Pratik Bijlani – The future of the maritime industry may be shaped by technology, sustainability and changing trade patterns, but at the heart of its transformation lies one critical factor—people. This message resonated throughout the third edition of the Ganpat University Maritime Skill Conclave 2026, held on 6th June at The Leela, Mumbai, where more…
The Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association (CLFMA) of India has expressed concern over the growing shortage of soybean meal (SBM), a critical protein ingredient used in animal feed, which is leading to a sharp rise in feed costs and creating significant challenges for India’s poultry, aquaculture and livestock sectors. Soybean meal prices have risen by…
Pratik Bijlani – On World Ocean Day 2026, the halls of the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in Mumbai became a meeting ground for scientists, maritime professionals, policymakers, entrepreneurs, environmentalists, and students, all united by a common belief: India’s future is deeply connected to the health and prosperity of its oceans. Organized under the…
The Western Region Chapter (WRC) of the Association of Multimodal Transport Operators of India (AMTOI) convened its Networking & Fellowship Meet 2026 at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club, Chembur, on 10 June. The event brought together leading professionals from logistics, shipping, freight forwarding, multimodal transport, warehousing, and supply chain sectors. Welcoming the gathering, Dr. Sharmila…
DP World and NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) today honoured 10 women entrepreneurs at the culmination of We Rise, a nationwide initiative supporting women-led businesses with export readiness and market access. Launched in October 2025, We Rise (Women Entrepreneurs Reimagining Inclusive and Sustainable Enterprises) equips women entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge and networks…
Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has released details of an incident in May when a ship under its management rescued two Filipino fishermen from their sinking boat. The bulk carrier was underway from Abbot Point, Australia to Cam Pha, Vietnam with a full load of 80,000 tonnes of coal when the crew observed…
Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Accord Software and Systems Private Limited (ASSPL), Bengaluru for the procurement of 20 Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System (ECGNSS) Jammers for the Indian Navy at a total cost of Rs 449 crore with minimum 75% indigenous content. The contract, under the Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and…
Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI), hosted its End-of-Program Felicitation Ceremony 2026 to honor the graduating cadets of the 2022 Marine Engineering batch, 2023 Nautical Science batch, and 2025 Diploma in Nautical Science batch. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the cadets’ academic and professional journey as they prepared to embark on their careers in the…
A delegation from the Nigerian National War College visited Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) as part of its study programme aimed at understanding India’s maritime ecosystem, classification services, defence shipbuilding initiatives, and emerging developments in sustainable shipping. The visit provided an opportunity for the delegation to gain insights into the role played by IRS in…
Pratik Bijlani – There was a sense of purpose in the air as maritime leaders, insurers, shipowners, policymakers and industry experts gathered at the Shipping Corporation of India Auditorium in Mumbai on June 5. The occasion was a Workshop on the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP), but the discussions quickly revealed that the initiative is…