• Volcanic ash disrupts flights heading West, may now hit ops in NW India. Ash spewed by Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano as it erupted after lying dormant for about 10,000 years on Sunday, drifted into busy international air routes west of India on Monday, forcing many aircraft flying west over the Arabian Sea to re-route…
On 21 November an electrical fire broke out below deck on the container ship ONE Henry Hudson while she was moored at the Port of Los Angeles. The blaze prompted a multi-agency emergency response, an explosion reported mid-deck, shelter-in-place orders for nearby communities, temporary terminal shutdowns and the vessel being towed out to anchorage while…
Jagdamba Prasad Pandey – Hon’ble Minister, Port, Shipping and Waterways, Mr Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated the newly renovated campus of Mangalore Marine College & Technology (MMCT) on November 13. The event marked a significant milestone in MMCT’s journey toward maritime education and excellence. Established in 2010, MMCT holds the distinction of being Karnataka’s first and only…
• Singapore’s Perspective and FoodSingapore’s uniquely heavy reliance on global trade means it’s often seen as a bellwether for the health of Asian economies — and for the state of the world’s trading systems.It was timely to have Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in the hot seat. To see how Wong sees the world and steers…
More than 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by oceans. They are home to ships, trade routes, fishing zones, and occasionally even hidden risks. It’s hard for any country to keep an eye on such a large territory, but it’s even harder for India because it has a long coastline. This is where Artificial…
Pratik Bijlani – Anglo-Eastern hosted a landmark SGMF forum titled Multifuel Maritime Industry: Safeguarding the Workforce of Today and the Future on 12 November at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Mumbai, bringing together shipowners, manning agencies, training institutes and regulators for an in-depth dialogue on the human-centred challenges of the multi-fuel transition. The event underscored India’s…
DP World, a leading provider of global smart logistics solutions, has signed Indian batting sensation Abhishek Sharma as a new brand ambassador. He joins cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar and global golf star Tommy Fleetwood as the third ambassador in DP World’s evolving sports portfolio. The announcement follows a hugely exciting year for Sharma. At the…
On October 16, 2025, a crew-transfer vessel capsized in the outer anchorage of Port of Beira (Mozambique) while attempting to transfer personnel to the tanker MT Sea Quest. The boat was carrying 21 people, including 14 Indian nationals and 7 Mozambicans. At least three of the Indian nationals died and five remain missing. Beyond the tragic…
A one‑day crew seminar held in Mumbai brought together seafarer colleagues and the shore‑based team for an engaging day of learning, collaboration, and dialogue. The event underscored the company’s commitment to professional development and wellbeing at sea, while also sharing the latest updates and industry insights. The seminar opened with a warm welcome from Managing…
Pratik Bijlani – On November 7, Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM) Shipping FZCO, Dubai, along with its Indian entity GEM Manning Services Pvt Ltd, celebrated a defining moment in its journey with the inauguration of its Crew Recruitment & Placement Services Office in Mumbai. The event, held at the Courtyard by Marriott, Mumbai, brought together leading…