Padmesh Prabhune – Cyclone Fengal has wreaked havoc in South India, with Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karnataka, and Kerala experiencing heavy rainfall as warned earlier by The India Meteorological Department (IMD) disrupting Cargo and Port operations across south India.With Cyclone Fengal, now weakened into a low-pressure area, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of intensified…
Padmesh Prabhune – No improvements in real-world containership efficiency despite big investments in Green Ship, Says Report Europe’s container ships pollute as much per container as they did six years ago and there seems to be no major improvement in real-world containership efficiency despite investments in Green Ship. A new analytical study commissioned by T&E…
Delphine Estibeiro – Making a landmark appearance at The Maritime SheEO Conference, Ms Monica Nagelgaard, Consul General of Norway to India in her address emphasized the Consulate General’s long-standing commitment to promoting gender equality. She said, “As a key partner, the Consulate General recognizes the vital importance of addressing this issue, aligning with Norway’s broader…
We picked out three topics and updated our views, as things tend to change quickly. First, why have Capes outperformed ($23,462 pd spot YTD) despite their reliance on China, heading for 4.8% GDP growth, given the property crisis and weak household spending? There is a tendency to be overly gloomy about China, while forgetting that…
The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) ended the week at 1,537 points, with all segments remaining in the red. Traditionally, this time of year witnesses bullish sentiment, often characterized by surging rates and a hunt for market peaks. However, the current landscape tells a different story, with market dynamics under pressure and seemingly searching for a…
The Cornerstones of Success Mr Alexandros Stafilopatis’ upbringing in a family deeply rooted in the maritime industry fostered an organic understanding of its requirements. His father, a captain, and his uncle, an engineer, instilled in him the importance of empathy and expertise. He spent time on voyages in the North Sea, South America, and the…
Padmesh Prabhune The Government of the Philippines and the European Union announced the launch of the Technical Assistance Project to improve seafarers’ training, education, and working conditions in the Philippines following its recent initiative of Magna Carta in September 2024. The joint training and certification project will continue until November 2027. Over the next three…
ClassNK, a world-renowned ship classification society, successfully hosted the “ClassNK Indian Technical Seminar” on November 21 at the Novotel Hotel in Mumbai. This esteemed event convened maritime professionals and thought leaders to deliberate on the industry’s pressing challenges, emerging regulatory landscape, and pioneering solutions. With a rich legacy dating back to 1899, ClassNK, headquartered in…
IMO Council has accepted India’s Proposal to include “well-being of seafarers” as one of the criterions while considering for the International Maritime Prize at its 133rd session that was held during 18 to 22 November 2024 at London. Indian delegation headed by Shri T.K Ramachandaran, IAS, Secretary, MoPSW, GoI, and Shri Shyam Jagannathan, D.G Shipping,…
The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) and Gujarat Maritime University (GMU) have released a new report shedding light on the widespread issue of recruitment fraud in India’s maritime sector. The report, titled: “The Impact of Recruitment Fraud on Indian Seafarers – A joint study by GMU and ISWAN”, uncovers how illegal recruitment practices…