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A RESPONSE TO MACN’s RECENT MEETING IN CHENNAI
Congrats for setting off on a clean-up path and achieving some quick results as well. From what was mentioned in Chennai, stopping the Cargo gear surveyor when ship’s gear was not going to be used was a good `win’. The Port Health, Immigration and Customs of course are more of a nuisance during the roles…
Vadhvan Port Gets Cabinet’s Nod
On completion, the Rs.76,200 crore ‘All-Weather Greenfield’ deep draft major Port will be one of the top 10 ports of the world Padmesh Prabhune – The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved setting up a Major Port at Vadhavan in Palghar district, around 130 KM North of Mumbai in Maharastra.…
Shipping Company and ‘Master’ Fined for Having Heavy Fuel Onboard in Norway
Padmesh Prabhune – Norwegian authorities for the first time have fined a shipping company and the master of a cargo vessel for having heavy fuel oil aboard the vessel in the Svalbard region: the Norwegian archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole. According to Governor Lars Fause, inspectors from the Norwegian Maritime Directorate discovered…
CMMI Hosts Insightful Lecture on SIRE 2.0 Implementation
Pratik Bijlani – On June 20th, The Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) convened its monthly lecture meeting in its office in Mumbai. The meeting focused on the implementation and operation of SIRE 2.0, a significant improvement to the Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE). Capt Debashis Basu, Founder of Naviguide Solutions and a distinguished…
CMA CGM revamps its IEX 2 and INDAMEX Services from India
Padmesh Prabhune – CMA CGM has revamped two of its services IEX 2 and INDAMEX Services from India to meet the increasing demand here. While the India East Coast Express (IEX 2) that connects to Singapore will begin its services this month-end, the INDAMEX service connecting to main US will begin from August 15. The…
Anti-narcotics law enforcement and maritime trade
The illicit drug trade poses numerous hazards to international security, public health, and socioeconomic stability. This article analyses the complex relationship between anti-narcotics law enforcement and maritime trade, focusing on the importance of maritime channels in drug trafficking and the tactics utilised to combat this danger. It uses theoretical frameworks and empirical facts to study…
US Treasury Sanctions Indian-Origin Captains in Unprecedented Move
Pratik Bijlani – In a significant departure from its usual strategy, the US Treasury has imposed sanctions directly on two Indian-origin maritime captains as part of a broader effort targeting the financial networks of Sa’id al-Jamal, a key facilitator for Houthi interests. This move underscores a shift away from targeting traditional shipowners or charterers to…
Enhancing Global Maritime Cooperation
Pratik Bijlani – The Directorate General of Shipping, in partnership with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), hosted a thorough workshop titled “Strategic Engagement of India with IMO” at the Indian Register of Shipping in Mumbai on 07th June. This event sought to investigate options for boosting India’s relationship with the International Maritime…
Indian Ship Recycling to Register 15% Revenue Growth in 2024-25
Padmesh Prabhune – The Indian ship recycling industry will see revenue growth of 15 per cent this fiscal after two years of successive decline; 22 per cent in fiscal 2024 and 8.5 per cent in fiscal 2023, according to Crisil rating. The rating agency said the growth will be supported by the increased availability of…