The Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) successfully hosted its flagship seminar Maritime Potpourri 2025 on July 23 at Hotel Kohinoor, Mumbai, bringing together leading voices from across the maritime industry. The event served as a powerful platform for knowledge exchange and collaborative thought on some of the most pressing issues facing Indian and…
US Issues Tsunami Warning for Hawaii After Powerful Quake • The US issued a tsunami warning for Hawaii following aoff the east coast of Russia, alongside a similar alertfrom Japan.• The magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck southeast of Petropavlovsk- Kamchatsky on the Kamchatka Peninsula, according to the US Geological Survey, on Wednesday morning local time.• “A…
The world’s skylines have significantly transformed, largely due to the evolution of architectural and construction technologies, particularly the use of steel and the rise of skyscrapers. This has led to cities expanding vertically, optimizing land use and creating iconic symbols of economic power and innovation. Skyscrapers have become defining features of many urban landscapes, and…
Pratik Bijlani – On June 27, the Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy (AEMA) in Karjat celebrated the graduation of DNS Batch 30 with a remarkable ceremony at the AEMA Auditorium. The event was graced by Mr. Mark Cameron, Executive VP and COO of Ardmore Shipping, as the Chief Guest, and Mr. Robert Gaina, Senior VP (Commercial) at…
Pratik Bijlani – The Narottam Morarjee Institute of Shipping (NMIS), a premier institution in maritime education, held its 45th Annual Convocation and Prize Distribution Ceremony on July 18, at the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), Mumbai. The prestigious occasion was graced by the Chief Guest Mr Sameer Kumar Khare, IAS (Retd.), Chairman of the National…
Have you ever thought about how sailors and ship commanders learn to steer big ships safely on the ocean? People who work on ships need particular education and training, just like pilots do before they fly planes. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making this learning process smarter, faster, and safer these days. Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is…
EU’s Sanctions on Russia: A Delicate Balance of Politics and Economics On Friday the EU imposed its 18th package of sanctions against Russia for its February 2022 invasion of Ukraine. This round of sanctions may affect India more than previous ones. They aim to hit Russia’s energy, finances, trade, anti-circumvention, military capabilities and supply chains,…
DECATHLON, CMA CGM and France Cyclisme are pleased to announce their new co-naming partnership for the professional cycling team currently known as DECATHLON AG2R LA MONDIALE. Starting from January 1st, 2026, the team will race as DECATHLON CMA CGM. Following the recent announcement of DECATHLON becoming the owner of the Pro cycling team at the…
DP World, a leading global provider of smart end-to-end supply chain solutions, has been ranked amongst ‘India’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work For’ by the Great Place to Work Institute. This annual ranking—based on data from Great Place to Work’s Trust Index™ Survey and Culture Audit—recognizes organizations that excel in building high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. The…
Pratik Bijlani – India’s Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has banned the deployment of Indian seafarers holding Certificates of Competency (CoCs) issued by certain Central American countries, including Honduras and Belize, after uncovering widespread fraud in their issuance. The move, announced through DGS Circular No. 31/2025, aims to curb recruitment malpractices and prevent Indian seafarers…