The Ecumenical Maritime Ministry of India, in collaboration with the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (India), ISWOT Seafarers’ Welfare Organization, and CEFI, recently organized a two-day national workshop and training program for newly appointed Port Chaplains, Welfare Officers, and Ship Welfare Visitors. The event brought together representatives from diverse denominations across India, united by a shared…
Jagdamba Prasad Pandey – On September 26, The Shipping Professional Network in Mumbai (SPNM) organized a successful networking event at The Acres Club, Mumbai, reaffirming its position as a premier platform for collaboration and professional advancement in the shipping and logistics industry. The event attracted a distinguished audience of seasoned professionals, industry leaders, and emerging…
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has announced the launch of its Ship Drift Trajectory Prediction Service; an advanced tool designed to strengthen maritime risk management and enhance emergency response planning for disabled vessels. Developed in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), this state-of-the-art computer program predicts the drift paths of vessels…
Lightrock, a global investment platform that backs purpose-driven companies, today announces that Lightrock Growth Fund I (LGFI) has completed a partial realisation of its investment in Porter, India’s leading on-demand Goods Transport Agency (GTA). LGF1, which closed with US$900 million[1], invests in growth-stage businesses across Europe, Latin America, and India, focusing on the themes of…
Shipping industry is the lifeline of global economy, connecting markets with people and responsible for transporting over 80% of world trade. As vessels become larger & technologically advanced and international regulations grow more stringent, the need for a highly skilled and competent maritime workforce becomes paramount. Maritime Education and Training (MET) is the indispensable foundation…
And India’s Vedanta Group, specifically Hindustan Zinc, is right in the crosshairs. See, China single-handedly dominates the world of Zinc. They account for over 50% of global production AND consumption. This means any shift in their domestic market sends tidal waves across the globe. The primary use for zinc? Galvanising steel. Making it strong and…
Shipping industry is the lifeline of global economy, connecting markets with people and responsible for transporting over 80% of world trade. As vessels become larger & technologically advanced and international regulations grow more stringent, the need for a highly skilled and competent maritime workforce becomes paramount. Maritime Education and Training (MET) is the indispensable foundation…
Chief Officer AP Kothurkar, who served on the TS Dufferin in 1966, passed away peacefully in Pune on 09th October at the age of 95. Fondly remembered by generations of seafarers, he was often described as the man who “turned boys into men,” having trained and mentored more than 600 cadets over two decades. Joining…
The world’s leading provider of smart logistics, DP World, DP World, today announced the expansion of its global Clubhouse initiative to India, continuing its mission to make the game of golf more accessible by providing purpose-built facilities to underserved youth around the world. The launch marks the second milestone in the programme, following the inaugural…
Pratik Bijlani – On 11 October, the DMET/MERI Alumni Association came together once again for their much-awaited annual Pre-Diwali Bash, marking the 4th consecutive celebration of this cherished tradition. Held at the Ramada Hotel in Navi Mumbai, the event brought together former cadets, faculty members, and maritime professionals from across batches and chapters in a…