FSUI and IMF Convene on Seafarer Safety Amid Gulf Tensions

Pratik Bijlani – Amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region, the Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) and the International Maritime Federation (IMF) jointly convened an urgent virtual meeting on 4 March titled “War Update: P&I Coverage Suspension + Stranded Seafarers.” The session followed an earlier emergency coordination meeting held on 2 March and

Technology, Trust, and Transformation

With nearly three decades of experience across airlines, technology, and travel services, Jeet Sawhney, Managing Director of ATPI India, has built a career defined by scale, resilience, and leadership in complex travel ecosystems. From senior roles at KLM Air France, VFS, Sabre, and Tripjack, to steering ATPI India today, his journey reflects both operational expertise

Commitment in Spirit, Gaps in Execution

For Marex Media, Ms Delphine Estibeiro engaged in an insightful dialogue with Mr Rohith Agarwal, CEO of Guideship Consulting Services, on the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships. Their conversation examined India’s long-standing leadership in ship recycling, the paradox of its absence from key IMO registers, and the

Advancing Shipping Standards

Pratik Bijlani – On 27 February, the Institute of Marine Engineers (India) (IMEI) Mumbai Branch, along with its Navi Mumbai and Gujarat Chapters, hosted its Annual Meet & Technical Seminar at the MCA Club Mumbai. The event brought together marine engineering professionals, regulators, and industry leaders for an afternoon of technical deliberations followed by an

Maritime Risks in Middle East Prompt FSUI–IMF Emergency Talks

Pratik Bijlani In response to the rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East and the growing risks to maritime operations, the Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI), in coordination with the International Maritime Federation (IMF), convened an urgent emergency meeting on 2nd March, to assess the implications of the escalating Iran–Israel conflict on global shipping

Classification Key to India’s Shipbuilding Growth

Mr. Arun Sharma, Executive Chairman of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and member National Shipping Board, highlighted the critical role of classification societies in supporting India’s shipbuilding ambitions during a panel discussion at the Sagar Sankalp – Reclaiming India’s Maritime Glory Conclave, organised by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in partnership with The Week.

Building Financial Resilience

Pratik Bijlani – On 28 February, the Women’s Wing of the Maritime Union of India (MUI) organised an informative webinar on financial literacy, aimed at empowering women from the maritime community with essential financial knowledge and practical guidance on managing personal finances. The online session brought together seafarers’ families, women professionals, and members of the

AI Transforms Maritime Documents Smarter Compliance, Safer Operations

Ships operate in one of the most regulated industries in the world. Every vessel must maintain hundreds of maritime documents related to safety, navigation, cargo operations, environmental protection, and crew certifications. These documents include manuals, certificates, inspection reports, and operational logs required under regulations such as SOLAS, MARPOL, and other international maritime standards. Managing this