On 20th June, the maritime fraternity in Chandigarh came together at Hotel Chandigarh Beckons to mark the International Day of the Seafarer, under the IMO theme “Carrying World Trade, Carrying the Risks.” Sponsored by Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd. and Ocean One Ship Management Chandigarh, the seminar drew 50 industry professionals for a day of…
The Three Bees Research Foundation (TBRF) commemorated the International Day of the Seafarer 2026 with a strong message of environmental stewardship, youth empowerment, and maritime collaboration. Held in Sector 44‑C, Chandigarh, the event aligned with the International Maritime Organization’s theme “Carrying World Trade. Carrying the Risks.” – a reminder of the courage and resilience of…
The Indian Seafarers Welfare Organization (ISWOT) marked the Day of the Seafarer 2026, 25th June with a landmark event at the Ambica Empire Hotel, announcing a series of ambitious welfare programmes aimed at strengthening healthcare and empowering women in the maritime community. Presided over by Dr. A. Babu Mailan, Chairman of ISWOT, the celebration drew…
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is proud to announce that INS Agray and INS Sanshodhak, two of the three Indian Navy vessels simultaneously commissioned and dedicated to the nation in the presence of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji on 21st Jun 2026, have been built under IRS Classification. The induction of these vessels…
ClassNK announced that it has earned authorization from the French Government (Directorate general for Maritime affairs, Fisheries and Aquaculture) to carry out surveys for French flagged vessels. With this authorization, ClassNK is now able to perform statutory surveys and issue certificates for French flagged vessels on behalf of the French Government, in accordance with the…
Pratik Bijlani – Against the backdrop of an increasingly complex global maritime environment, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), in collaboration with the International Group of Protection and Indemnity Clubs (IG P&I), brought together regulators, insurers, shipowners, seafarers and maritime professionals for a significant stakeholder workshop on Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Insurance at the Merchant…
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved a two‑year extension for Mr Shyam Jagannathan, a 1997‑batch IAS officer of the Assam‑Meghalaya cadre, allowing him to continue as Director General of Shipping under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways until June 1, 2028. This decision ensures steady leadership for India’s apex maritime regulatory authority—the Directorate General of Shipping—which oversees…
In a distinguished ceremony upholding the finest traditions of the maritime service, HIMT College formally marked the passing out of its Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) Batch 4 and B.Sc. Nautical Science Batch 12 on June 13. The milestone valedictory event marked the formal entry of a highly disciplined, technologically proficient, and resilient cohort of…
On 18th June, Samskip announced that it has received the required regulatory approvals for the previously announced transfer of its transport services between Rotterdam and the UK and Ireland to CLdN. The operational transfer of these services is scheduled to take place on the 29th of June as part of the planned transition process. Until…
ClassNK has launched the co creation digital marketplace “ClassNK Design Data Marketplace” for stakeholders in the maritime industry. The marketplace is a matching site designed to promote linkage and utilization of 3D models and design data created ship design and owned by shipyards and design firms, together with various services provided by software vendors and…