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…
Pratik Bijlani – The Government of India is set to induct specialised naval architects into the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) as part of a broader strategy to strengthen domestic shipbuilding capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign-built vessels. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, aims to enhance the regulator’s in-house…
Pratik Bijlani – On 8th April, the Institute of Maritime Studies Goa (IMS Goa) recently organized a technical seminar on Building Mental Resilience and Emotional Strength in Young Seafarers at Hotel Mirage, bringing together maritime professionals, educators, and industry stakeholders to address the growing importance of mental health in the seafaring profession. The seminar focused…
The maritime industry has always operated in complex environments. Ships move across jurisdictions, regulations evolve constantly, and crews make decisions under pressure where time is limited. Yet one challenge has remained unchanged.Managing information at sea is often harder than managing operations. Today, artificial intelligence and automation are beginning to change that. The Hidden Complexity of…
Jagdamba Prasad Pandey – In a powerful display of industry leadership and operational commitment, Celsius Tech Limited recently concluded its flagship Officers Conference 2026. Held from March 19–20 at The Leela Ambience in Gurugram, India, the event brought together the backbone of the fleet—its officers—alongside shore-based leadership under the evocative theme: Leadership Excellence at Sea…