China’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for the steel industry fell for the second consecutive month in July, dropping by 5.3 points to 42.5, marking the lowest level since June 2023, as reported by the CFLP Steel Logistics Professional Committee. This decline is attributed to the seasonal slowdown during the summer, characterized by high temperatures and…
Pratik Bijlani – On August 9, the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India, in collaboration with the Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) and the Institute of Marine Engineers (India) hosted a pivotal seminar in Mumbai to address the critical issue of Underwater Radiated Noise (URN). The event brought together key individuals in the maritime…
Pratik Bijlani – On August 8th, the Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) held its monthly meeting in its Mumbai office. These CMMI Monthly Meetings are crucial for India’s maritime industry, providing a forum for master mariners, maritime professionals, and industry stakeholders to address current challenges, share insights, and encourage professional networking. The August…
The engine room is the core of a merchant ship’s operations, housing complicated machinery and equipment required for propulsion, power generation, and a variety of other crucial duties. As the maritime industry faces increased environmental laws, technological improvements, and a trend towards sustainability, the machinery and equipment in the engine room are expected to undergo…
As part of CMB.TECH, Windcat, Europe’s premier offshore people transfer firm, has ordered six Elevation Series CSOVs from Damen Shipyards. Windcat will now collaborate with Anglo-Eastern on the technical and crewing management of these vessels. Windcat has already appointed Anglo-Eastern Technical Services (AETS), Anglo-Eastern’s technical consultancy arm, to oversee the construction of six sophisticated future-proof…
It is a strange word or experience after almost eight decades of freedom from colonisers, who in all fairness have been accredited for bringing together kingdoms of the subcontinent, splitting them too, unifying with language; that thrust India a la Bharat ahead of many others after the wars. Independence in all practicalities tends to mean…
Former India cricket captain and Chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee, Sourav Ganguly is now set to bring his leadership and strategic acumen to the boardroom of the leading consulting and training organization, Blue Ocean Corporation. This significant addition comes as Blue Ocean continues to expand its influence across the UK, Middle East, and India,…
Pratik Bijlani – The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a new report titled “Coast Guard: Autonomous Ships and Efforts to Regulate Them,” which investigates the rising role of autonomous ships in the maritime industry and the regulatory challenges they offer. The paper concludes that, while autonomous ships are making progress in the United…
Swiss marine power company WinGD’s Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) technology is to be trialled by global shipping line CMA CGM onboard one of the company’s vessels. The collaboration marks the first field test for the new dual-fuel engine technology and follows successful factory tests showing significant efficiency improvements with both diesel and LNG fuel. VCR…
On August 12th, a new research, titled “Survey on Gender Equality in Indian Maritime Industry (2024),” was issued, providing insight on the great advances and persistent problems for women in the Indian maritime sector over the previous five years. The report was created by Maritime SheEO with financial assistance from the Consulate General of the…