Pratik Bijlani Kanoo Shipping commemorated a major milestone on October 4, as its Indian subsidiary, Kanoo Shipping India Pvt. Ltd., celebrated five years of operational excellence. Industry leaders and company representatives gathered at The Acres Club in Mumbai, to mark this significant achievement in Kanoo Shipping’s regional expansion. The event drew prominent industry figures, including…
In November 2016, as the Brexit aftermath lingered, the world faced another seismic shift: the election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States. His victory ushered in a wave of anti globalisation sentiment that sent shockwaves through global markets. Trump’s populist agenda and campaign of uncertainty challenged the norms of international…
Pratik Bijlani The National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI) commemorated Seafarers Unity Day on November 6, at the Indian Sailors Home Society (ISHS), convening distinguished maritime experts and union leaders under the unifying theme Seafarers: Moving the World. The internationally broadcast event spotlighted seafarers’ pivotal role in global trade and their selfless dedication. NUSI…
Padmesh Prabhune – The Mission to Seafarers, an NGO providing help to over 1.89 million seafarers in over 200 ports around the world is all set with their growth plans for India. Speaking to Marex Media exclusively during their visit to India, The Ven. Dr Peter Rouch, Secretary General, The Mission to Seafarers, along with…
Collision involving an LPG carrier, a Coal vessel and a fishing boat Padmesh Prabhune – A coal-laden vessel ‘MV Mizan’, collided head-on with a large vessel ‘MV Era Star’ carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Pashur Channel off Mongla Port in Bagerhat last Friday leaving a fisherman named Lokman Hakim missing, who was caught…
Padmesh Prabhune – The Maritime Association of Shipowners, Shipmanagers, and Agents (MASSA) proudly unveiled its new logo during the 25th anniversary celebration of the Massa Maritime Academy (MMA) last week in Mumbai. The refreshed logo embodies MASSA’s core values of education, inclusivity, trust, and reflects its pivotal role in nurturing young talent within the maritime…
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The Baltic Dry Index’s closing at 1410 points this week highlights persistent demand-side pressures across vessel segments within the dry bulk sector. Capesize vessels, predominantly reliant on iron ore shipments, saw daily earnings fall to $15,395 – a level last observed in early January—reflecting diminished iron ore trade flows, compounded by market apprehensions over China’s…
