DP World today announced the launch of its flagship Swasthya Kendra in Gujarat, marking the first step in a nationwide mission to build a network of accessible wellbeing hubs for India’s trucking community. With an initial ambition to positively impact one million truckers and their families, the programme reflects a long-term vision to progressively serve…
Pratik Bijlani – Capt Prafull Hudekar, a seasoned mariner and accomplished watercolour artist, continues to bridge the worlds of seafaring and fine art through his evocative maritime creations. Born in 1964, he began his artistic journey in 2007, drawing deeply from his years at sea. Today, his work stands as a testament to how lived…
New strategies to boost the production, aftermarket service and availability of parts for Brazil’s maritime and energy customers provided the focus for a gathering staged by Pelagus and Belga Marine in Rio de Janeiro on April 16. Reinventing The Spare Parts Supply Chain brought together OEMs/genuine makers and asset owners to discuss the challenges posed…
Pratik Bijlani – Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first container shipping company in the world to operate a fleet of 1,000 vessels. The landmark was reached following the delivery of the 11,480 TEU MSC Migsan from Zhoushan Changhong shipyard in China, according to data from maritime consultancy Linerlytica. This…
Indian Navy’s INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel deployed under the IOS SAGAR initiative, arrived at Jakarta, Indonesia on 21 Apr 2026, marking the third port call of its operational deployment to the Indian Ocean Region. The ship, with a multinational crew from 16 Friendly Foreign Countries onboard, transited the narrow Malacca and Singapore Straits…
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, has been contracted to supply the Cargo Handling and Fuel Gas Supply systems for two new 51,350 m3 capacity midsize ammonia fuelled liquid ammonia carriers, which will also be capable of carrying liquefied petroleum gas. The ships are being built at the Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore &…
Technology group Wärtsilä announces the launch of NTPRO 7, a next‑generation bridge and ship‑handling simulator designed to support future‑ready maritime training. The new platform responds to the maritime industry’s rapid shift to digital navigation, increasing digitalisation of bridge systems, and growing demands on training institutions to prepare crews for modern, complex vessel operations. NTPRO 7 is…
The Republican Maritime Union (RMU) has announced the formation of its new National Committee following elections held on 14 April 2026. The newly elected leadership assumed office on 20 April and convened its first executive meeting, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding the rights, dignity, and welfare of seafarers in India and globally. The meeting introduced…
The Indian maritime workforce, long celebrated for its skill and global presence, is increasingly confronting a disturbing internal crisis—systematic exploitation not only by foreign shipowners but, more alarmingly, by fellow Indians, including former seafarers turned recruiters and manning agents. This internalized oppression has created a cycle of abuse that continues to undermine the dignity, safety,…
Pratik Bijlani – The Campbell Annual Seminar 2026 was successfully hosted by Campbell Shipping on 6 March at the Radisson Blu Mumbai International Airport, Mumbai bringing together maritime professionals, company leadership, and industry stakeholders for a day of discussion, learning, and engagement. Centred on the theme Building Consistency, the seminar provided a platform to explore…