Chief Officer AP Kothurkar, who served on the TS Dufferin in 1966, passed away peacefully in Pune on 09th October at the age of 95. Fondly remembered by generations of seafarers, he was often described as the man who “turned boys into men,” having trained and mentored more than 600 cadets over two decades. Joining…
The world’s leading provider of smart logistics, DP World, DP World, today announced the expansion of its global Clubhouse initiative to India, continuing its mission to make the game of golf more accessible by providing purpose-built facilities to underserved youth around the world. The launch marks the second milestone in the programme, following the inaugural…
Pratik Bijlani – On 11 October, the DMET/MERI Alumni Association came together once again for their much-awaited annual Pre-Diwali Bash, marking the 4th consecutive celebration of this cherished tradition. Held at the Ramada Hotel in Navi Mumbai, the event brought together former cadets, faculty members, and maritime professionals from across batches and chapters in a…
Pratik Bijlani – On 11th October, the Mumbai Branch of the Institute of Marine Engineers (India) hosted a timely seminar titled Mentorship in the Age of SIRE 2.0: From Compliance to Competence and Mind over Matter: Emotional Wellness for Modern Mariners at IMEI House, Nerul, Mumbai. The event addressed both technical proficiency and mental well-being,…
The maritime industry has always sailed through turbulent waters – weather, operational hazards, human error, and volatile markets have made insurance and risk management a complex, costly domain. But artificial intelligence (AI) is quietly reshaping this space, offering unprecedented visibility, predictive power, and automation in how maritime risks are identified, priced, and managed. The Challenge:…
HSBC Asia Economics recently released its Q4 2025 report is entitled: “Plenty to chew on”. The preamble notes that front-loading and the AI hardware boom have boosted export volumes so far this year, but US tariffs are set to take their toll, weighing on trade and investment across Asia. It goes on. Still, in the…
The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI) proudly welcomed its newly inducted Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) Shivalik at Visakhapatnam Port today, marking her maiden voyage under the Indian flag and SCI ownership. Shivalik, with a capacity of 82,000 CBM, was inducted into SCI’s fleet on 10th September 2025. Renamed after the Shivalik mountain range,…
GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group company and leader in digital engineering, has announced a strategic alliance with IRCLASS Systems and Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (ISSPL), formerly a division of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). This collaboration aims to accelerate digital transformation across the Oil & Gas, Marine, Power, Heavy Industry, Automotive, Construction, and Port sectors through co-delivered,…
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has announced the rollout of the Virtual Twin for Ships Life Cycle Assessment and 3D Classification, powered by the Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE Platform. This milestone represents a major stride in IRS’s Digital Transformation Journey, enabling the maritime industry to benefit from next-generation classification services. Through this rollout, IRS is set…
