Pratik Bijlani – The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) convened a National Consultative Workshop with Coastal States and Union Territories in New Delhi, marking another important step in shaping the future of India’s maritime sector under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. The workshop brought together senior officials and maritime stakeholders to align…
Pratik Bijlani – French shipping major CMA CGM has reflagged its fifth container vessel under the Indian registry, reinforcing India’s growing position as an attractive maritime hub for global fleet operators. The latest vessel, CMA CGM VILA DO CONDE, has now been registered under the Indian flag after previously sailing under the Maltese registry. The…
Pratik Bijlani – Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first container shipping company in the world to operate a fleet of 1,000 vessels. The landmark was reached following the delivery of the 11,480 TEU MSC Migsan from Zhoushan Changhong shipyard in China, according to data from maritime consultancy Linerlytica. This…
Indian Navy’s INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel deployed under the IOS SAGAR initiative, arrived at Jakarta, Indonesia on 21 Apr 2026, marking the third port call of its operational deployment to the Indian Ocean Region. The ship, with a multinational crew from 16 Friendly Foreign Countries onboard, transited the narrow Malacca and Singapore Straits…
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, has been contracted to supply the Cargo Handling and Fuel Gas Supply systems for two new 51,350 m3 capacity midsize ammonia fuelled liquid ammonia carriers, which will also be capable of carrying liquefied petroleum gas. The ships are being built at the Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore &…
Technology group Wärtsilä announces the launch of NTPRO 7, a next‑generation bridge and ship‑handling simulator designed to support future‑ready maritime training. The new platform responds to the maritime industry’s rapid shift to digital navigation, increasing digitalisation of bridge systems, and growing demands on training institutions to prepare crews for modern, complex vessel operations. NTPRO 7 is…
The Republican Maritime Union (RMU) has announced the formation of its new National Committee following elections held on 14 April 2026. The newly elected leadership assumed office on 20 April and convened its first executive meeting, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding the rights, dignity, and welfare of seafarers in India and globally. The meeting introduced…
The Indian maritime workforce, long celebrated for its skill and global presence, is increasingly confronting a disturbing internal crisis—systematic exploitation not only by foreign shipowners but, more alarmingly, by fellow Indians, including former seafarers turned recruiters and manning agents. This internalized oppression has created a cycle of abuse that continues to undermine the dignity, safety,…
