Two pressing concerns impacting Indian seafarers have been formally raised by Frank Viegas, President of the Goan Seafarers Association of India (GSAI), in appeals to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Directorate General of Shipping. The first relates to the newly announced Seafarers Welfare Fund Society (SWFS) Old Age Benefit Scheme, which…
After five successful editions across Bangalore, Goa, Chennai, and Mumbai, Naughtica returns to Mumbai on 20th and 21st March for its biggest celebration yet. This year, 24 colleges and over 700 students will compete in 15 activities over two days, vying for medals and the coveted trophy. Supported by some of the country’s most eminent…
Pratik Bijlani – Amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region, the Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) and the International Maritime Federation (IMF) jointly convened an urgent virtual meeting on 4 March titled “War Update: P&I Coverage Suspension + Stranded Seafarers.” The session followed an earlier emergency coordination meeting held on 2 March and…
With nearly three decades of experience across airlines, technology, and travel services, Jeet Sawhney, Managing Director of ATPI India, has built a career defined by scale, resilience, and leadership in complex travel ecosystems. From senior roles at KLM Air France, VFS, Sabre, and Tripjack, to steering ATPI India today, his journey reflects both operational expertise…
For Marex Media, Ms Delphine Estibeiro engaged in an insightful dialogue with Mr Rohith Agarwal, CEO of Guideship Consulting Services, on the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships. Their conversation examined India’s long-standing leadership in ship recycling, the paradox of its absence from key IMO registers, and the…
Ships operate in one of the most regulated industries in the world. Every vessel must maintain hundreds of maritime documents related to safety, navigation, cargo operations, environmental protection, and crew certifications. These documents include manuals, certificates, inspection reports, and operational logs required under regulations such as SOLAS, MARPOL, and other international maritime standards. Managing this…
Pratik Bijlani – On 26th December, the Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy (AEMA) in Karjat hosted a grand Passing-Out Parade (POP) for its DNS 31, GME 45, and ETO 18 batches, marking the culmination of their rigorous maritime training. The ceremony celebrated the achievements of cadets completing core pre-sea courses, including Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS),…
Pratik Bijlani – The Maritime Trainers Guild (MTG) marked its Launch Day Anniversary on 20 February with a special webinar celebrating its formation as a professional body representing maritime educators and trainers. The seventh Launch Day brought together training leaders, regulators, and academic experts to reflect on the evolving landscape of maritime instruction, address emerging…
