On April 1, the SCI Auditorium in Mumbai, was the stage for a remarkable seminar titled “Sustainable Shipping – Youth for Maritime Development”, a key highlight of the weeklong Merchant Navy Week celebrations organized by the National Maritime Day (Central) Committee (NMDC) under the aegis of the Directorate General of Shipping and the Ministry of…
Pratik Bijlani – The Institute of Maritime Studies (IMS) Goa organized a thought-provoking technical seminar titled “Engine Room to Leadership: Building the Future of Marine Engineers” on March 21 at the Mirage Hotel, Mumbai. This seminar, aimed at fostering professional growth and exploring emerging trends in maritime engineering, brought together industry leaders, academicians, and aspiring…
Jagdamba Prasad Pandey – Capt Jagdeep Kahlon, Founder and Managing Director of Ocean One Ship Management, was recently honoured with the prestigious Excellence in Innovation & Maritime Safety award at the News18 NRI Conclave in Chandigarh. This recognition is a testament to his significant contributions to maritime safety and crew management in the shipping industry.…
Pratik Bijlani – On March 11, the Indian Maritime University (IMU) held its 3rd Alumni Industry Meet at the Mumbai Cricket Association, Mumbai. The event emerged as a pivotal forum that enhanced dialogue among industry veterans, IMU officials, and shipping professionals, focusing on the critical importance of strengthening maritime education and fostering industry collaboration. It…
Global shipping executives gathered this week in California for a major annual conference, expecting to discuss market trends and supply chain challenges. Instead they found themselves in crisis mode. On Tuesday, Pres. Trump upended decades of mostly free trade with the two biggest US trading partners, slapping 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada.…
Capt Bjorn Hojgaard’s journey to becoming the Chief Executive Officer of the Anglo-Eastern Univan Group began in rural Denmark, where his parents, both dedicated public school teachers, instilled in him a deep appreciation for education. Surrounded by nature’s splendour, Capt Hojgaard developed a profound connection with the outdoors, particularly the water, which ignited a passion…
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