Delphine Estibeiro – On 24 March, VR Maritime Services Pvt Ltd (VRM) hosted a landmark seminar at its Mumbai office, bringing offshore seafarers face‑to‑face with shipowners in a rare and insightful exchange. The event drew 110 seafarers alongside representatives from the Maritime Union of India (MUI), National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI), NUSI Offshore…
The Government of India’s decision to station a dedicated official at the Indian High Commission in London to liaise directly with the International Maritime Organization marks a pivotal policy shift for the nation’s maritime sector. Long overdue, this strategic move comes at a time when India’s standing in global shipping and the reputation of its…
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) hosted a technical seminar bringing together senior officials from the Indian Coast Guard and representatives from leading shipyards to deliberate on emerging technologies and strategic developments shaping the maritime sector. The Chief Guest for the seminar was Inspector General Sudhir Sahni, TM, DDG (Material & Maintenance), Indian Coast Guard. The…
Delphine Estibeiro – We often hear that donating blood saves not just one life, but three. Indeed, a single unit of blood can be separated into red blood cells, plasma, and platelets—each of which may be given to a different patient. As part of the 63rd National Maritime Week celebrations, the Directorate General of Shipping…
Shipping companies are entering a more complex and capital-intensive phase as decarbonisation regulations begin to translate emissions targets into direct operating costs and long-term investment pressure. This is according to a new global survey of senior maritime executives commissioned by technology group Wärtsilä. The study, based on responses from 225 maritime leaders, found that…
The Indian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA) successfully organised the 6th edition of its Technical Paper Presentation Competition on 21st March 2026, reaffirming its continued commitment to fostering a culture of research, innovation and technical excellence among pre-sea maritime students. Conducted under the aegis of the Research & Training Committee, the competition provided a distinguished platform…
DP World today delivered a permanent Clubhouse to ZEN GOLF Range & Academy in Gurugram, India, reinforcing its commitment to grassroots golf development ahead of the Hero Indian Open (26-29 March). The clubhouse is the second under DP World’s global Clubhouse development programme, following the inaugural facility launched in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2025.…
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has won the Maritime Mobility Innovation award for its fully managed bonded connectivity service, NexusWave, at the Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA) 2026 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards. The award was presented on 24 March at the Walter E. Washington Convention Centre in Washington, DC, United States. Purpose built for the…
Pratik Bijlani – d’Amico Ship Ishima India organised its flagship seminar Beyond the Horizon on 4th & 5th February at Hotel Leela, Mumbai, bringing together ship officers, shore staff and maritime professionals for two days of focused knowledge sharing and forward-looking dialogue. The seminar reflected the company’s continued emphasis on safety, compliance, crew welfare and…
Traditionally, shipping has been regarded as the backbone of global trade. Without shipping, the world would starve; and seafarers, entrusted with transporting precious cargo across oceans, remain the true assets who keep the world moving. Yet this noble profession has consistently borne the harshest brunt during pandemics and wars. Strait of Hormuz: Epicentre of Global…