Pratik Bijlani – On 18th September, ClassNK marked an important milestone as it celebrated the 40th anniversary of its Mumbai office with a grand event at the Hotel Trident, Mumbai. The occasion brought together leading figures from the maritime fraternity, including shipowners, ship managers, regulators, and industry stakeholders, all gathered to commemorate four decades of…
Shipping keeps the world going, yet life on the water can be dangerous and hard. Today, AI is helping sailors learn faster, make better choices, and stay safe and healthy. AI is like an intelligent teammate: it never gets tired, it learns from data, and it helps people instead of taking their place. Training simulations…
Sea Resolute LLP, a rising force in the maritime services sector, has completed six years of operations, celebrating a journey defined by resilience, growth, and trusted partnerships. Founded in 2019, the company has steadily built a reputation as a dependable partner in port captaincy, marine surveys, shipping, port, and logistics support services. Over the years,…
Pratik Bijlani – On September 23rd, The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), in association with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), hosted a roadshow on “Financing the Future of Maritime India” at SCI in Mumbai. Serving as a prelude to India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025, scheduled from October 27–31 at the NESCO Exhibition…
Global Rankings and Maritime Implications · A Great Lakes oil pipeline faces 3 controversies with no speedy resolutions For more than a decade, controversy over an oil pipeline that passes directly through a Native American reservation and then across a sensitive waterway that is also a key shipping lane has brewed in Wisconsin and Michigan.…
Pratik Bijlani – On 19th September, the Foreign Owners Representatives and Ship Managers Association (FOSMA) hosted its Annual Dinner at Hotel Aurika in Mumbai, bringing together an illustrious gathering of ship managers, industry leaders, stakeholders, and dignitaries from across the maritime spectrum. Widely regarded as one of the most significant occasions in the shipping calendar,…
The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) – Madras Branch’s Annual General Meeting 2025 unfolded as a landmark event, marked by profound reflections on the past, insightful deliberations on the present, and an ambitious vision for the future of maritime affairs. Commencing with a robust review of the Branch’s stellar performance, the gathering celebrated the vibrant…
Samudra Se Samriddhi · P&I claims hit a ten-year peak Lockton, the world’s largest independent insurance broker, has released a report highlighting mounting financial pressures on the International Group of P&I Clubs despite modest premium increases. The report also highlights the crisis of suicides at sea. Lockton, the world’s largest independent insurance broker, has released…
