FSUI Urges Unity to Safeguard Seafarers in Conflict Zones

Jagdamba Prasad Pandey – Amid escalating geopolitical conflicts, the Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) has issued an urgent, impassioned plea to the global maritime community to honour seafarers who have lost their lives in high-risk zones and stand in solidarity with those currently serving onboard. Commercial vessels operating in dangerous maritime routes—such as the

Cleaner Coasts Ahead

Jagdamba Prasad Pandey – Prudence Marine Services organised a beach cleanup drive at the Juhu Koliwada section of Juhu Beach, Mumbai, bringing together employees who participated enthusiastically in the initiative. As a company connected to the maritime industry, Prudence Marine recognises the importance of protecting our oceans and coastal environment. The cleanup drive reflected the

Emotional Resilience Spotlighted

Pratik Bijlani – The Maritime Union of India (MUI) brought the often-unseen emotional demands of life at sea into focus during a webinar on 25 July, bringing together maritime professionals and young aspirants, including cadets from the Institute of Maritime Studies (IMS), Goa, for a conversation on emotional resilience, self-awareness and mental well-being. Moderated by

₹160 Cr Pact to Boost India’s Energy Storage Manufacturing

Mecpower Solutions Limited, a Gujarat-headquartered leader in solar infrastructure and clean energy solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Gujarat to set up a proposed 5 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Assembly Facility at Karjan, with an envisaged investment of approximately ₹160 crore. The proposed facility is expected to