BYE BYE 2024, WELCOME 2025!

Yet another year has whizzed past, somewhat excitingly for the country- what with a national election, and an assembly election in some states. Some governments changed, whilst others didn’t, with all parties claiming victories- actual, moral or implied. But what changed for the seafarer? Fortunately, (or otherwise) apart from MV Dali, there was no other

Ensuring Protection of Merchant Naval Personnelis Top Priority, Says Capt. (Dr.) Daniel J Joseph

Padmesh Prabhune – Strict action would be taken against fraudulent companies exploiting aspirants Seafarers will now find it easier to present their case and emphasise their rights to the Government after assurance by one of the senior officials at the seminar ‘Seafarers’ Rights and Employment’ seminar held in Chandigarh on 27, December, 2024. Addressing the

TAPPING THE HIGH-SCHOOL CURRICULA ROUTE

Raising Awareness & Fostering Opportunities to Nurture Maritime Talent The maritime industry remains beyond doubt a vital pillar of global trade and commerce. But there is a widespread lack of awareness about the maritime sector within the nation, especially in the interior tier-2 and tier-3 cities, which poses a serious hindrance to getting suitable talent

Brazil Economic Outlook

FOCAL POINTS: Macro Environment with GDP expanding by 0.9% quarter-on-quarter. Sectorally, the economy showed. While agriculture contracted due to lower output of key crops such as corn and soybeans, the industrial sector recorded growth, driven by strong activity in construction and manufacturing. FX and money markets In November, Brazil’s inflation rate rose 4.87% year-on-year. This