Delphine Estibeiro – On the occasion of the 61st National Maritime Day Celebration (NMDC), the NMDC committee members organised a thought-provoking seminar titled Sustainable Shipping – Opportunities on 02nd April at the renowned The Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCI). Mr Atul Ubale, Director – Bulk Carrier & Tankers, & Additional Charge of Director –…
Pratik Bijlani – Greenfield Marine Technologies, a company dedicated to promoting ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) principles, has unveiled a groundbreaking solution to address the challenges faced by seafarers in the merchant navy. Recognizing the demanding and often isolating nature of maritime careers, Greenfield has developed Shiparc.ai, an innovative app designed to improve the lives and…
Pratik Bijlani – On the 4th April, Mumbai’s bustling CST station played host to a remarkable maritime exhibition called Sagar Ki Pukar, which was organised as part of the National Maritime Day Week 2024 celebrations, the event offered a unique opportunity for the local populace to gain insights into the Merchant Navy and its significance.…
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), one of India’s leading container ports, achieved a historic milestone by recording it’s highest-ever throughput of 6.43 million TEUs in the fiscal year 2023-24. Surpassing the 6.05 million TEU mark of 2022-23, the Port continues its upward trajectory. In comparison, the corresponding period last year witnessed a record throughput, marking…
On March 22nd, Ganpat University hosted an international conference titled Revitalising and Rejuvenating Bhartiya Knowledge System for Making Bharat Vishwaguru by 2047 on their campus. The ritual began with an auspicious Sanskrit prayer led by Ganpat University students, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by dignitaries. विद्या नाम नरस्य रूपमधिकं प्रच्छन्नगुप्तं धनम् ।…
Mind-set is crucial in the shipping sector because it influences how personnel approach their tasks When we encounter serious events, we frequently discuss the importance of changing our mind-set. For instance, when I was growing up, my mom was hospitalised, and my dad had to balance home, office, and hospital. When mom returned home, my…
Pratik Bijlani – The recent collaboration between the Directorate General of Shipping and The Yoga Institute in Mumbai culminated in a transformative event named “Sagar Mein Yog,” held at Belapur Jetty, Navi Mumbai on March 31st. This pioneering initiative aimed to integrate yoga and holistic well-being practices into the lives of seafarers, addressing the unique…
Earlier this month, Wallem’s fleet Officers gathered in Chandigarh in India, renowned for its exquisite French architecture, to delve into the themes of Connect, Collaborate, Succeed. Managing Director of ShipManagement, Ioannis Stefanou, inaugurated the bustling two-day meeting with a keynote address to the nearly 100 Officers from India, Angola, Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Bangladesh and Sri…
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is becoming increasingly important for both current and potential employees. Since 1988, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has made a concentrated effort to help the shipping industry progress and support women in achieving representation that is consistent with twenty-first century standards. It begs the question of why gender parity…