Striking a Balance
On June 30th 2024, Mr David Birwadkar retired as Advisor, The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited (GESCO). Before this he was Vice President for 14 years in the same company. He is a well-known figure in the marine business, with vast experience and significant achievements in a variety of crucial roles. He has a wealth…
Announcement of SkillsPlus and LSF Global JV for Maritime Skills Development
We are excited to announce a Joint Venture (JV) between SkillsPlus* and *LSF Global to support the Skills Development needs of the Maritime Industry. Both companies are leaders in their respective fields of maritime training and corporate management training. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in maritime sector training, with a shared mission to create comprehensive…
IRS announces the superannuation of its Managing Director Mr Vijay Arora
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) announces the superannuation of Mr. Vijay Arora, Managing Director, after completing 34 years of dedicated service. Mr. Arora retired from his position on June 30. Throughout his tenure, Mr. Arora has made invaluable contributions to the organization, leading with vision and commitment. He has been instrumental in ensuring that we…
IMO Recognizes Exceptional Bravery at Sea with 2024 Award
Pratik Bijlani – The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has named the recipients of the 2024 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. This distinguished award is presented to two groups of nominees: the captain and crew of the oil tanker Marlin Luanda, and the captain and crew of the tugboat Pemex Maya. These personnel displayed…
IDEOLOGISING POPULACE
– Capt Sury Pullat The OUTLOOK Indian magazine’s (recent) coverage of politics, election results and people who vote to govern, seems to have failed at the outset, ideologically itself. For, two-thirds exercising adult suffrage don’t crystallise the thoughts that transpired through the entire population’s mind or the suffragists as activists. It is a pity that…
Stowaways: Legal Challenges in the Shipping Industry
Stowaways, or unauthorised people who board ships, continue to pose a significant issue to the shipping sector. Aside from the inherent dangers to the stowaways, their presence raises legal, logistical, and ethical concerns for shipowners, crew members, and authorities alike. In this essay, we will look at the various concerns involving stowaways in the context…
