ITF and DG Shipping Join Forces to Promote Mental Health Awareness for Indian Seafarers
Pratik Bijlani – On January 7, the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) and the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), Government of India, signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the DG Shipping office in Mumbai, to promote mental health awareness for Indian seafarers. This collaboration signifies a major step toward embedding mental well-being…
Charting a Greener Course
Pratik Bijlani – The maritime industry converged at the Novotel Hotel in Mumbai for the prestigious Celsius Tech Officers Conference hosted by Celsius Tech Limited on November 11-12, 2024. This two-day extravaganza provided a unique opportunity for maritime professionals to share expertise, explore cutting-edge developments in LNG shipping technology, and forge meaningful connections. As the…
A Year of Promise
HSBC Global Economics takes a forward look at 2025 in “A Year of Promise” in which it states that the world is bracing for the impact of Trump’s proposed policy measures and waiting for action following China’s promises to loosen monetary policy and lift consumer spending. However, given ongoing geopolitical, fiscal, and inflation uncertainty, many…
The Pressing Need to Strengthen its Ship-Owning Fleet
India’s reliance on foreign ships to meet its trade needs has underscored the strategic, economic, and operational vulnerabilities of its maritime sector. Strengthening India’s ship-owning fleet is not only critical for national security but also a strategic step towards achieving self-reliance and enhancing economic resilience. Several factors have contributed to India’s limited ship-owning capacity. These…
AEMA Celebrates Graduation of 200 Cadets in Grand Ceremony
On December 26, the Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy (AEMA) hosted a remarkable graduation ceremony for the graduating batches of DNS Batch 29, GME Batch 42, and ETO Batch 16 held at Karjat. The event, attended by distinguished guests, parents, faculty, and cadets, celebrated the graduation of 200 cadets, the largest cohort in the institution’s history since…
Empowering Maritime Professionals with MEG4 and Rope Safety Knowledge
Pratik Bijlani – On December 21, the Mumbai Chapter of the Institute of Marine Engineers (IMEI) hosted a highly informative technical seminar and webinar, titled “MEG4 and Rope Safety”, at the IMEI House in Navi Mumbai. The event convened a panel of esteemed industry experts to delve into the latest Mooring Equipment Guidelines (MEG4) published…
The Visionary behind Shipskart: Dhruv’s Journey to Transforming Maritime Procurement
Capt Dhruv Sawhney, Co-Founder & CEO, Shipskart has been an integral part of the maritime industry for over 14 years, commencing his career as a cadet with Gearbulk and later sailing on oil tankers. In 2011, he transitioned to the offshore industry, where he worked with Bourbon Offshore until 2017. His extensive experience in the…
BYE BYE 2024, WELCOME 2025!
Yet another year has whizzed past, somewhat excitingly for the country- what with a national election, and an assembly election in some states. Some governments changed, whilst others didn’t, with all parties claiming victories- actual, moral or implied. But what changed for the seafarer? Fortunately, (or otherwise) apart from MV Dali, there was no other…
Ensuring Protection of Merchant Naval Personnelis Top Priority, Says Capt. (Dr.) Daniel J Joseph
Padmesh Prabhune – Strict action would be taken against fraudulent companies exploiting aspirants Seafarers will now find it easier to present their case and emphasise their rights to the Government after assurance by one of the senior officials at the seminar ‘Seafarers’ Rights and Employment’ seminar held in Chandigarh on 27, December, 2024. Addressing the…