INDIAN SHIPBUILDING MIASMA

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

Mou Signed Between CoP and Ganpat University

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

Indian Coast Guard successfully coordinated search and rescue operation for stranded IFB Aashni

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

Revolutionizing the Maritime Industry

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

Striking a Balance

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