Pratik Bijlani – On April 11th, The Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) convened its monthly lecture meeting at the Mumbai Maritime Training Institute (MMTI), Mumbai. The gathering served as a platform for maritime experts to discuss key outcomes from the 10th session of the Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training, and Watchkeeping (HTW), along…
Pratik Bijlani – The Bhartiya Navik Sena Union (BNSU) recently orchestrated a grand felicitation ceremony at the esteemed The Club, Mumbai, dedicated to acknowledging remarkable contributions within the maritime industry. This event not only underscored BNSU’s unwavering commitment to honoring excellence but also showcased its steadfast support for the advancement of women seafarers. Central to…
Padmesh Prabhune – Acting swiftly, Indian Coast Guard Ship Veera on patrol off the Andhra coast, has saved nine fishermen who had suffered severe burn injuries after their boat IFB Durga Bhavani caught fire and sank at sea on Friday 5 April 2024. The ICGS Veera had received a radio message from a nearby fishing…
Padmesh Prabhune – ‘Steel Cutting’ ceremony of the first of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam on 10 April 24, in the presence of Shri Giridhar Aramane, Defence Secretary, VAdm Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, Cmde Hemant Khatri (Retd), Chairman and Managing Director, HSL. Many…
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a leading classification society, enters 50th year, marking half a century of commitment to maritime safety, quality, and innovation. The organisation commenced year-long celebrations on its foundation day 4th April by unveiling a series of initiatives. Starting off the celebrations is the debut of IRS’ 50th year commemorative logo. The…
Chitkara University School of Maritime Studies organised a magnificent ceremony to celebrate the 61st National Maritime Day. The event, which was attended by a distinguished group of guests including Capt Kaustubh Pradhan, General Manager, Elite Mariners Pvt Ltd; Capt (Dr) Shashank Jahagirdar, MD & Country Head, MTM Ship Management India Pvt Ltd; Capt Randeep Bhalla,…
The life of a seafarer is one of adventure, resilience, and often isolation. As they navigate the vast oceans, facing unpredictable weather and challenging work conditions, their mental well-being becomes a critical aspect of their overall health. In this article, we explore the mental health challenges that seafarers encounter and analyze the legal framework addressing…
Pratik Bijlani – In a poignant ceremony at Mumbai’s historic Sailors Memorial in Masjid Bunder, the maritime community came together on April 5th, 2024, to mark the inauguration of National Maritime Day 2024. The solemn event, organized by the Shipping Fraternity, paid homage to the seamen and merchant navy personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice…
Padmesh Prabhune – The Grand Finale of the 61st National Maritime Day was held at the YB Chavan Auditorium, Mumbai, with its theme of: ‘Sustainable Shipping- Opportunities and Challenges’ Eminent maritime personalities from India and abroad and seafarers and their families participated in the colourful event held in Mumbai on Friday, 5 April 2024. The…
Industry faces ongoing concerns related to environmental practices, hazardous materials, seafarers’ safety, and labor conditions Padmesh Prabhune As part of National Maritime Day Celebrations week, a seminar was held on Monday, 01st April at IRS Powai titled as ‘Sustainable Shipping – Challenges’ session, it witnessed presentations on the topic by eminent professionals in the…