Indian Register of Shipping has reported a strong year across defence, merchant marine, digital innovation and research during 2025, reinforcing its position as a key technical partner for governments, shipowners and shipyards at a time of accelerating change for the maritime sector. In merchant marine, IRS recorded broader engagement in international projects. It completed its…
The Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI) and the Institution of Marine Engineers (India) (IMEI), Chandigarh Chapter, jointly hosted a one‑day seminar on “Sustainability and Innovations in Marine Technology” at IEI Bhawan, Chandigarh. The event drew 74 maritime professionals, including senior industry leaders, practicing engineers, academics, and policymakers, creating a vibrant forum for knowledge exchange and…
Pratik Bijlani – ISWAN India successfully concluded its annual half-day seminar on 17 December at the Bharat Ratnam-Mega Common Facilitation Centre, SEEPZ SEZ, Mumbai, building on the momentum of its Seafarers Matter initiative and strengthening its commitment to the welfare and retention of seafarers. Held under the theme “Attract, Retain, Sustain: Supporting wellbeing of seafarers…
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The CMC Group of Institutions proudly inaugurated its new maritime training campus, CMC Maritime Academy, Kochi, on Thursday, 11th December, marking a significant milestone in India’s maritime education landscape. Located at Bristow Road, Armoury Area, Willingdon Island, Kochi, the academy was formally inaugurated by Mr Shyam Jagannathan, IAS, Director General of Shipping (DGS), Mumbai, who…
Pratik Bijlani – The Leo Barnes Union of Seafarers of India (LUSI) intensified its long-standing advocacy for fairer seafarer employment conditions during a meeting with the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) held on 12 December. The meeting marked a significant step in LUSI’s sustained efforts over the past two years to push for a…
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the main engines for two new pusher tugs being built for Brazilian operator AMAGGI. The ships are under construction at the Beconal shipyard, located in Manaus, Brazil, and are designed with a focus on decarbonised operations. The engines will run on biodiesel, a capability that was a key factor in…
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) company, will deploy NexusWave on Krey Schiffahrt’s four newbuild heavy lift vessels. The deployment will enable the German ship manager to enhance operational efficiency and unlock the benefits of always-on, unlimited connectivity. Krey Schiffahrt currently manages eight modern multi-purpose heavy lift vessels and is expanding its fleet to meet…
Anglo-Eastern Maritime Training Centre (AEMTC) has successfully completed its inaugural Pilot Training Course on Ammonia as a Marine Fuel, marking a significant advancement in preparing seafarers for the maritime industry’s transition toward cleaner and more sustainable propulsion technologies. Held on 24–25 November, the two-day programme brought together 26 participants from a wide spectrum of shipboard…
· Andhra Pradesh clears Sagar Defence’s autonomous maritime shipyard project The Andhra Pradesh government has given the green light to a proposal by Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt Ltd to set up what is being described as India’s first purpose-built autonomous maritime shipyard and systems development facility in Nellore district. Planned at Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour, the…