Transforming Training
Pratik Bijlani – As the maritime industry accelerates towards decarbonisation, digitalisation and increasingly complex ship operations, the role of maritime trainers has never been more critical. Reflecting this changing landscape, the Maritime Trainers Guild (MTG) celebrated its 15th Foundation Day on 1st August at Bharat Ratnam, Mumbai, with a conference themed Transforming Maritime Education: Fuels,…
India’s Maritime Transformation Puts Seafarers First
Pratik Bijlani – For an industry built around ships, ports and cargo, India’s maritime story is increasingly being defined by the people who keep it moving. That message resonated strongly at the stakeholder interaction organised by the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) on 8th August at Taj Lands’ End, Mumbai, where discussions on seafarer…
India’s Ports Brace for Maritime Security Shift
Pratik Bijlani – India is moving towards a more integrated and technology-driven approach to port security, with cybersecurity, surveillance, inter-agency coordination and emerging geopolitical threats becoming central to maritime security planning. These priorities came into focus at the 2nd National Port Security Conference 2026, held in New Delhi on 6th August under the aegis of…
Thordon Bearings Strengthens Distribution Reach
Thordon Bearings, the market leader in environmentally safe, water-lubricated and grease-free bearing and seal solutions, has welcomed marine engineering and naval architecture firm SAI Engineering to its growing global network of authorised distributors. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), SAI Engineering employs a team of technical experts with more than 10 years of extensive experience,…
SHM Shipcare Leader Saifuddin Hajee Honoured for Outstanding Contribution to Maritime Sector
SHM Shipcare Private Limited (“SHM Shipcare”), one of the integrated maritime companies engaged in shipbuilding, ship repair, ship management, and maritime safety solutions announced that Mr. Saifuddin Hajee, Managing Director and Group CEO has been conferred ‘The Outstanding Industry Achievement Award’ at the All-India Achievers Conclave & Awards 2026. The recognition acknowledges his contribution to…
Maritime Leaders Rally for Seafarer Safety and Sector Cohesion
Pratik Bijlani – With geopolitical tensions continuing to disrupt global shipping, ensuring the safety and welfare of merchant seafarers has become an increasingly urgent priority. Against this backdrop, the International Maritime Federation (IMF) and the Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) convened a Joint Maritime Stakeholders’ Coordination Meeting on 5th August, bringing together senior representatives…
What’s the Optimal Mooring Line Count?
Ports sometimes have requirements for the number of mooring ropes a vessel calling must have on board. John Southam and Vicky Dolka, of NorthStandard*, examine who is responsible when the requirement exceeds the number normally carried. The number of mooring lines a vessel must carry during normal operation is decided on a vessel-by-vessel basis. The…
IRS Strengthens Industry Engagement Through Marine Equipment Dialogue
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) organised a customer interaction meet with manufacturers, technical consultants and other stakeholders from the marine equipment industry to strengthen collaboration, understand customer requirements and gather feedback on its Marine Component Certification and Type & Works Approval services. The meeting brought together manufacturers representing diverse product segments including battery energy storage…