Padmesh Prabhune – Cochin Port Authority has extended the waiver of port charges for a further period of three years effective April 1, 2024 for ships calling at outer anchorage of the port for bunkering services. This would mean the waiver of port charges would be valid upto March 2027. Officials at the Cochin Port…
Padmesh Prabhune – Having implemented its restrictions due to falling water levels in its reservoir for quite some time, the Panama Canal Authority now will continue its gradual restoration of daily transits and add a foot to the maximum draft. The decision was made after an analysis of the water levels, efforts to save water…
Pratik Bijlani – In a bid to bolster its maritime insurance capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign P&I clubs, India is setting sail on a new venture. On April 16th, Directorate General of Shipping in association with The Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCI) hosted a Joint Interactive Session at SCI Auditorium in Mumbai, to…
Euronav NV (“Euronav”) and Anglo-Eastern Univan Group (“Anglo-Eastern”) are pleased to announce a Heads of Agreement (“HoA”) for the sale and purchase of Euronav Ship Management Hellas (“ESMH”), Euronav’s ship management arm. Euronav and Anglo-Eastern intend to join forces through this sale, with the latter assuming ownership of ship management responsibilities for the vessels currently…
Pratik Bijlani – In a dramatic turn of events, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has intercepted a ship en route to the port of Nhava-Sheva, citing alleged ties to Israel. The vessel, identified as the Portugal-flagged MSC Aries, was commandeered by IRGC commandos via helicopter 80 kilometers off the coast of the United Arab…
Capt Om Dutta Felicitated With National Gallantry Award 2024 Padmesh Prabhune – On the occasion of the 61st National Maritime Day Celebrations, a Gallantry Award was presented to Capt Om Dutta towards his rescue operation aboard the Tomini Dynasty, thereby saving 11 lives amidst the high seas. The Award was presented by Shri Shyam Jagannathan,…
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a leading international classification society, announces the appointment of Mr. Rabindra Sah as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to accelerate its digitalisation initiatives. “We commenced our digital transformation initiatives a few years ago and welcome Mr. Sah to the IRS family” said Mr. Arun Sharma, Executive Chairman, IRS. “His…
The Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) Delhi‑Chapter on 22nd March conducted a technical seminar themed Maritime POT-POURRI! True to the premise of a potpourri, wide-ranging topics were presented and discussed. Mr Amitabh Kumar, IRS, the former Director General of Shipping graced the occasion as Chief Guest and Capt MP Bhasin, Chairman, CMMI was…
Ganpat University proudly announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill Council on April 12 at Ganpat University during its 19th Foundation Day celebration. Leaders from academia and business gathered at the event, signifying a dedication to promoting innovation and expansion in the aerospace and aviation sector.…
Padmesh Prabhune – In its pursuit of enhancing infrastructure with new harbor craft operating in the Port of Singapore to be fully electric, be capable of using B100 biofuel, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has started the first pilot trial for an electric harbor craft (e-HC) charging point at the Marina South…