V.Group, a leading global ship manager and marine services provider, has inaugurated its expanded office in Chennai, India, reinforcing its commitment to the region. This strategic move strengthens V.Group’s ability to engage with customers and seafarers, building on its 40-year history in India. The state-of-the-art office brings together over 200 colleagues under one roof, supporting…
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Padmesh Prabhune – A large container ship has completed its first Arctic voyage, giving rise to great interest in shipping circles. The 294 m long Panamax Ship Flying Fish 1 sailed from St Petersburg in the Baltic Sea to China in just over three weeks, cutting around two weeks off the conventional route via the…
Padmesh Prabhune – India has officially joined the Global Ocean Treaty, also known as the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ). The signing was held during the United Nations General Assembly, showing India’s commitment to protecting marine resources on the high seas. As of now, 101 countries, including India, have signed the pact, confirming…
Maersk has hailed a remarkable milestone in gender diversity in India’s maritime sector, with the number of Indian female seafarers in its workforce increasing more than sevenfold in the last three years. The success is linked to the company’s ‘Equal At Sea’ project, which was introduced in 2022 and aims to promote gender equality among…
Senior officials from the Directorate General of Shipping met with key delegates from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) in an important step towards enhancing seafarers’ well-being. Mr. Steve Trowsdale, ITF Inspector Coordinator; Mr. Mohamed Arrachedi, ITF, FOC Network Coordinator for Arab World and Iran; Mr. Jonathan Warring, Senior Legal Advisor; and Capt. Tushar Pradhan…
Capt Kamal Chadha – China Scores with 2nd Box Ship Navigating Arctic Route Barely a week after a Panamax container ship successfully navigated the Arctic, a second vessel of this size, the NewNew Panda, has embarked on its own historic journey. The 4,363 TEU vessel set sail from Nansha, near Hong Kong, on September 19.…
Mr Harsh B Buch – Forming the backbone of international maritime trade, seafarers often face harsh working conditions, exploitation, and violations of even their basic rights. Seafarer rights have garnered attention in recent decades leading to the development of comprehensive international legal frameworks. Yet challenges persist due to the global nature of the industry, the…
Capt Kamal Chadha – Iran’s recent missile attacks on Israel have escalated tensions in West Asia, causing concerns about the accessibility of the crucial Red Sea shipping route for global trade. With fears that these tensions may result in prolonged disruptions, international shipping lines are bracing for potentially high freight rates. The situation has prompted…