TRIBUTE TO A FRIEND…Capt Nitin Hardi

Our scriptures clearly state that the cycle of life and death is the rule of nature. What is created will be destroyed. That is the universal truth. However, once in a while, when the reality of ‘universal truth’ hits, one can’t help, but look heavenwards and scream ‘WHY?? WHY him? Yes, we know that GOD

India ONGC plans foray into Ethane Carrier Business

India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corp is seeking joint venture partners to build very large Ethane carriers (VLEC’s) to ship feedstock for its petrochemical plant in Western India. India’s ONGC is seeking joint venture partners to build very large ethane carriers (VLEC’s) to ship feedstock for its petrochemical plant in Western India. ONGC Petro additions

Baltic Exchange Market Report

Baltic Dry Index: 1228 (-34) Baltic Capesize Index: 1894 (-75) Baltic Panamax Index: 1000 (-24) Baltic Supramax Index: 868 (-8) Baltic Handysize Index: 549 (1) CAPESIZE The capsize market experienced a somewhat mixed day as the BCI 5TC fell by $617, settling at $15,711. On a positive note, it was encouraging to see all three

“ANGLOTHON” 2025: Elevating English Language Skills in Maritime Education

The Indian Maritime University’s Navi Mumbai Campus recently hosted “ANGLOTHON”, a national-level English proficiency competition, on March 3. The event brought together talented maritime students from across India to showcase their language skills and compete for top honours. The day-long competition consisted of three exciting events: Debate, Quiz, and Just A Minute. These events aimed

Sustainable Maritime Future Takes Centre Stage as IMO Secretary-General Inaugurates Green Shipping Conclave 2025

Jagdamba Prasad Pandey- The Green Shipping Conclave 2025 was officially inaugurated on 20th February by Mr Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The event, chaired by Mr Shantanu Thakur, Hon’ble Minister of State for the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss innovation, cleaner

Geo-Political Risks to Trade & Shipping

A president (stating TARIFF as ‘lovely’ word has left trades at askance! Shipping being a derived demand of economic activities is perplexed about volumes and tonne-miles, after recent ownership and freight fluctuations exemplified by ship prices thrust by high freight rates in most sectors, segments and sizes indeed! Reality, as is that firm markets seldom

Fostering a Culture of Care and Responsibility

Maren Moxom, Chief Financial Officer of the Wallem Group, is delighted to share her story and experiences with the maritime community. Having joined the company in 2020, she has brought a wealth of expertise from her previous roles with global companies such as Schneider Electric and Raytheon, where she worked in engineering and environments. As