Pratik Bijlani – On June 30, AGA Aqua Marine, a Mumbai-based crew management firm, inaugurated its first office at Boomerang in Chandivali, Andheri East. Specializing in sourcing, training, and deploying skilled seafarers globally, the firm is dedicated to enhancing the maritime industry by providing ethical, innovative, and tailored solutions. With a mission to deliver ethical,…
Pratik Bijlani – Japanese shipping major Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K-Line) is recalibrating its U.S. services and considering further vessel redeployments as it prepares for the potential impact of higher U.S. tariffs. CEO Takenori Igarashi revealed the company has accounted for a 30-billion-yen ($200 million) hit in its financial forecasts through March 2026, citing pressures on…
Pratik Bijlani – The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has reported a “disturbing surge” in seafarer abandonment cases in 2025, recording a 33% increase over last year’s already record levels. By May, 158 cases affecting over 1,501 seafarers had been logged, compared to 119 cases during the same period in 2024. “Abandonment is a growing,…
These days, artificial intelligence, or AI, is pervasive. However, what is AI exactly? Is it limited to ChatGPT and other chatbots? No! AI is a vast field with a wide variety of systems that assist machines in performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. It’s interesting to note that artificial intelligence is not new—it has…
· The Next Evolution in Offshore Situational Awareness The revolutionary Pathfinder marine radar system is built on Raymarine’s award-winning radar technology and is designed for type-approved CAT 1, CAT 2 and CAT 3 SOLAS vessels. Pathfinder radars deliver trusted radar performance for cargo ships, superyacht, OSV and naval applications. Each system uses Raymarine’s proven solid-state…
ClassNK, a leading classification society, has launched a new service called “ClassNK Fleet Cost Simulation” as part of its “ClassNK Transition Support Services”. This innovative service is designed to support the maritime industry’s transition to decarbonized fuels by estimating the cost impact of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction regulations, including IMO’s mid-term measures, EU-ETS, and…
Mr David Birwadkar, a seasoned marine engineer with over 35 years of experience in the maritime industry, has announced his candidacy for the presidency of The Institute of Marine Engineers (India) (IME(I)) for the term 2025-2027. With a proven track record of leadership and expertise in ship operations, shore leadership, training, and mentoring, Birwadkar is…
DP World, the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), and Nevomo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore potential opportunities for cooperation in the development and implementation of a pilot project using Nevomo’s MagRail proprietary technology for the self-propelled movement of rail-based cargo and freight within the existing port ecosystems. DP World, a global leader…
Pratik Bijlani – The Kerala State Government has filed a $1.1 billion compensation claim against Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) following the sinking of MSC Elsa 3 off the Kerala coast in late May. The claim seeks $1 billion for environmental damage, $44 million for restoration efforts, and $61.3 million for economic losses suffered by the…
Pratik Bijlani – Vizhinjam International Seaport, India’s first deepwater transshipment port, is gearing up to commence direct export-import (EXIM) operations by September 2025, marking a major milestone in the nation’s maritime logistics. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), which operates the port, is actively scaling up infrastructure to achieve a 40:60 EXIM-to-transshipment cargo mix…