Pratik Bijlani – On January 30, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, through the Directorate General of Shipping, launched two transformative flagship programs—Sagar Mein Yog and Sagar Mein Samman—at the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) in Mumbai. These initiatives are rooted in the vision of the Prime Minister’s Maritime India Vision 2030 and aim…
Pratik Bijlani – On January 28, the Women’s Wing of The Maritime Union of India (MUI) organized an insightful webinar titled “Managing Emotional Waves.” The event, dedicated to mental health awareness, brought attention to the emotional challenges faced by seafarers and their families, particularly wives, while offering tools and strategies for promoting resilience and well-being.…
In a heart-warming reunion, 10 Indian seafarers who were stranded on the Gas Parrot vessel have safely returned to Mumbai on Friday, 24th January. The crew was abandoned by the vessel’s Italian owner, Gator Shipping, leaving them without support. However, thanks to the tireless efforts of the Director General of Shipping, the National Union of…
Three quarters of businesses worldwide are overhauling their supply chains by working with more rather than fewer suppliers to mitigate risks in an increasingly fragmented global environment. Research unveiled by Economist Impact and DP World at the World Economic Forum highlights this strategic pivot, driven by geopolitical uncertainty which is likely to grow with the…
On 23rd January, Ocean Network Express (ONE) celebrated a historic milestone with the arrival of their first magenta ONE vessel, ONE Responsibility, in West Africa. This call at Meridian Port Services (MPS), Tema, marks a significant development for both Ghana’s trade services as well as ONE’s growing connections in West Africa and globally. The 2024-built,…
Pratik Bijlani – In 2024, the Port of Long Beach has shattered its previous container volume records, with an impressive 9.6 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) handled, surpassing the pandemic-driven record set in 2021. This achievement comes after six consecutive months of record-breaking cargo volumes, with November marking the busiest month in the port’s history.…
Pratik Bijlani – The maritime industry witnessed an alarming rise in seafarer abandonment cases in 2024, with 310 incidents recorded globally—an unprecedented 118% increase compared to 2023. This surge, the highest in two decades, has left over 3,000 seafarers stranded without pay, provisions, or a means to return home. Indian seafarers have been disproportionately affected,…
Pratik Bijlani – India and Indonesia have reinforced their strategic partnership by advancing maritime and defence cooperation through critical agreements and collaborative initiatives. During Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s recent visit to New Delhi, the two nations finalized the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) and agreed to enhance cadet exchanges between their naval academies, reflecting a shared…
Leading bunker trading firm, Glander International Bunkering, has introduced a tool to help users calculate key data for compliance with FuelEU Maritime, which came into effect on January 1. FuelEU Maritime aims to reduce carbon emissions in the shipping sector by incentivizing the use of alternative fuels and imposing penalties for non-compliance. With the new…
