Modern Platform Enhances Business Travel Within Energy, Marine, Mining and Other Complex Sectors Direct Travel today announced the expansion of Avenir, its global travel platform, across its specialty market divisions, including Energy, Marine and Mining. Delivered through ATPI’s specialist businesses, Avenir provides a single global platform and unified service model for executive and project-based business…
Pratik Bijlani – The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has taken a significant step toward fleet modernization and sustainable shipping by floating a tender worth an estimated $360 million for the construction of six methanol dual-fuel ready feeder container vessels. The move underlines India’s growing commitment to green shipping, domestic shipbuilding, and strengthening national maritime…
Maritime legal education in India is steadily gaining relevance as the nation strengthens its position in global shipping, port development, and maritime trade. Yet, the true potential of this discipline can only be realised through structured, practice-oriented programmes that bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry realities. The focus must now shift towards replicable…
Pratik Bijlani – The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) convened a National Consultative Workshop with Coastal States and Union Territories in New Delhi, marking another important step in shaping the future of India’s maritime sector under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. The workshop brought together senior officials and maritime stakeholders to align…
Pratik Bijlani – French shipping major CMA CGM has reflagged its fifth container vessel under the Indian registry, reinforcing India’s growing position as an attractive maritime hub for global fleet operators. The latest vessel, CMA CGM VILA DO CONDE, has now been registered under the Indian flag after previously sailing under the Maltese registry. The…
Pratik Bijlani – Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first container shipping company in the world to operate a fleet of 1,000 vessels. The landmark was reached following the delivery of the 11,480 TEU MSC Migsan from Zhoushan Changhong shipyard in China, according to data from maritime consultancy Linerlytica. This…
Indian Navy’s INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel deployed under the IOS SAGAR initiative, arrived at Jakarta, Indonesia on 21 Apr 2026, marking the third port call of its operational deployment to the Indian Ocean Region. The ship, with a multinational crew from 16 Friendly Foreign Countries onboard, transited the narrow Malacca and Singapore Straits…
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, has been contracted to supply the Cargo Handling and Fuel Gas Supply systems for two new 51,350 m3 capacity midsize ammonia fuelled liquid ammonia carriers, which will also be capable of carrying liquefied petroleum gas. The ships are being built at the Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore &…
