US President Trump has been pitching his tariffs as a way of making America economy great again. Going by OECD latest forecast, though, its growth is set to slow, not accelerate, as a direct consequence of his policies, US economy growth is projected to dip to 1.6% in 2025 and 1.5% in 2026 from 2.8%…
Expansions in Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and enhanced Chennai operations bolster ATPI’s presence in India’s thriving Marine travel market ATPI, a global leader in marine travel and maritime logistics services, has announced a significant expansion of its operations across India to capitalize on the country’s surging demand for corporate travel, marine crew logistics, and specialised…
On 26 June 2025, the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) will officially enter into force. It marks a critical global shift in how ships are recycled, aiming to eliminate the historical image of unsafe and polluting shipbreaking yards. With the Convention’s enforcement, two key documents become…
IRClass Systems and Solutions Pvt Ltd (ISSPL) have taken a pioneering step in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with the launch of the project titled ‘Hygiene & Menstruation for Health and Dignity’. Amongst CSR initiatives, this is the first project of its kind in Maharashtra, specifically aimed at improving menstrual health and hygiene practices among rural…
On April 30, the Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy (AEMA) in Karjat, hosted a significant milestone event — the Passing Out and Prize Distribution ceremony for the Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) Batch 43. The event was attended by proud families, faculty members, and distinguished guests, including Mr Eric Veith, Regional Chief Executive (South Asia Region) for Bureau…
The National Shipping Board (NSB) meeting held on May 30, at DG Shipping, saw Mr Milind Kandalgaonkar, General Secretary-cum-Treasurer the National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI), raise four critical demands aimed at improving the welfare and working conditions of Indian seafarers. These demands, long championed by NUSI, call upon the NSB to strongly advocate…
Shipping industry uses AI and ML technology to change business operations while making them run better with lower costs and eco-friendly procedures. This technology shows success in logistics planning and maintenance forecasts while helping companies handle their freight movement better and make their operations safer specifically. AI and ML systems help companies make better decisions…
Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI) proudly hosted its End-of-Program Felicitation Ceremony to honour the graduating cadets of the 2021 Marine Engineering batch, the 2022 Nautical Science batch, and the 2024 Diploma in Nautical Science batch. The occasion marked a significant milestone in the cadets’ academic journey and was graced by the esteemed Chief Guest, Mr Sushil…
The global ship recycling industry is currently at a crossroads due to conflicting mandates under the Basel and Hong Kong Conventions. At the heart of the issue is a legal paradox: while the Basel Convention aims to curb the export of hazardous wastes, it inadvertently classifies operational ships as waste the moment their owners decide…
In the passing of Capt Ashoke Bansal on 28 May ’25 in Chennai, at the ripe age of 92, the Indian Merchant Marine and its legal fraternity have lost a highly knowledgeable and talented professional. Having been bestowed with `Command’ at the tender age of 25 in India’s famous shipping firm Scindia Steam Navigation in…