Pratik Bijlani – AGA Aqua Marine Pvt Ltd celebrated its first anniversary on 29 June at its corporate office in Boomerang Business Park, Chandivali, Mumbai, bringing together clients, business associates, industry professionals, employees and well-wishers to commemorate a year of remarkable progress and promising beginnings. Founded in 2025 by Capt. Amit Joshi, a maritime professional…
Samskip is taking another significant step towards the future of sustainable maritime transport by bringing its pioneering SeaShuttle project into the European HyShip initiative, strengthening collaboration to accelerate the development of liquid hydrogen infrastructure and support the commercial deployment of zero-emission shipping. The collaboration connects Samskip’s two hydrogen-powered SeaShuttle vessels, currently under construction for operation…
Pratik Bijlani – The growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the disruption of energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz took centre stage at the S&P Global Mumbai Energy Briefing 2026, held on 18 June at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai. The one-day conference brought together energy executives, commodity traders, shipping professionals, analysts, investors,…
Berg Propulsion has secured a contract to provide comprehensive propulsion packages for six multipurpose dry cargo vessels built by Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry, continuing a run of order successes for its integrated high-performance solutions in China. Destined for UK shipowner and operator Carisbrooke Shipping, the six 7,000dwt vessels have been designed by Dutch naval architecture…
The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) today announced the publication of new guidelines to support companies in developing new Safety Management Systems (SMS) and strengthening existing SMS for ships using methanol as fuel. As the maritime industry accelerates its decarbonisation efforts, low-carbon methanol has emerged as one of the most scalable alternative fuel options. Its liquid…
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply a range of propulsion solutions for nine newbuild ferry vessels under construction for Grimaldi Group fleets. The ships are being built at the China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry Group Weihai Shipyard Co Ltd as part of Grimaldi’s important fleet renewal programme which is centered around achieving decarbonised shipping operations. Four vessels…
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has secured an agreement with Hapag-Lloyd to deploy NexusWave across its global fleet, following successful onboard trials of the fully managed bonded connectivity service. A long-standing Inmarsat customer for almost 25 years, Hapag-Lloyd began evaluating NexusWave in 2024 as part of its broader digitalisation roadmap and Strategy 2030 ambitions. The…
DP World’s Marine Services business, Shipping Solutions (“Shipping Solutions”), has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of DP World Indus, a 2,500+ TEU container vessel dedicated to supporting domestic coastal trade across India. The addition of DP World Indus further strengthens Shipping Solutions’ coastal shipping capabilities in India, enhancing its ability to provide reliable, efficient, and sustainable cargo transportation…
Pratik Bijlani – For Seaspan, cadet training is about far more than preparing young seafarers for their first voyage—it is about shaping the future leadership of the global shipping industry. That philosophy was evident as the company celebrated the successful completion of training by its latest batch of deck cadets, a group that also reflected…
On the eve of the inauguration of the NUSI Navik Sadan at Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), a magnificent Tiranga Rally was organised by seafarers of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands who are active members of the National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI). The rally served as a vibrant display of patriotism, solidarity, and…