Pratik Bijlani – Against the backdrop of an increasingly complex global maritime environment, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), in collaboration with the International Group of Protection and Indemnity Clubs (IG P&I), brought together regulators, insurers, shipowners, seafarers and maritime professionals for a significant stakeholder workshop on Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Insurance at the Merchant…
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved a two‑year extension for Mr Shyam Jagannathan, a 1997‑batch IAS officer of the Assam‑Meghalaya cadre, allowing him to continue as Director General of Shipping under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways until June 1, 2028. This decision ensures steady leadership for India’s apex maritime regulatory authority—the Directorate General of Shipping—which oversees…
In a distinguished ceremony upholding the finest traditions of the maritime service, HIMT College formally marked the passing out of its Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) Batch 4 and B.Sc. Nautical Science Batch 12 on June 13. The milestone valedictory event marked the formal entry of a highly disciplined, technologically proficient, and resilient cohort of…
On 18th June, Samskip announced that it has received the required regulatory approvals for the previously announced transfer of its transport services between Rotterdam and the UK and Ireland to CLdN. The operational transfer of these services is scheduled to take place on the 29th of June as part of the planned transition process. Until…
ClassNK has launched the co creation digital marketplace “ClassNK Design Data Marketplace” for stakeholders in the maritime industry. The marketplace is a matching site designed to promote linkage and utilization of 3D models and design data created ship design and owned by shipyards and design firms, together with various services provided by software vendors and…
Technology group Wärtsilä will carry out a fuel conversion project on a Wärtsilä engine-based power plant in Jordan. The project will enable natural gas operation, thereby reducing emissions and lowering operating costs through savings on both fuel and lubricating oil consumption. The captive power plant provides energy for a cement manufacturing plant in Karak, Jordan,…
Posidonia 2026 set a new benchmark for the global maritime industry, bringing together the world’s leading shipping stakeholders at a pivotal moment for international trade. Against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, evolving decarbonisation regulations, digital transformation and mounting pressures on global supply chains, the exhibition provided a unique platform for dialogue, collaboration and deal-making. Reflecting…
Pratik Bijlani – The recent issuance of DGS Circular No. 31 of 2026 by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), advising caution and restricting the deployment of Indian seafarers to conflict-affected areas in and around the Strait of Hormuz, sparked an extensive discussion during a webinar jointly organized by the Forward Seamen’s Union of India…
Delphine Estibeiro and Sonia Parmar – A promise to invest in India’s maritime future was fulfilled on 16 April with the inauguration of the V.Ships Learning Academy at the AMET campus in Chennai. The launch marked a milestone in industry–academia collaboration, bringing together one of India’s leading maritime universities and one of the world’s largest…
Pratik Bijlani – The future of the maritime industry may be shaped by technology, sustainability and changing trade patterns, but at the heart of its transformation lies one critical factor—people. This message resonated throughout the third edition of the Ganpat University Maritime Skill Conclave 2026, held on 6th June at The Leela, Mumbai, where more…