Building Financial Resilience

Pratik Bijlani – On 28 February, the Women’s Wing of the Maritime Union of India (MUI) organised an informative webinar on financial literacy, aimed at empowering women from the maritime community with essential financial knowledge and practical guidance on managing personal finances. The online session brought together seafarers’ families, women professionals, and members of the…

AI Transforms Maritime Documents Smarter Compliance, Safer Operations

Ships operate in one of the most regulated industries in the world. Every vessel must maintain hundreds of maritime documents related to safety, navigation, cargo operations, environmental protection, and crew certifications. These documents include manuals, certificates, inspection reports, and operational logs required under regulations such as SOLAS, MARPOL, and other international maritime standards. Managing this…

Future Mariners Honoured

Pratik Bijlani – On 26th December, the Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy (AEMA) in Karjat hosted a grand Passing-Out Parade (POP) for its DNS 31, GME 45, and ETO 18 batches, marking the culmination of their rigorous maritime training. The ceremony celebrated the achievements of cadets completing core pre-sea courses, including Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS),…

MTG Emphasizes Technology, Teaching Hours, and Human Core of Maritime Education

Pratik Bijlani – The Maritime Trainers Guild (MTG) marked its Launch Day Anniversary on 20 February with a special webinar celebrating its formation as a professional body representing maritime educators and trainers. The seventh Launch Day brought together training leaders, regulators, and academic experts to reflect on the evolving landscape of maritime instruction, address emerging…

Leadership and Legacy Shine at CMMI Annual Dinner 2026

Pratik Bijlani – On 21 February, The Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) hosted its Annual Dinner Function 2026 at The Club, bringing together senior leaders and professionals from India’s maritime community for an evening of networking, celebration, and recognition. The gathering reflected the strength and camaraderie of the fraternity, blending formal honours with…

Repurposed Container Becomes Landmark Pavilion in Lucknow

DP World has expanded its Beyond Boundaries Initiative with the delivery of a repurposed shipping container pavilion and 250 cricket kits in Lucknow, strengthening grassroots access to cricket in Uttar Pradesh. Transformed into a fully equipped, multi-purpose pavilion, the container provides young players with a dedicated space for training, preparation and rest. The pavilion was…

Making Seafarers Future-Ready

Pratik Bijlani – The 2nd edition of ATPI–Marex Global Crewing & Training Summit & Kashti Awards 2026, held at the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Delhi Airport, New Delhi on 13th February, brought together senior maritime leaders, policymakers, trainers, regulators, shipowners, managers and seafarer advocates to deliberate on the most pressing issues shaping the future of…

Putting People First

NorthStandard has entered a partnership with Signol to offer its members exclusive discounts on their crew led, behaviour change service. NorthStandard recognises the critical role of crew in ensuring safety on board and firmly believes that crew play an equally critical role in driving decarbonisation. Under the two-year agreement, Signol will cover onboarding costs and…