The Indian Administrative Service (I.A.S.) is often regarded as the backbone of India’s bureaucratic framework. However, its overarching influence across various sectors has also led to resistance against the creation of specialized services, such as the Indian Maritime Service (I.M.S.). The establishment of the I.M.S. is crucial for India’s maritime governance, yet it faces significant…
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is pleased to announce the relocation of its Kakinada Site Office to a new and improved facility. This move forms part of IRS’s ongoing efforts to enhance its presence in the region and offer superior services to the local maritime community. The inauguration ceremony of the new office was marked…
The Foreign Owners Representatives and Ship Managers Association (FOSMA) has taken a ground-breaking step in maritime education by adopting the Continual Assessment, Development, and Certification of Faculty (CADCF) framework across its training institutes in Noida and Kolkata. Developed by the ISF Group, CADCF is a credible and pioneering standard in the Indian maritime sector, focusing…
Pratik Bijlani – The Mumbai Port Authority inaugurated the state-of-the-art Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT) on April 21st at Ballard Pier, Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in India’s maritime development. Built at a cost of ₹556 crore, the terminal is designed to handle 500 cruise ships and up to one million passengers annually. Its sprawling…
The Institute of Marine Engineers (India) (IMEI), in collaboration with the Methanol Institute (MI), successfully hosted a seminar titled “Methanol as a Marine Fuel: Pathways to Decarbonization” at IMEI House, Navi Mumbai on March 27th. The event brought together maritime professionals, government representatives, classification societies, and technical experts to explore methanol’s growing role in sustainable…
Jagdamba Prasad Pandey – The AAROHAN International Maritime Conference, organised by Integrated Maritime Exchange (IME), brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to discuss the impact of AI, investment in maritime start-ups, and the future of commercial shipping. Held in Dehradun on March 22, the conference aimed to bridge the gap between industry, academia, and…
On April 7, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), in collaboration with Swastha and Synergy Maritime, hosted a pivotal seminar titled “Bridging the Gap: Mental Health & Maritime Policies” at the Maritime Training Institute (MTI) in Mumbai. This seminar marked a significant step in addressing mental health challenges faced by seafarers and integrating these concerns…
Sustainable shipping and successes in diversity took centre stage at the inaugural WISTA India ExCo Conference in Mumbai, which coincided with the first WISTA International Mid-Term Meeting to take place in India. With WISTA International membership exceeding 6,000 this month, the Executive Committee (ExCo) met over two days to discuss topics that included the professional…
Swiss marine power company WinGD is to integrate hybrid power and energy systems on four 113,600 DWT, wind-assisted tankers under construction for Union Maritime Limited (UML). The agreement marks the first time that WinGD’s X-EL Integrated Energy solution will be deployed with wind-assisted propulsion systems, ensuring optimal use of power generated by the main engine…
In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) norms have become a central theme in global business and investment practices. These norms, designed to promote sustainability, ethical governance, and social responsibility, are often portrayed as a way to create a more just and environmentally friendly global economy. However, beneath the surface, ESG norms serve as…