Three-Way Collision Off Bangladesh

Collision involving an LPG carrier, a Coal vessel and a fishing boat Padmesh Prabhune – A coal-laden vessel ‘MV Mizan’, collided head-on with a large vessel ‘MV Era Star’ carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Pashur Channel off Mongla Port in Bagerhat last Friday leaving a fisherman named Lokman Hakim missing, who was caught

MASSA Unveils New logo at 25th Anniversary Celebration of MMA

Padmesh Prabhune – The Maritime Association of Shipowners, Shipmanagers, and Agents (MASSA) proudly unveiled its new logo during the 25th anniversary celebration of the Massa Maritime Academy (MMA) last week in Mumbai. The refreshed logo embodies MASSA’s core values of education, inclusivity, trust, and reflects its pivotal role in nurturing young talent within the maritime

Excellence in Innovative: Recruitment

Not Different, Simply Better! iSail Marine is transforming maritime recruitment by connecting professionals with global opportunities through innovative, tailored solutions. Headquartered in Mumbai and serving a worldwide audience, iSail Marine is dedicated to empowering job seekers and providing companies with efficient, affordable talent acquisition options. In just 11 months, iSail Marine has signed contracts with

Dry Market Roundup

The Baltic Dry Index’s closing at 1410 points this week highlights persistent demand-side pressures across vessel segments within the dry bulk sector. Capesize vessels, predominantly reliant on iron ore  shipments,  saw  daily  earnings  fall  to $15,395 – a level last observed in early January—reflecting diminished iron ore trade flows, compounded by market apprehensions over China’s

Maritime Legal Leaders to Converge at Mumbai Meet

The SISL-Marex International Maritime Legal Conference & Awards 2024 is set to take place on November 13th at the prestigious Hotel Taj Santacruz in Mumbai. This highly anticipated event, themed “Navigating Maritime Legal Tides: Current Trends & Future Horizons,” aims to bring together maritime legal experts, industry stakeholders, and policy makers to explore the evolving

Steering Towards Sustainability

The Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) and the Institute of Marine Engineers (IMEI) collaborated on October 28 to host a technical seminar discussing the key takeaways from the 82nd session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 82). At the IRS Auditorium in Powai, Mumbai, industry experts gathered to explore the latest developments

Unveiling the New Shipping Line

In a significant boost to its maritime sector, the Indian Government has announced plans to launch a new shipping line in 2024. This initiative underscores the country’s commitment to enhancing its logistics capabilities and expanding its global trade footprint. The move is poised to strengthen India’s position as a key player in international shipping and