In February 2025, Mr Arsenio Dominguez, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), embarked on a significant visit to India, marking his first tour since assuming office in 2024. This three-day visit underscored India’s pivotal role in the global maritime sector and highlighted collaborative efforts towards sustainable shipping and seafarer welfare. Mr Dominguez’s visit…
Weathering Geo-political Risks for International Trade and Shipping was the theme of the recent seminar held in Singapore by AMICIE on 14th March. AMICIE, meaning `friends of the court’ (from amicus curiae), and the full form of which stands as the ‘Association of Maritime International Commercial Interests and Expertise’ is a seven-year old Society registered…
Mumbai, 19th March 2025 – The National Maritime Games 2025, a landmark initiative by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), is set to make history as the first-ever sporting event dedicated to the Indian maritime sector. Adding to the excitement, the official games mascot, Capt. Matsya, was revealed today, symbolizing the spirit of resilience, strength,…
The most important uncertainties in world trade today are – The Ukraine – Russia war and the Israel war on Gaza against Hamas and Hezbollah in the northern side, the countries that are supporting both Hamas and Hezbollah. At the Munich Security Conference, US Vice President J.D. Vance made it clear that Europe cannot rely…
The 18th edition of the All-India Technical event “Transtech 2025” was organized by Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI), Pune & Institute of Marine Engineers (India), Student Chapter, TMI, Pune in association with Institute of Marine Engineers (India), Pune Branch & The Institution of Engineers (India), Pune Local Centre and Tolani Maritime Institute’s Alumni Association (TMIAN) from…
Pratik Bijlani – On February 18, Anglo-Eastern Ship Management (AESM) celebrated its 50-year milestone with their annual conference, held at Hotel Grand Hyatt in Mumbai. This event known for fostering collaboration and professional growth in the maritime sector, carried the theme Delivering Excellence – 50 years and beyond. It attracted a distinguished gathering of industry…
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply replacement engines for two inland waterway tug pusher vessels operating in Paraguayan rivers. The vessels are owned by ADM Naviera Chaco (ADM). The vessel modifications and new engine installations will be carried out in Asuncion-Paraguay. The orders were booked by Wärtsilä in Q2 and Q4 2024. The new engines will…
DP World has set up women-led shifts at its warehouse operations in Gujarat and Rajasthan with plans to broaden this initiative to its facilities in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The leading global provider of smart end-to-end supply chain solutions launched the pilot project last year with an all -women shift at its sorting facility in…
