Padmesh Prabhune – Considering the current situation amidst turmoil in the Iran and Israel region, the Director General of Shipping has issued an urgent advisory for Indian recruiting agencies or companies and Indian seafarers. The advisory is in continuation of the Ministry of External Affairs’ caution regarding the current situation in this area. The DGS…
Pratik Bijlani – On April 24 the Institute of Marine Engineers (India) (IMEI) conducted a technical webinar focusing on the pressing issues of sea piracy and terrorism and the technological solutions for ensuring maritime security and safe shipping lanes. The webinar aimed to address these concerns by exploring the utilization of technology, including artificial intelligence,…
Padmesh Prabhune – 4 crew members including ‘Pilot’ and ‘First Mate’ missing A Chinese general cargo ship sank after hitting Jiujian Bridge en’route Fuzhou and Heshan. Officials report a massive search is underway for four of its crew that went missing while seven of the 11 crew aboard the vessel were rescued overnight.According to reports,…
“We live in a world that is driven by the need to address environmental problems and promote long-term viability, and I strongly believe we should highlight the need of integrating eco-friendly solutions into corporate operations,” expresses Capt Ankush Gupta, Chief Operating Officer, The Great Eastern Shipping Co Ltd (GESCO), Mumbai. Aside from his position as…
3rd Marex feature to build consensus on making new STCW post HTW subcommittee meeting at IMO London that has just concluded in February Name or Organisation – Academic Council Mobile No – 9823158057 Email Id xceoitccsa@gmail.com Individual Residential status – Resident Occupational status – Seafarer, ashore, No of years since 1978 – 50 years Q 1.…
Padmesh Prabhune – Cochin Port Authority has extended the waiver of port charges for a further period of three years effective April 1, 2024 for ships calling at outer anchorage of the port for bunkering services. This would mean the waiver of port charges would be valid upto March 2027. Officials at the Cochin Port…
Padmesh Prabhune – Having implemented its restrictions due to falling water levels in its reservoir for quite some time, the Panama Canal Authority now will continue its gradual restoration of daily transits and add a foot to the maximum draft. The decision was made after an analysis of the water levels, efforts to save water…
Pratik Bijlani – In a bid to bolster its maritime insurance capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign P&I clubs, India is setting sail on a new venture. On April 16th, Directorate General of Shipping in association with The Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCI) hosted a Joint Interactive Session at SCI Auditorium in Mumbai, to…
