Escalating Tensions: Israel-Syria Conflict Sparks New War Front
· The Next Evolution in Offshore Situational Awareness The revolutionary Pathfinder marine radar system is built on Raymarine’s award-winning radar technology and is designed for type-approved CAT 1, CAT 2 and CAT 3 SOLAS vessels. Pathfinder radars deliver trusted radar performance for cargo ships, superyacht, OSV and naval applications. Each system uses Raymarine’s proven solid-state…
ClassNK Revolutionizes Maritime Industry with New Fleet Cost Simulation Service
ClassNK, a leading classification society, has launched a new service called “ClassNK Fleet Cost Simulation” as part of its “ClassNK Transition Support Services”. This innovative service is designed to support the maritime industry’s transition to decarbonized fuels by estimating the cost impact of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction regulations, including IMO’s mid-term measures, EU-ETS, and…
David Birwadkar Seeks Presidency of IME(I) with Vision for Global Excellence
Mr David Birwadkar, a seasoned marine engineer with over 35 years of experience in the maritime industry, has announced his candidacy for the presidency of The Institute of Marine Engineers (India) (IME(I)) for the term 2025-2027. With a proven track record of leadership and expertise in ship operations, shore leadership, training, and mentoring, Birwadkar is…
DP World, Deendayal Port Authority, and Nevomo Join Forces for Autonomous Magnetic Rail Movement
DP World, the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), and Nevomo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore potential opportunities for cooperation in the development and implementation of a pilot project using Nevomo’s MagRail proprietary technology for the self-propelled movement of rail-based cargo and freight within the existing port ecosystems. DP World, a global leader…
MSC Faces $1.1 Billion Claim Over MSC Elsa 3 Sinking as Indian Court Detains Sister Vessel
Pratik Bijlani – The Kerala State Government has filed a $1.1 billion compensation claim against Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) following the sinking of MSC Elsa 3 off the Kerala coast in late May. The claim seeks $1 billion for environmental damage, $44 million for restoration efforts, and $61.3 million for economic losses suffered by the…
Vizhinjam Port Set to Transform EXIM Trade with Direct Connectivity and Faster Transit Times
Pratik Bijlani – Vizhinjam International Seaport, India’s first deepwater transshipment port, is gearing up to commence direct export-import (EXIM) operations by September 2025, marking a major milestone in the nation’s maritime logistics. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), which operates the port, is actively scaling up infrastructure to achieve a 40:60 EXIM-to-transshipment cargo mix…
What’s Hindering Maritime Growth in the Global South?
facilities, especially its over 18,000 centrifuges, after last week’s long range US attacks using B-2 bombers armed with GBU-57 bulker-busting bombs flying from Missouri, USA. Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon briefing last Thursday made it clear that they had been “obliterated” and this was repeated by President Trump on Sunday who claimed with some finality that Iran…
India Takes a Step Forward in Sustainable Ship Recycling with HKC Enforcement
The Directorate General of Shipping and Gujarat Maritime Board, in collaboration with the Ship Recycling Industries Association and the Institute of Marine Engineers India, organized a one-day workshop on “Entry into Force of the Hong Kong Convention – The Way Forward” in Bhavnagar, Gujarat on 30th June. The event marked a significant milestone in the…