More than 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by oceans. They are home to ships, trade routes, fishing zones, and occasionally even hidden risks. It’s hard for any country to keep an eye on such a large territory, but it’s even harder for India because it has a long coastline. This is where Artificial…
Pratik Bijlani – Anglo-Eastern hosted a landmark SGMF forum titled Multifuel Maritime Industry: Safeguarding the Workforce of Today and the Future on 12 November at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Mumbai, bringing together shipowners, manning agencies, training institutes and regulators for an in-depth dialogue on the human-centred challenges of the multi-fuel transition. The event underscored India’s…
DP World, a leading provider of global smart logistics solutions, has signed Indian batting sensation Abhishek Sharma as a new brand ambassador. He joins cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar and global golf star Tommy Fleetwood as the third ambassador in DP World’s evolving sports portfolio. The announcement follows a hugely exciting year for Sharma. At the…
On October 16, 2025, a crew-transfer vessel capsized in the outer anchorage of Port of Beira (Mozambique) while attempting to transfer personnel to the tanker MT Sea Quest. The boat was carrying 21 people, including 14 Indian nationals and 7 Mozambicans. At least three of the Indian nationals died and five remain missing. Beyond the tragic…
A one‑day crew seminar held in Mumbai brought together seafarer colleagues and the shore‑based team for an engaging day of learning, collaboration, and dialogue. The event underscored the company’s commitment to professional development and wellbeing at sea, while also sharing the latest updates and industry insights. The seminar opened with a warm welcome from Managing…
Pratik Bijlani – On November 7, Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM) Shipping FZCO, Dubai, along with its Indian entity GEM Manning Services Pvt Ltd, celebrated a defining moment in its journey with the inauguration of its Crew Recruitment & Placement Services Office in Mumbai. The event, held at the Courtyard by Marriott, Mumbai, brought together leading…
BALTIC FORWARD ASSESSMENTS – THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2025BFA CAPESIZE PERIOD VALUE CHANGENov 25 26,257 $/day 1,336 ↑Dec 25 26,082 $/day 1,271 ↑Jan 26 19,714 $/day 1,075 ↑Feb 26 14,800 $/day 625 ↑Mar 26 19,257 $/day 650 ↑Apr 26 21,100 $/day 271 ↑Q4 25 25,594 $/day 869 ↑Q1 26 17,924 $/day 783 ↑Q2 26 23,214 $/day…
Ports and harbours are the lifeblood of trade around the world. Every day, thousands of ships come in with commodities from all around the world. But it’s not easy to keep track of all these ships, containers, and goods. That’s where AI comes in: it makes ports smarter, safer, and more efficient. Smart Port Operations…
On the southern border with Gaza, while large-scale hostilities have temporarily subsided, we continue to await Hamas’s fulfilment of its agreement to return every murdered hostage home and turbulence persists. In the north, the Israeli Defence Forces are working tirelessly to ensure that Hezbollah cannot reconstitute its military infrastructure. Meanwhile, across the Gulf and the…
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has taken a significant step toward decarbonizing global shipping with the development of the Net-Zero Framework (NZF). Approved in April 2025 during the 83rd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83), the NZF aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping, aligning with the IMO’s 2023…