Delphine Estibeiro – The Maritime Trainers Guild (MTG) will mark its 15th Foundation Day with a high‑profile conference on 1st August at Bharat Ratnam, Mumbai, bringing together trainers, academicians, and maritime professionals to debate the future of seafarer education. With the theme Transforming Maritime Education: Fuels, Faculty & Digital Tools, the conference will examine how…
On Tuesday, 21 July, maritime professionals—including seafarers, shipping executives, healthcare specialists, and technical experts—convened at Hotel Ramada by Wyndham, Jaipur to deliberate on digital transformation, safety, seafarers’ welfare, healthcare, and professional collaboration. The event was jointly supported by the Maritime Union of India (MUI), The Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI), The Institute of…
Nippon Paint participated in SMARTCOR 2026 – 1st International Conference on Materials for Corrosion Resistance and Smart Control, held at CSIR–Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT), Bhubaneswar, highlighting Advanced Coil Coatings for a sustainable future. The premier, global platform united researchers, academia, industry, and innovators to collaborate and advance corrosion-resistant materials and smart control technologies for…
In a significant step towards strengthening India’s maritime workforce and addressing the challenge faced by pre-sea trained youth awaiting mandatory onboard training, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has launched a six-month Structured Onboard Training Programme for General Purpose (GP) Rating and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering (CCMC) trainees. The training is being…
The shipping industry is accelerating its digital transformation, and data protection has emerged as a cornerstone of governance and regulatory responsibility. Addressing this pressing issue, the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) India recently hosted an insightful session on Data Protection Compliance Obligations under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the DPDP…
Jagdamba Prasad Pandey – The International Maritime Federation (IMF) and the Forward Seaman Union of India (FSUI), in association with Srichakra Maritime College, successfully hosted a high-level maritime dialogue on Building a Future-Ready Maritime Workforce at the Andhra Social & Cultural Association (ASCA), Chennai. The event brought together a cross-section of the maritime community, including…
Pratik Bijlani – The Central Government has approved the appointment of IAS officer Prashant Jeevan Patil as Deputy Director General at the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Mumbai, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, strengthening the administrative leadership of India’s maritime regulator. Patil, a Telangana-cadre Indian Administrative Service officer, has been appointed at…
Pratik Bijlani – The parade ground at the Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy was filled with pride, anticipation, and emotion as DNS Batch 32 marked the successful completion of its training during the Passing Out and Prize Distribution Ceremony. For the 157 cadets who crossed this important milestone, the event was not merely the end of a…
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a leading international classification society, has launched NEURON, a smart digital platform that provides fast and intuitive access to IRClass Rules, Classification Notes, Guidelines and other technical publications. Designed as a modern knowledge platform, NEURON enables maritime professionals to quickly locate technical and regulatory information, reducing the time spent navigating…
The Maritime Floating Staff Welfare Trust (MFSWT) successfully hosted the second chapter of its Outreach Program in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, on 14 July. The event brought together seafarers, their families, representatives of shipping companies, maritime professionals, and industry leaders, providing a valuable platform for engagement, networking, and awareness-building within the maritime community. The session focused on…