India’s maritime sector serves as the backbone of its trade and commerce, handling around 95% of the country’s EXIM trade by volume and about 70% by value. However, this vital industry runs on conventional hydrocarbon fuels, leading to greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful emissions. The International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nation’s specialized agency…
HSBC Asia Economics recently released its Q4 2025 report is entitled: “Plenty to chew on”. The preamble notes that front-loading and the AI hardware boom have boosted export volumes so far this year, but US tariffs are set to take their toll, weighing on trade and investment across Asia. It goes on. Still, in the…
The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI) proudly welcomed its newly inducted Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) Shivalik at Visakhapatnam Port today, marking her maiden voyage under the Indian flag and SCI ownership. Shivalik, with a capacity of 82,000 CBM, was inducted into SCI’s fleet on 10th September 2025. Renamed after the Shivalik mountain range,…
GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group company and leader in digital engineering, has announced a strategic alliance with IRCLASS Systems and Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (ISSPL), formerly a division of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). This collaboration aims to accelerate digital transformation across the Oil & Gas, Marine, Power, Heavy Industry, Automotive, Construction, and Port sectors through co-delivered,…
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has announced the rollout of the Virtual Twin for Ships Life Cycle Assessment and 3D Classification, powered by the Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE Platform. This milestone represents a major stride in IRS’s Digital Transformation Journey, enabling the maritime industry to benefit from next-generation classification services. Through this rollout, IRS is set…
Pratik Bijlani – On 26th September, JSW Shipping & Logistics, in collaboration with Nautilus Shipping, hosted Naavik Manthan 2025 at Courtyard by Marriott, Andheri (East), Mumbai. The event provided an interactive platform for professionals across the shipping and logistics sectors to connect, exchange insights, and explore strategies for industry growth. With discussions ranging from seafarer…
Pratik Bijlani – On 27th September, the Association of Maritime International Commercial Interests & Expertise (AMICIE), in collaboration with Marex Media, hosted a thought-provoking seminar titled “Real Challenges of Today” in Mumbai. The event brought together industry leaders, experts, and seafarers to deliberate on pressing issues facing the maritime sector, with a focus on crew…
Anglo-Eastern Univan Group (“Anglo-Eastern”), a global leader in independent ship management, has officially launched its innovative Sustainability and Performance Services (SAPS), a digital solution built to help charterers and commercial operators navigate the complexities of maritime decarbonisation, and transform vessel performance through intelligent data-driven insights. This new service marks a significant step forward in Anglo-Eastern’s…
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One strong image of India in 2047, the 100th year of independence, is of a world-class maritime nation with ports, shipyards, and shipping routes run by cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI). India’s Maritime Vision 2047 is all about making the oceans cleaner, smarter, safer, and more competitive. Adding AI to this idea is like putting turbo…