Pratik Bijlani – On July 16, the Indian Register of Shipping (IRCLASS) and the Directorate of Marine Engineering College Alumni (DMECA) held a critical technical symposium on the use of digitization and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve ship efficiency. This historic event brought together industry experts and stakeholders to discuss how cutting-edge digital technology and…
Pratik Bijlani – Yemen’s Houthi rebels, along with the Iranian-backed Iraqi militia known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, have claimed credit for a coordinated military assault targeting four vessels at Israel’s Haifa port. The action was apparently in response to an Israeli airstrike on Khan Younis, which killed at least 90 Palestinians and injured…
First time in 15 years, AEMA officer graduates entirely manned MV Federal Clyde Ship management companies that run specific pre-sea training institutions are uncommon, but they provide shipowners with the certainty of a consistent supply of highly qualified seafarers to manage their vessels. When the whole officer pool comes from the same prestigious academy, the…
On June 30th 2024, Mr David Birwadkar retired as Advisor, The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited (GESCO). Before this he was Vice President for 14 years in the same company. He is a well-known figure in the marine business, with vast experience and significant achievements in a variety of crucial roles. He has a wealth…
We are excited to announce a Joint Venture (JV) between SkillsPlus* and *LSF Global to support the Skills Development needs of the Maritime Industry. Both companies are leaders in their respective fields of maritime training and corporate management training. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in maritime sector training, with a shared mission to create comprehensive…
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) announces the superannuation of Mr. Vijay Arora, Managing Director, after completing 34 years of dedicated service. Mr. Arora retired from his position on June 30. Throughout his tenure, Mr. Arora has made invaluable contributions to the organization, leading with vision and commitment. He has been instrumental in ensuring that we…
Pratik Bijlani – The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has named the recipients of the 2024 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. This distinguished award is presented to two groups of nominees: the captain and crew of the oil tanker Marlin Luanda, and the captain and crew of the tugboat Pemex Maya. These personnel displayed…
– Capt Sury Pullat The OUTLOOK Indian magazine’s (recent) coverage of politics, election results and people who vote to govern, seems to have failed at the outset, ideologically itself. For, two-thirds exercising adult suffrage don’t crystallise the thoughts that transpired through the entire population’s mind or the suffragists as activists. It is a pity that…
Stowaways, or unauthorised people who board ships, continue to pose a significant issue to the shipping sector. Aside from the inherent dangers to the stowaways, their presence raises legal, logistical, and ethical concerns for shipowners, crew members, and authorities alike. In this essay, we will look at the various concerns involving stowaways in the context…
