Sailors’ Society is delighted to announce that the Director General of Shipping in India will give the inaugural address at their 2025 Wellness at Sea Conference for North Asian Cadets, ratings and trainees. This is the fifth year that the global Maritime charity is hosting these unique virtual events that attract tens of thousands of…
The world’s largest ship recycling hub, Alang, hosted a landmark visit on 22nd August 2025 by a distinguished multi-stakeholder delegation from India and Norway. The visit was organized on the sidelines of the Norway–India Collaborative Workshop on Advancing Occupational Safety and Health in Ship Recycling: A Collaborative Approach to Shared Challenges and Solutions, a two-day…
prosecution of this violation,” said Capt. Jennifer Andrew, the Commanding Officer of Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur. “The Coast Guard maintains one of the world’s most comprehensive and thorough vessel inspection programs, and we will continue to leverage this robust capability to ensure strict compliance with domestic and international maritime laws.” · After World War…
Pratik Bijlani On 21st August, the Directorate General of Shipping hosted the SWFS (Seafarers Welfare Fund Society) Symposium on Seafarers’ Recruitment and Welfare at the CIDCO Convention Centre, Vashi, Mumbai. The event brought together government leaders, industry stakeholders, international representatives, and unions to deliberate on the future of Indian seafaring, addressing recruitment, welfare, regulation, and…
– Pratik Bijlani – On 20th August, the Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) hosted its monthly lecture at MSC House in Andheri East, Mumbai, where the spotlight was firmly on the keynote presentation, “Human Element at IMO”, delivered by Capt. Arvind Natrajan, Fellow CMMI, AFNI, MCMM (India), Master Mariner and Senior Marine Manager.…
Baltic Exchange Market Report Friday 22nd August 2025 Baltic Dry Index: 1944 (51)Baltic Capesize Index: 2793 (90)Baltic Panamax Index: 1770 (51)Baltic Supramax Index: 1424 (19)Baltic Handysize Index: 725 (6) CAPESIZE The Capesize market closed the week on a slightly more positive note, with the BCI 5TC climbing $742 to finish at $23,160. In the Pacific,…
– Delphine Estibeiro – The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) recently commemorated its 75th anniversary with a celebration that was as reflective as it was forward-looking. The Knowledge Session, titled Shikṣita Nāvikaḥ Saśakta Saṁsthānam Surakṣita Samudraḥ, was held on August 25th at Hotel Aurika, Mumbai. Dr Malini Shankar, Vice Chancellor of the Indian Maritime University…
– Delphine Estibeiro – On 25thAugust, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) commemorated its 75th anniversary with a landmark Knowledge Session at Hotel Aurika, Mumbai. Themed Shikṣita Nāvikaḥ Saśakta Saṁsthānam Surakṣita Samudraḥ, the event brought together maritime leaders, educators, and policymakers to reflect on legacy and chart the course ahead. Mr Shyam Jagannathan, IAS, Director…
– Delphine Estibeiro – The Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) India has marked a new chapter in its journey with the election of Ms Jimi John as its President. A seasoned Advocate and Accredited Arbitrator, Chambers of Jimi John, Advocates, Jimi brings over 22 years of expertise in maritime and commercial law. Her…
Shipping and port operations are among the most important parts of global trade. They move more than 80% of the world’s products. But this huge and complicated system often has problems with inefficiencies, traffic jams, and delays that are hard to forecast. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the marine business by giving it new tools…