On 25th June, the MMS Group marked the Day of the Seafarer with a heartfelt celebration held at the Royal Bombay Seamen’s Club, Mumbai. The event brought together the maritime community to honour the dedication and resilience of seafarers, who form the backbone of global trade. Established in 1981 by Mr Suresh Godbole, the MMS…
– Pratik Bijlani – On 3rd July, Khaitan Legal Associates and Quadraant Legal marked a significant milestone in India’s maritime legal landscape with the launch of their dedicated marine and admiralty practice at Hotel Trident, Mumbai. The collaboration aims to deliver clear, practical, and industry-aligned solutions for stakeholders in the shipping insurance and maritime sectors,…
ready to see Wars or Control over Drinking water and I see its roots originating from the US Soil. Billionaires will pour in the money to control as they did with the Armament, Pharma Industries etc. Sounds far-fetched does it not? I hope my foresight is wrong. $52,96 million move aims to assert Indian presence…
Crew aboard the “Sea Ship 2” at Sharjah anchorage has faced an enquiry from its Iranian owner on the 630 MT Cargo that was delivered successfully, but with the charge of having adding 60 MT of water to its diesel cargo Padmesh Prabhune – What once created concerns among the families of seafarers stranded on…
Capt Daniel Joseph, Dy. Director General is taking significant steps to enhance the travel experience of Indian seafarers. Recently, Capt Joseph met with the COO and officials of Adani Mumbai Airport at the T1 Terminal Corporate Office to discuss dedicated Seafarer Assistance Services. Key proposals discussed for a pilot rollout included: Following up on the…
The DP World operated International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) at Cochin achieved a significant milestone by handling over 81,000 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) in June 2025—a 35% increase over May 2025. This growth reflects the terminal’s enhanced throughput capacity and sustained performance efficiency. In June 2025, DP World Cochin successfully handled 54 vessels, including several…
Delphine Estibeiro – The Directorate General of Shipping is taking significant steps to enhance India’s maritime sector, with a focus on establishing an Indian Protection & Indemnity (P&I) Club. Speaking at the Quadrant Legal & Khaitan Legal maritime event on 3rd July at Hotel Trident in Mumbai, Mr Ash Mohomad, Deputy Director General, emphasized the…
• The EU is prepared for any outcome in trade talks with the US, including a breakdown in negotiations, according to Ursula von der Leyen. The Commission president made the remarks in the early hours of this morning after discussing the latest proposals from the White House with the bloc’s leaders in Brussels. With the…
