrates Five Years of Success
Pratik Bijlani Kanoo Shipping commemorated a major milestone on October 4, as its Indian subsidiary, Kanoo Shipping India Pvt. Ltd., celebrated five years of operational excellence. Industry leaders and company representatives gathered at The Acres Club in Mumbai, to mark this significant achievement in Kanoo Shipping’s regional expansion. The event drew prominent industry figures, including…
Weekly Freight Markets 9th Nov., 2024
In November 2016, as the Brexit aftermath lingered, the world faced another seismic shift: the election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States. His victory ushered in a wave of anti globalisation sentiment that sent shockwaves through global markets. Trump’s populist agenda and campaign of uncertainty challenged the norms of international…