IRAN V/S USA: Iran has agreed to enter negotiations with the United States regarding its nuclear program. The decision to engage in talks, particularly at this stage, is seen as a response to the mounting pressure from the Trump administration, which has not shied away from threatening military action should Iran refuse to negotiate. While…
Pratik Bijlani – Mumbai-based Unnic LNG Solutions and Consultancy marked a significant milestone in its growth journey with the grand opening of its Navi Mumbai branch on 26 January 2026, reinforcing its commitment to supporting India’s rapidly evolving LNG and alternative fuel landscape. The newly established company is focused on delivering specialised technical consultancy across…
–Pratik Bijlani– On 10 January, the DMET-MERI Ex-Cadets Association (DMECA) hosted its Annual Alumni Meet & Networking Dinner 2026 at The Leela, Sahar, Mumbai, bringing together over 900 alumni, industry leaders, sponsors and partners from across the globe for an evening marked by camaraderie, celebration and professional engagement. Widely regarded as one of the world’s…
IRAN V/S USA: Iran has agreed to enter negotiations with the United States regarding its nuclear program. The decision to engage in talks, particularly at this stage, is seen as a response to the mounting pressure from the Trump administration, which has not shied away from threatening military action should Iran refuse to negotiate.…
Another commodity to suffer a rollercoaster ride is crude oil, levered up by Trump’s armada sailing towards Iran, and pushed down by the perceived risks of engaging these forces. It would invite unquantifiable retribution from the Ayatollah’s missile forces and the damage they could do to Israel and to US bases across the region. The…
Pratik Bijlani The maritime world is setting its sights on India’s capital as the ATPI–Marex Global Crewing & Training Summit & Kashti Awards 2026 prepares to unfold at the Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport. Organised by Marex Media with ATPI as Title Sponsor, the one-day summit promises to be a defining moment for the industry,…
· Iron Ore Grade Shift: An Opportunity for Positive Change, Not Instability Dissatisfaction with the way iron ore is priced — historically the preserve of physical buyers and sellers — has widened to financial markets as the industry prepares for a major change in its benchmark. Futures contracts dated from 2026 are to be revalued…
Pratik Bijlani – The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), in collaboration with Indian maritime unions, successfully organised MILAAP – ITF Seafarers Expo 2026 at Princess Dock, Mumbai, from 29 to 31 January 2026, creating one of the largest seafarer-centric platforms ever held in India. With an expected footfall of over 6,000 seafarers and family members,…
Commitment to Seafarers Highlighted at Manila 2026
From 10-12 February, Anglo-Eastern Univan Group (the “Group”) hosted its landmark crew conference in Manila, bringing together approximately 600 Filipino officers and ratings, valued clients, and senior leaders from across the globe. The event showcased Anglo-Eastern’s evolving capabilities and its ongoing commitment to partners and seafarers on display, anchored by the theme of ‘Delivering Excellence’…
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