For the cadets of GME Batch 47 and ETO Batch 19, 31st August marked the end of one journey and the beginning of another. At the Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy (AEMA) in Karjat, the Passing-Out Parade brought together cadets, families, faculty and senior maritime leaders to celebrate the completion of intensive training and the transition towards…
K Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Sejin Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. and ClassNK have signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) regarding the joint development of a new generation Eco LPG carrier that complies with the IGC Code amendment. The signing ceremony was held at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. An amendment to the IGC Code, an international…
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (HHI) has developed a 35,000 m³ LPG/Ammonia carrier. ClassNK reviewed the design concept of the vessel and, having confirmed that it meets the prescribed requirements, issued an Approval in Principle (AiP). A certificate handover ceremony was held at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. The vessel was developed by HHI…
DP World Cochin’s International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) recorded its highest-ever monthly throughput in August 2026, handling 97,952 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), an increase of 51% year-on-year. DP World Cochin’s record August throughput builds on sustained growth in container volumes at the terminal. After handling 74,644 TEUs in June and 74,585 TEUs in July, volumes…
Berg Propulsion is set to open its own office in Mumbai, in an expansion of its global network which reflects its growing participation in shipbuilding projects across India. Scheduled to open on 1 January 2027, the new office will offer a contact hub for Berg’s activities in India as it builds on its relationships with…
Adani Gangavaram Port, the deepest and one of the most modern ports in India has reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability through a CSR activity during Ganesh Chaturthi distribution of 1600 clay Ganesh idols to its employees, customers, business partners and stake holders and the public at the port emphasizing its dedication to eco-friendly practices…
The World Maritime Council (WMC) a platform for Recruitment & Placement Service (RPS), Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs) and empanelled Directors approved by the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) is being officially launched with a clear vision to strengthen India’s Maritime ecosystem, support responsible shipping businesses, protect the interests of seafarers, and promote sustainable growth…
The Indo-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IBLCCI) inaugurated its South India Chapter in Chennai on 15 September, marking an important step in expanding the Chamber’s engagement across the region. The Chapter was inaugurated in the presence of Ms. Nina Pineau, Consul & Deputy Head of Mission, Consulate General of Belgium in Mumbai, who was…
ISSPL Limited, (formerly known as “IRClass Systems and Solutions Limited” and “IRClass Systems and Solutions Private Limited”) (“ISSPL”), a provider of testing, third party inspection certification and related technical services, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (“DRHP”) with BSE Limited for its proposed Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) on the SME platform. The proposed public…
