IRAN V/S USA: Iran has agreed to enter negotiations with the United States regarding its nuclear program. The decision to engage in talks, particularly at this stage, is seen as a response to the mounting pressure from the Trump administration, which has not shied away from threatening military action should Iran refuse to negotiate. While…
Pratik Bijlani – Mumbai-based Unnic LNG Solutions and Consultancy marked a significant milestone in its growth journey with the grand opening of its Navi Mumbai branch on 26 January 2026, reinforcing its commitment to supporting India’s rapidly evolving LNG and alternative fuel landscape. The newly established company is focused on delivering specialised technical consultancy across…
–Pratik Bijlani– On 10 January, the DMET-MERI Ex-Cadets Association (DMECA) hosted its Annual Alumni Meet & Networking Dinner 2026 at The Leela, Sahar, Mumbai, bringing together over 900 alumni, industry leaders, sponsors and partners from across the globe for an evening marked by camaraderie, celebration and professional engagement. Widely regarded as one of the world’s…
IRAN V/S USA: Iran has agreed to enter negotiations with the United States regarding its nuclear program. The decision to engage in talks, particularly at this stage, is seen as a response to the mounting pressure from the Trump administration, which has not shied away from threatening military action should Iran refuse to negotiate.…
Another commodity to suffer a rollercoaster ride is crude oil, levered up by Trump’s armada sailing towards Iran, and pushed down by the perceived risks of engaging these forces. It would invite unquantifiable retribution from the Ayatollah’s missile forces and the damage they could do to Israel and to US bases across the region. The…
Pratik Bijlani The maritime world is setting its sights on India’s capital as the ATPI–Marex Global Crewing & Training Summit & Kashti Awards 2026 prepares to unfold at the Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport. Organised by Marex Media with ATPI as Title Sponsor, the one-day summit promises to be a defining moment for the industry,…
Making Seafarers Future-Ready
Pratik Bijlani – The 2nd edition of ATPI–Marex Global Crewing & Training Summit & Kashti Awards 2026, held at the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Delhi Airport, New Delhi on 13th February, brought together senior maritime leaders, policymakers, trainers, regulators, shipowners, managers and seafarer advocates to deliberate on the most pressing issues shaping the future of…
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