Subsidy of any monetary kind: direct, indirect, tax planning, etc -as backlashed in SCICI (later merged with ICICI), ILFS, etc turning to sovereign guarantee wastage- is a nemesis and should be politically, policy-wise and any which way better be avoided and given a sea-burial. It is a fallacy that it creates employment -with trickle down…
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on 15th July between the Department of Captain of Ports and Ganpat University at the Secretariat in Porvorim in the presence of Minister of Ports, Shri Alexio Sequeira. This collaboration aims to enhance maritime education and training at Maritime School at Britona of Captain of Ports Department. Present at…
On August 3 this year, Maritime Trainers from all over the country as well as some from overseas will meet in Mumbai for the annual Foundation Day event of the Maritime Trainers Guild. The purpose of the meet is to debate solutions to issues in maritime training, and also seek how to better support seafarers…
Padmesh Prabhune – The fire that broke out on July 19 on the merchant navy ship enroute to Srilanka, off the coast of Goa is under control; however unfortunately one crew member has died in the blaze while trying to douse the fire, while the rest are safe. In a statement the Indian Coast Guard…
– Padmesh Prabhune Indian Navy’s warship INS Teg has rescued as of today nine crew members out of 16, who went missing after an oil tanker capsized off the coast of Oman. The navy warship has been deployed for Search and Rescue assistance for the capsized oil tanker and search and rescue operations are underway…
Despite heavy rains and severe weather conditions, the Indian Coast Guard successfully coordinated a search and rescue effort for the stranded IFB Aashni (IND-TN-12-MM-6623) ex-Thoothukudi on July 17, 24. During the late hours of July 16, an Indian Coast Guard Dornier aircraft conducting maritime surveillance discovered and sighted a troubled Indian fishing boat (IFB) with…
Pratik Bijlani – On July 16, the Indian Register of Shipping (IRCLASS) and the Directorate of Marine Engineering College Alumni (DMECA) held a critical technical symposium on the use of digitization and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve ship efficiency. This historic event brought together industry experts and stakeholders to discuss how cutting-edge digital technology and…
Pratik Bijlani – Yemen’s Houthi rebels, along with the Iranian-backed Iraqi militia known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, have claimed credit for a coordinated military assault targeting four vessels at Israel’s Haifa port. The action was apparently in response to an Israeli airstrike on Khan Younis, which killed at least 90 Palestinians and injured…
First time in 15 years, AEMA officer graduates entirely manned MV Federal Clyde Ship management companies that run specific pre-sea training institutions are uncommon, but they provide shipowners with the certainty of a consistent supply of highly qualified seafarers to manage their vessels. When the whole officer pool comes from the same prestigious academy, the…
On June 30th 2024, Mr David Birwadkar retired as Advisor, The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited (GESCO). Before this he was Vice President for 14 years in the same company. He is a well-known figure in the marine business, with vast experience and significant achievements in a variety of crucial roles. He has a wealth…