Pratik Bijlani – In a poignant ceremony at Mumbai’s historic Sailors Memorial in Masjid Bunder, the maritime community came together on April 5th, 2024, to mark the inauguration of National Maritime Day 2024. The solemn event, organized by the Shipping Fraternity, paid homage to the seamen and merchant navy personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice…
Padmesh Prabhune – The Grand Finale of the 61st National Maritime Day was held at the YB Chavan Auditorium, Mumbai, with its theme of: ‘Sustainable Shipping- Opportunities and Challenges’ Eminent maritime personalities from India and abroad and seafarers and their families participated in the colourful event held in Mumbai on Friday, 5 April 2024. The…
Industry faces ongoing concerns related to environmental practices, hazardous materials, seafarers’ safety, and labor conditions Padmesh Prabhune As part of National Maritime Day Celebrations week, a seminar was held on Monday, 01st April at IRS Powai titled as ‘Sustainable Shipping – Challenges’ session, it witnessed presentations on the topic by eminent professionals in the…
Delphine Estibeiro – On the occasion of the 61st National Maritime Day Celebration (NMDC), the NMDC committee members organised a thought-provoking seminar titled Sustainable Shipping – Opportunities on 02nd April at the renowned The Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCI). Mr Atul Ubale, Director – Bulk Carrier & Tankers, & Additional Charge of Director –…
Pratik Bijlani – Greenfield Marine Technologies, a company dedicated to promoting ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) principles, has unveiled a groundbreaking solution to address the challenges faced by seafarers in the merchant navy. Recognizing the demanding and often isolating nature of maritime careers, Greenfield has developed Shiparc.ai, an innovative app designed to improve the lives and…
Pratik Bijlani – On the 4th April, Mumbai’s bustling CST station played host to a remarkable maritime exhibition called Sagar Ki Pukar, which was organised as part of the National Maritime Day Week 2024 celebrations, the event offered a unique opportunity for the local populace to gain insights into the Merchant Navy and its significance.…
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), one of India’s leading container ports, achieved a historic milestone by recording it’s highest-ever throughput of 6.43 million TEUs in the fiscal year 2023-24. Surpassing the 6.05 million TEU mark of 2022-23, the Port continues its upward trajectory. In comparison, the corresponding period last year witnessed a record throughput, marking…
On March 22nd, Ganpat University hosted an international conference titled Revitalising and Rejuvenating Bhartiya Knowledge System for Making Bharat Vishwaguru by 2047 on their campus. The ritual began with an auspicious Sanskrit prayer led by Ganpat University students, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by dignitaries. विद्या नाम नरस्य रूपमधिकं प्रच्छन्नगुप्तं धनम् ।…
Mind-set is crucial in the shipping sector because it influences how personnel approach their tasks When we encounter serious events, we frequently discuss the importance of changing our mind-set. For instance, when I was growing up, my mom was hospitalised, and my dad had to balance home, office, and hospital. When mom returned home, my…
Pratik Bijlani – The recent collaboration between the Directorate General of Shipping and The Yoga Institute in Mumbai culminated in a transformative event named “Sagar Mein Yog,” held at Belapur Jetty, Navi Mumbai on March 31st. This pioneering initiative aimed to integrate yoga and holistic well-being practices into the lives of seafarers, addressing the unique…