The BRICS Seafarers Forum 2026, jointly hosted by the Maritime Union of India (MUI) and the National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI), concluded at NUSI Bhavan, Mumbai, with a resounding international call for greater cooperation, decent work, social dialogue, and enhanced protection of seafarers. The Forum brought together the International Labour Organization (ILO), leading…
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply its Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia auxiliary engine, together with a NOx reducer (SCR) and gas valve unit (GVU), for two new 51,350 m3 capacity midsize LPG/liquid ammonia carrier vessels. The engine will support reduced emissions and improved operational efficiency, while helping the vessels meet evolving sustainability requirements. The ships are being…
Capt Kiran Joshi (1960–2026) Capt Kiran Joshi, born in Pune in 1960 and locally raised, joined the mercantile marine immediately after high school as a trainee with SCI. As a first‑year cadet in 1979–80, I had the privilege of serving as his master. He went on to serve the Shipping Corporation of India for over…
Jagdamba Prasad Pandey – From a Bold Vision to a Maritime EcosystemIn the maritime industry, success is rarely measured only by years in operation. It is measured by trust earned, relationships built, challenges overcome, and the value delivered to clients navigating an increasingly complex global shipping landscape.As Prudence Marine Services Pvt. Ltd. celebrates its 10th…
Pratik Bijlani – The spirit of seafaring was celebrated with pride, gratitude and reflection as Marine Management Services (MMS) Group commemorated the Day of the Seafarer 2026 on 25 June at Garware House, Mumbai, with a programme that celebrated the people, values and vision that have shaped the organisation for over five decades. Bringing together…
Pratik Bijlani – AGA Aqua Marine Pvt Ltd celebrated its first anniversary on 29 June at its corporate office in Boomerang Business Park, Chandivali, Mumbai, bringing together clients, business associates, industry professionals, employees and well-wishers to commemorate a year of remarkable progress and promising beginnings. Founded in 2025 by Capt. Amit Joshi, a maritime professional…
Samskip is taking another significant step towards the future of sustainable maritime transport by bringing its pioneering SeaShuttle project into the European HyShip initiative, strengthening collaboration to accelerate the development of liquid hydrogen infrastructure and support the commercial deployment of zero-emission shipping. The collaboration connects Samskip’s two hydrogen-powered SeaShuttle vessels, currently under construction for operation…
Pratik Bijlani – The growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the disruption of energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz took centre stage at the S&P Global Mumbai Energy Briefing 2026, held on 18 June at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai. The one-day conference brought together energy executives, commodity traders, shipping professionals, analysts, investors,…
Berg Propulsion has secured a contract to provide comprehensive propulsion packages for six multipurpose dry cargo vessels built by Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry, continuing a run of order successes for its integrated high-performance solutions in China. Destined for UK shipowner and operator Carisbrooke Shipping, the six 7,000dwt vessels have been designed by Dutch naval architecture…
The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) today announced the publication of new guidelines to support companies in developing new Safety Management Systems (SMS) and strengthening existing SMS for ships using methanol as fuel. As the maritime industry accelerates its decarbonisation efforts, low-carbon methanol has emerged as one of the most scalable alternative fuel options. Its liquid…