In a significant step towards holistic maritime education, Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT), Chennai inaugurated its newly built Sports Complex at its Pre-Sea Campus in Kalpakkam on 29th July. The state-of-the-art facility was declared open by Mr Sushil Mansingh Khopde, IPS, Additional Director General of Shipping, Govt. of India, in the presence of senior…
The Succession Question Hanging Over China’s Future “For more than a decade, Chinese politics has been defined by one man: Xi Jinping,” write Tyler Jost and Daniel Mattingly in the forthcoming issue of Foreign Affairs. “Xi probably has years, perhaps even more than a decade, before he steps down.” But as the search begins for…
DP World, one of India’s largest private rail freight operators, has launched two new domestic rail services linking Bhimasar and Hazira in Gujarat to Kolkata in West Bengal. These new services are designed to accelerate cargo movements between India’s western manufacturing clusters and key eastern trade hubs, bolstering the Make in India initiative and supporting…
Delphine Estibeiro – The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) Mumbai branch hosted its Annual Students Awards Ceremony on July 26th at Celebrations Sports Club, Mumbai, a grand celebration of academic excellence and industry achievement. The event was attended by esteemed guests, industry professionals, and students, all coming together to recognize and honour outstanding performance. Capt…
On 31st July, the Indian Maritime University – Navi Mumbai Campus (T.S. Chanakya) welcomed 225 new cadets to its B.Sc. Nautical Science and Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) programmes, marking the beginning of their professional maritime journey. Selected through the IMU Common Entrance Test (CET), these aspiring officers were accompanied by their proud families as…
In response to the recently issued Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) Circular No. 31 of 2025, the Hind Bharatiya Navik Sena Union (HBNSU) has voiced strong concern over regulatory actions that may destabilize the employment landscape for thousands of Indian seafarers and erode India’s global standing in maritime crewing. The directive restricts the deployment of…
“India’s Great-Power Delusions” (July/August 2025), offers a searing critique of the country’s strategic posture. US journalist argues that India overestimates its influence on the world stage while lacking the economic heft, military capacity, and alliances to back its great-power ambitions. He warns that India’s attachment to strategic autonomy and multipolarity risks making the country irrelevant…
The Indian Maritime University (IMU) Kolkata Campus has taken a significant step towards promoting innovation, research, and excellence in maritime education and seafaring with the inauguration of the Dr. Ravi K Mehrotra Centre of Excellence in Maritime (RKMCoEM) on July 18, 2025. This landmark event marks a major milestone in the university’s mission to shape…
Why is AI so popular right now, even though it’s been around for a long time? AI, or artificial intelligence, is suddenly a big deal. It feels like every other tool or software is now “powered by AI.” But here’s the thing: AI isn’t new. It has been around for more than 40 years! Why…
Capt Rohan Heranjal, Director of the Crew Service Centre, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (India) Pvt Ltd, brings a wealth of experience to his role. With 14 years of sea time on tankers and 12 years of shore-based experience in marine operations, manning, and leadership, Rohan’s journey is marked by a unique blend of technical expertise and…