Shipping News Roundup

This transaction highlights the bizarre reality of the modern military-industrial complex; the US Government is selling weapons to an ally who intends to use them to deter a US invasion. It suggests that the Pentagon’s arms sales division operates completely independently of the White House’s foreign policy, or that the administration simply doesn’t believe Denmark

IRS Approval Marks India’s Leap in Unmanned Vessel Technology

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is proud to announce the successful certification of the Advanced Autonomous Navigation & Control Software (A2NCS) – the first indigenously developed autonomous navigation software suite designed for Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs). Developed jointly by the Indian Navy’s Weapons and Electrical Engineering Systems Establishment (WESEE) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), this

PRANAAM Seafarers Assistance Counter Launched at Mumbai Airport

Pratik Bijlani – The Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) formally inaugurated the PRANAAM Seafarers Assistance Counter on 21st January at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Terminal 1, Mumbai, marking a significant step forward in enhancing welfare, dignity and ease of travel for Indian seafarers. Designed as a dedicated facilitation desk, the PRANAAM counter

The Shipping Lens

In this week’s newsletter, we will take a quick look at some of the critical figures and data in the energy markets this week.We will then look at some of the key market movers early this week before providing you with the latest analysis of the top news events taking place in the global energy

Trade Leaders Stay Positive on 2026 

DP World Survey Highlights Confidence Despite Global Challenges The global trade outlook looks fragile. Business confidence does not. That’s the core finding of DP World’s new Global Trade Observatory (GTO) Annual Outlook Report 2026, showing 94% of respondents expect 2026 trade growth to match or exceed the pace of 2025, despite rising frictions and volatility.

Global Maritime Leaders to Gather in Delhi

The global maritime community is set to converge in the capital as the 2nd ATPI–Marex Global Crewing & Training Summit & Kashti Awards 2026 takes place on Thursday, 13th February 2026 at the Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport, New Delhi. With the theme “Making Seafarers FUTURE‑Ready,” the summit promises to spotlight the evolving challenges and

Angad Banga to Lead The Caravel Group as Group CEO

Planned Succession Positions Diversified Conglomerate for Continued Growth Dr Harry S Banga to continue leading the Group as Founder and Executive Chairman The Caravel Group announced the appointment of Mr Angad Banga JP, as Group Chief Executive Officer, with immediate effect. The appointment follows a carefully planned succession process developed over many years, reflecting the

Indian Coast Guard Inducts ICGS Samudra Pratap, Classed by IRS

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) inducted Samudra Pratap, the first of two indigenously designed and built Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs), on 5th January, at a formal ceremony held at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL). The event marked a significant increase in India’s maritime environmental protection capabilities and a notable increase in self-reliance. Samudra Pratap has been designed

Global Politics Impacting Shipping

Hours before President Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to quell protests in Minneapolis, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche posted on social media about the opposition to immigration raids in the state, referring to it as a “Minnesota insurrection” that was “a direct result of a FAILED governor and a TERRIBLE mayor encouraging violence