STCW Comprehensive Review Brings Maritime Leaders Together
Pratik Bijlani – The Directorate General of Shipping, in partnership with the Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) and the Institute of Marine Engineers (IMEI), hosted a major STCW Comprehensive Review Workshop on August, 27th at MSC Crewing Services Pvt Ltd in Mumbai. This workshop is an important milestone in the continuing global assessment…
OLYMPIC FUMBLES
What near misses and such few medals for having stayed in the race! None of gold and silver; so be contented with bronze if nothing else! But let’s soul search what’s wrong and why such poor paltry success for such a sub-continental country lacking nothing at all as proven in many other fields! If Asian…
Strain on Global Shipping Market In 2024 And Its Impact On Inflation
In 2024, the global shipping industry, which serves as the foundation of international trade, is facing unprecedented challenges. This sector-wide pressure is affecting supply chains while also contributing to broader economic concerns such as inflation. Here’s a closer look at the issues behind the strain on global shipping and the resulting inflationary repercussions. Rising geopolitical…
MSC Antonia Loses 46 Containers Amid Severe Weather in Indian Ocean
Pratik Bijlani – On August 28, the Liberia-flagged container vessel MSC Antonia encountered severe weather in the Indian Ocean corridor, resulting in the loss of 46 containers and damage to 305 others. The incident occurred approximately 29 nautical miles northeast of Port St. Johns, off South Africa’s Eastern Cape, while the vessel was en route…
HIMT Celebrates a Dual Milestone
HIMT College recently marked a momentous occasion during India’s 78th Independence Day celebrations, hosting two significant events: the Passing out Parade of the 25th Batch of Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) and the 31st Batch of Electro-Technical Officers (ETO), alongside the induction of the 2nd batch of Synergy-sponsored Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) cadets. The day…
Mumbai Port Authority Embarks on a New Era with Major Inaugurations and MoUs
Pratik Bijlani – On August 23, the Mumbai Port Authority conducted a special celebration at New Customs House in Ballard Estate, Mumbai, to welcome Mr Sarbananda Sonowal, Honourable Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways. The visit was intended to kick off numerous significant projects and activities that will usher in a new era for the…
Record-breaking Sailors’ Society cadet conference reveals new insight into Gen Z seafarers
The first of the 2024 Sailors’ Society Cadet Conferences: Wellbeing skills for future seafarers drew over 4000 cadets, shattering all prior attendance records for these international events. Cadets from maritime colleges and institutions across the Indian subcontinent joined new-to-sea ratings for a virtual conference focused on the critical topic of wellness and mental health in…
Maritime Unions and ICCSA Strengthen Ties through Symbiotic Collaboration
Pratik Bijlani – A critical meeting was conducted at the Radisson Hotel in Mumbai on August 21st, representing a watershed moment for The Maritime Union of India (MUI), National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI), and ICC Shipping Association. The gathering, which was primarily intended as a networking event, gave a platform for union representatives…