Padmesh Prabhune In the wake of the political turbulence after the collapse of erstwhile Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s presidentship, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) following an advisory from the Ministry of External Affairs has in turn issued an advisory for seafarers, RPS agents, employers/vessel-owners to avoid travel to Syria till further notice. The advisory…
‘Exceptional Bravery at Sea’ bestowed upon Capt Avhilash Rawat & crew of MV Marlin Luanda Padmesh Prabhune – The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Awards Ceremony was held this week in London with the presentation of the International Maritime Prize for 2023 and 2024 IMO Honours for Exceptional Bravery at sea. This year the 2024 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at…
The A.P. Moller Relief Foundation, a Danish philanthropic foundation, donated US$ 750,000 to establish a major infrastructure upgrade in the form of a Full Mission Simulator at the Maersk Centre of Excellence (MCE) in AMET Institute of Science and Technology (AIST), AMET Knowledge Park of the Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET) University at…
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) have entered into an umbrella agreement aimed at developing indigenous technologies and enhancing the capabilities of both organizations. As part of this initiative, IRS and CSL have signed a separate cooperation agreement for the development and certification of an autonomous vessel named ‘SWAYAT,’ which is…
Jagdamba Prasad Pandey – The Maritime SheEO Conference 2024, held at Taj Santacruz, Mumbai, on November 15 was a groundbreaking event that brought together over 300 industry leaders and 1,500 online participants from around the world. This year’s conference, strategically held on Gurunanak Jayanti, highlighted the critical role of leadership in driving diversity and inclusion…
Growth in Asia is projected to decelerate in 2024 and 2025, reflecting the diminishing impact of pandemic recovery and long-term structural factors such as population aging. However, the region’s short-term outlook has been revised upward since April by the IMF, with regional growth in 2024 now forecast at 4.6 %, an increase of 0.1 %age…
The much-anticipated World Maritime Technology Conference (WMTC), a triennial global event under the auspices of the World Maritime Technology Congress, is set to commence on December 4th and run until December 6th in Chennai, India. This marks the return of the prestigious conference to Indian shores after a gap of 15 years, with the last…
The shipping industry, responsible for transporting 90% of global trade, plays a vital role in the global economy. However, it also contributes significantly to environmental challenges such as greenhouse gas emissions, marine pollution, and ecosystem degradation. With growing international focus on sustainability, legal frameworks are evolving to address the environmental impact of shipping and ensure…
Delphine Estibeiro – At the Maritime SheEO conference, Dr Malini Shankar, Vice Chancellor of Indian Maritime University, shared her firsthand insights on women’s transformative impact in maritime.The State of Women’s EmpowermentWe live in a world where technology has reached every aspect of our lives, yet misogyny persists. The 2016 US presidential elections saw a female…
Pratik Bijlani – The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) hosted its much-anticipated ISWAN Seminar on November 28 at the Maritime Training Institute (MTI) in Mumbai. Bringing together maritime professionals, policymakers, and welfare advocates, the seminar addressed the pressing challenges faced by seafarers while spotlighting initiatives to enhance their welfare and resilience.Mr Deepak Shetty,…