–Pratik Bijlani– On 10 January, the DMET-MERI Ex-Cadets Association (DMECA) hosted its Annual Alumni Meet & Networking Dinner 2026 at The Leela, Sahar, Mumbai, bringing together over 900 alumni, industry leaders, sponsors and partners from across the globe for an evening marked by camaraderie, celebration and professional engagement. Widely regarded as one of the world’s…
IRAN V/S USA: Iran has agreed to enter negotiations with the United States regarding its nuclear program. The decision to engage in talks, particularly at this stage, is seen as a response to the mounting pressure from the Trump administration, which has not shied away from threatening military action should Iran refuse to negotiate.…
Another commodity to suffer a rollercoaster ride is crude oil, levered up by Trump’s armada sailing towards Iran, and pushed down by the perceived risks of engaging these forces. It would invite unquantifiable retribution from the Ayatollah’s missile forces and the damage they could do to Israel and to US bases across the region. The…
Pratik Bijlani The maritime world is setting its sights on India’s capital as the ATPI–Marex Global Crewing & Training Summit & Kashti Awards 2026 prepares to unfold at the Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport. Organised by Marex Media with ATPI as Title Sponsor, the one-day summit promises to be a defining moment for the industry,…
· Iron Ore Grade Shift: An Opportunity for Positive Change, Not Instability Dissatisfaction with the way iron ore is priced — historically the preserve of physical buyers and sellers — has widened to financial markets as the industry prepares for a major change in its benchmark. Futures contracts dated from 2026 are to be revalued…
Pratik Bijlani – The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), in collaboration with Indian maritime unions, successfully organised MILAAP – ITF Seafarers Expo 2026 at Princess Dock, Mumbai, from 29 to 31 January 2026, creating one of the largest seafarer-centric platforms ever held in India. With an expected footfall of over 6,000 seafarers and family members,…
The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), Madras Branch, commemorated its 30th Anniversary Celebrations & Awards Night on 23 January at Hotel Turyaa, Chennai, marking three decades of contribution to maritime education, professional development, and industry engagement in India. The anniversary programme featured a Technical Session themed Role of the Maritime Industry in a Circular Economy,…
Trade exhibitions often focus on institutions, policies, and future roadmaps. At the MILAAP–ITF Expo 2026, however, the Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) demonstrated that the true strength of the maritime industry lies in its people—and in the conversations that connect them. The FSUI stall quickly became one of the most animated corners of the…
The Indian Maritime University (IMU), a Central University under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, has announced AZIMUTH 2026 – Academic Zeal for Innovation in Maritime: Understanding Transformation and Horizons, an international conference dedicated to digital transformation and innovation in maritime management. The event will take place at the IMU Chennai…
in India’s GDP data, Gita Gopinath on IMF’s C-grade WEF Summit Davos 2025: ‘We didn’t see any smoking gun evidence that there was something particularly bad about India’s GDP numbers versus any other countries,’ says Gita Gopinath. Economist Gita Gopinath has said that, during her time at the International Monetary Fund, she found no evidence…