Global Trade Risks Meet Real‑World Learning

Delphine Estibeiro – Marine risk is evolving faster than the clauses that govern it. In an industry where global trade is being reshaped by geopolitics, technology, complex supply chains, and increasingly sophisticated fraud, professionals are seeking sharper tools to navigate uncertainty. NeoProEd’s Navigating Currents programme, accredited by the London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF)…

Marea Models Launches in UK with AI Precision

Marea Scale Models has launched in the UK, bringing its proprietary AI-assisted design process, Ai Refloat™, to the European maritime market. The process has been developed to produce highly detailed & accurate, immediately recognisable maritime scale models more efficiently while preserving the hand-finished detail clients expect. Already used on the company’s first commercial commissions, Ai…

INS Sudarshini Docks at Alexandria on Lokayan 26 Voyage

Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the historic port city of Alexandria, Egypt, on 23 September, as part of her ongoing Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition. The port call marks the ship’s second visit to Alexandria during the deployment. The 10-month expedition commenced from Kochi on 20 Jan 2026, with INS Sudarshini scheduled…

NorthStandard Joins Forces with PntGuard to Tackle GNSS Threats

NorthStandard has entered a partnership with SGM Technology to offer its members the innovative PntGuard™ platform for authenticating ship position signals in real time on preferential terms, to help them overcome incidents of GNSS jamming and spoofing.  The agreement entitles NorthStandard Members to access PntGuard at a 15% discount, in line with the global marine…

ICS Mumbai Awards Night 2026 Celebrates Excellence and the Future of Commercial Shipping

The commercial side of shipping may often operate behind the scenes, but on 11th September, the professionals who help move that industry forward took centre stage at the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) Mumbai Annual Awards Night 2026, held at The Ballard Pier, Mumbai. Bringing together experienced maritime professionals, industry leaders, Fellows, students and emerging…

Inland City, Ocean Vision

Capt Sengar Leads Lucknow’s Maritime Awakening The Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) marked a historic milestone with the inauguration of its Lucknow Chapter during the India Maritime Summit 2026, held on 13th September at Hotel Savvy Grand, Lucknow. The event brought together distinguished maritime leaders, educators, and industry representatives to honour the courage and service of Indian…

Building Resilient Legal Pathways for Global Shipping

At a time when ships are increasingly navigating not only volatile seas but also a maze of sanctions, geopolitical tensions, cyber risks, digital contracts and rapidly changing regulations, the legal architecture supporting global shipping is being tested like never before. These challenges formed the backdrop to the 3rd Edition of the International Maritime Legal Conference…

When Politics Undermines Policy: Can Maritime Excellence Endure?

When politics undermines policy, can maritime excellence truly endure? That was the unspoken question echoing across this year’s World Maritime Day, observed on 24 September under the IMO’s theme “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence.” While the slogan emphasizes implementation and resilience, the reality at sea is far harsher. Wars in the Strait of Hormuz…