Pratik Bijlani – The Mumbai Port Authority inaugurated the state-of-the-art Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT) on April 21st at Ballard Pier, Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in India’s maritime development. Built at a cost of ₹556 crore, the terminal is designed to handle 500 cruise ships and up to one million passengers annually. Its sprawling…
The Institute of Marine Engineers (India) (IMEI), in collaboration with the Methanol Institute (MI), successfully hosted a seminar titled “Methanol as a Marine Fuel: Pathways to Decarbonization” at IMEI House, Navi Mumbai on March 27th. The event brought together maritime professionals, government representatives, classification societies, and technical experts to explore methanol’s growing role in sustainable…
Jagdamba Prasad Pandey – The AAROHAN International Maritime Conference, organised by Integrated Maritime Exchange (IME), brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to discuss the impact of AI, investment in maritime start-ups, and the future of commercial shipping. Held in Dehradun on March 22, the conference aimed to bridge the gap between industry, academia, and…
On April 7, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), in collaboration with Swastha and Synergy Maritime, hosted a pivotal seminar titled “Bridging the Gap: Mental Health & Maritime Policies” at the Maritime Training Institute (MTI) in Mumbai. This seminar marked a significant step in addressing mental health challenges faced by seafarers and integrating these concerns…
Sustainable shipping and successes in diversity took centre stage at the inaugural WISTA India ExCo Conference in Mumbai, which coincided with the first WISTA International Mid-Term Meeting to take place in India. With WISTA International membership exceeding 6,000 this month, the Executive Committee (ExCo) met over two days to discuss topics that included the professional…
Swiss marine power company WinGD is to integrate hybrid power and energy systems on four 113,600 DWT, wind-assisted tankers under construction for Union Maritime Limited (UML). The agreement marks the first time that WinGD’s X-EL Integrated Energy solution will be deployed with wind-assisted propulsion systems, ensuring optimal use of power generated by the main engine…
In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) norms have become a central theme in global business and investment practices. These norms, designed to promote sustainability, ethical governance, and social responsibility, are often portrayed as a way to create a more just and environmentally friendly global economy. However, beneath the surface, ESG norms serve as…
Pratik Bijlani – The international shipping community has approved groundbreaking updates to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, during a week-long meeting at the International Labour Organization (ILO) headquarters in Geneva from April 7-11, 2025. Developed through collaboration between governments, shipowners, and seafarers’ unions under the ILO’s Special Tripartite Committee, these changes aim to improve…
The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), in collaboration with IMU’s Maritime Law Network (IMLAN) and Seafarers Legal Support (SeaLegS) – CPRiMeS, Indian Maritime University, successfully conducted a Seafarer Education Awareness Session (SEAS) to equip cadets with crucial knowledge for their careers at sea. The session welcomed 120 cadets and seafarers, including alumni and…
DP World, a leading global provider of smart end-to-end supply chain solutions, today announced the launch of the Bharat Africa Setu. This initiative is being developed under the guidance of the Government of India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Ministry of External Affairs. This platform will provide Indian businesses access to robust warehousing, trade…