Pratik Bijlani – The International Maritime Federation (IMF) hosted its highly anticipated annual conference, IMF Conference 2024, on December 13, at The Park Hotel in Mumbai. Since its inception in 2015, the IMF has been a driving force in promoting the interests of Indian seafarers and shaping global maritime industry practices. The conference provided a…
Pratik Bijlani – On December 20, Womar Tanker Pools celebrated a major milestone in style, hosting an exclusive cocktail party on the iconic Stad Amsterdam, moored at Mumbai’s prestigious Indira Docks. This sophisticated soiree commemorated 15 years of Womar’s excellence in the maritime industry, seamlessly merging tradition and innovation. Since its inception in 2009, Womar…
Maritime law encompasses a wide range of legal issues, including shipping and navigation, marine pollution, piracy, international trade, and the management of marine resources. India’s maritime zones cover nearly 2.37 million square kilometres, including territorial waters and exclusive economic zones (EEZ). Within these zones, numerous legal and policy issues arise that impact national security, environmental…
As we approach the final trading days of the year, the Baltic Dry Indices reflect the tempered realities of 2024, a year marked by subdued performance compared to the highs of 2023. The fourth quarter, once a period of peak activity for dry bulk trades, has been muted, with all market segments struggling to replicate…
It has been a busy week in the world of geopolitics. In the US, President Biden pardoned his son Hunter for tax and gun crimes which he had admitted to and been convicted for, despite earlier saying that a presidential pardon would not be given. This move ruins Biden’s reputation for probity and may speak…
Mumbai,18 December 2024 – The Foreign Owners and Ship Managers Association (FOSMA) and the National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI) have come together to address a critical need in the maritime industry: the creation of a skilled cadre of marine fitters and pumpmen. This groundbreaking initiative, launched collaboratively, aims to establish a formal system…
In late October 2024, an oil spill occurred during bunkering operations at Singapore’s Changi port, resulting in the release of approximately five tonnes of bunker fuel into the surrounding waters. The incident took place when oil overflowed from the Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier Ines Corrado while refuelling, prompting an immediate halt to operations. The Maritime and…
Padmesh Prabhune – The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled a major policy for Cargo Promotion – ‘Jalvahak’ – incentivising movement of long-haul cargo via National Waterways 1 (river Ganga) as well as for National Waterways 2 (river Brahmaputra) and National Waterways 16 (river Barak) in Kolkata on Sunday…
Padmesh Prabhune – A meeting was held recently at the Mumbai office of RLC Labour Commission (central) for verification of membership of Unions operating as trade unions in Indian National Shipowners Association. The meeting for discussion of verification process was organized by the deputy RLC of the central division. All the stakeholders, including Capt. Daniel…
Padmesh Prabhune – Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has assured that the uncertainty prevailing over the construction of the much-needed road connecting the Vizhinjam International Seaport to National Highway 66 will soon be over. Gadkari stated that the port, managed by Adani Ports, had initially committed to building the road but…