Pratik Bijlani – During India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) announced the signing of 76 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with key maritime stakeholders, signalling a powerful leap toward India’s maritime transformation. These agreements form part of a larger wave of over 600 MoUs signed overall by DG Shipping,…
Pratik Bijlani and Sonia Parmar – As part of India Maritime Week 2025, the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) organized a landmark seminar titled “GMIS – Guardians of the Sea: Maritime Safety and Security” under the theme “Navigating Safely: Building Smart, Secure, and Sovereign Seaways.” The session emphasized the growing importance of maritime safety…
Dr Radhika Vakharia – On 29th October, the Denmark Country Session at India Maritime Week underscored the deepening maritime partnership between India and Denmark, focusing on efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in the global maritime industry. As both nations work toward greener oceans and smarter shipping, the session highlighted how their cooperation is helping to shape…
Marine Insurance Under the Microscope Delphine Estibeiro – In an era of rising risks and complex claims, one question looms large for shipowners, charterers, and insurers alike: Are we really insured? This provocative topic will take centre stage at the exclusive workshop Navigating Risk, Securing Trade: Practical Mastery in Marine Insurance, scheduled for Thursday, 20th…
Pratik Bijlani – At India Maritime Week 2025 (IMW 2025), the Chintan Research Foundation (CRF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), hosted a high-level seminar titled “Transnational Connectivity: Shaping Future Strategic Ties.” The seminar brought together global policymakers, maritime leaders, and diplomats to deliberate on the evolving landscape of international…
India’s US Crude Imports for October highest since 2022 November Shipments likely 4/450,000 Barrels Per Day (BPD) from average 300,000 BPD. India’s oil imports from the U.S. have risen to their highest level since 2022 in October, under-lining bargain hunting by Indian Refiners rather than a structural shift against the Tariffs for India over purchase…
Pratik Bijlani – India’s maritime sector reached a historic milestone on October 17th as the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, celebrated its 75th anniversary with an international conference themed “Samudra Śuddhiḥ, Rāṣṭrasya Vṛiddhih – Powering India’s Green Maritime Renaissance.” The event, held at the Bharat…
Pratik Bijlani – The highly anticipated India Maritime Week 2025 commenced on 27 October at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai, marking the beginning of a landmark global maritime gathering organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW). The weeklong event, running till 31 October, is being held under the theme “Uniting Oceans,…
Dr Radhika Vakharia – Ports are no longer just gateways for goods; they are evolving into dynamic hubs of innovation, sustainability, and economic resilience. This was the central theme of the high‑profile conference Ports as Engines of Transformation, held on 28 October at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, as part of the much‑anticipated India Maritime…
Government of India is organizing the India Maritime Week 2025, a five-day global event focused on the maritime sector, from October 27th to 31st, 2025 at Mumbai. This significant gathering will bring together over 75+ nations to address innovative solutions for sustainable ocean management and maritime trade. With participation from 200+ international speakers and attendance of 100,000+ delegates, India Maritime Week 2025 will…