In an Interactive Session of the Advisory Committee of the Maritime Anti-corruption Network (MACN) India, held in Chennai on 31st May, key discussions highlighted the pressing need for collective action to combat corruption in the maritime industry. The session commenced with a welcome address by the Chairman of Chennai Port Authority, Shri Sunil Paliwal, IAS,…
– Padmesh Prabhune The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has announced the closure of one of its docks following an oil spill that happened during a ship’s bunkering. According to the report, oil was discovered near the Deurganck dock on 7 June as oil spilled accidentally during the bunkering procedure. To prevent the spread of the spill,…
– Pratik Bijlani The Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) convened its yearly conference at The Orchid Hotel in Mumbai on June 7, with the aim of tackling the urgent issues that Indian seafarers encounter. FSUI was founded in 1957 and has been a pillar in the fight for the welfare and rights of Indian…
– Pratik Bijlani The maritime industry is seeing a huge shift in trade routes as Yemen-based Houthi terrorists launch attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. These attacks have significantly curtailed travel through the Suez Canal, Asia’s shortest route to Europe, forcing many vessel operators to seek alternative routes. As a result, the volume…
– Pratik Bijlani Offing Group Pvt Ltd has created Marpool (Maritime Pool), an innovative effort aimed at addressing the suffering of unemployed seafarers. Marpool was founded following a comprehensive survey undertaken by the Offing Group, led by late Capt Purnendu Shorey and Capt Anupam Raizada. The survey, which was performed in three phases, intended to…
– Adhering to the IMO methodology, 22 specific areas of the Convention and Code are to be reviewed – Padmesh Prabhune The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended, is an international agreement which sets the standards of competence for seafarers globally. The International Maritime Organization (IMO)…
On May 31, ATPI and our national carrier, Air India, held a combined product presentation in Mumbai, followed by cocktails and dinner. ATPI India’s marine and corporate clients were the “heart and soul” of the evening, representing the event brilliantly. Capt Nitin Hardi, Managing Director, ATPI India, thanked the guests for choosing to spend their…
Safess Quality Management Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of IRClass Systems & Solutions Pvt Ltd (ISSPL), and Applied Innovation and Technology Group (AITG), represented by Marathwada Auto Compo Private Limited and Preci Fab Engineers Pvt Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster technical collaboration in the field of Engineering, Procurement, and…
Pratik Bijlani – The India Ports Conference 2024, which took place on June 6th and 7th at The Four Seasons Hotel in Mumbai, brought together some of the most significant personalities in the marine business. The second-annual event focuses on modernising Indian ports, with a particular emphasis on efficiency, digitalization, and environmental sustainability. Experts offered…
Returns to PM Modi’s cabinet for third time Padmesh Prabhune – Sarbananda Sonowal took charge of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways on 10th June in New Delhi. Addressing the office bearers as well as the staff, the Minister evoked confidence in the team for delivering goals and objectives with a vision to serve…