In the light of the ongoing Iran-Israel war, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) following an advisory from the Ministry of External Affairs has in turn issued an advisory for seafarers, RPS agents, and employers/vessel-owners to avoid travel to Iran till further notice. The DG Shipping in its advisory mentions that due to the ongoing…
The Federation of Freight Forwarders’ Associations in India (FFFAI) proudly inaugurated its Skill Development Center in Dronagiri, Maharashtra, on September 17, under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0. The event marked a significant milestone in FFFAI’s efforts to bridge the skills gap in the logistics sector. Eminent dignitaries, including Mr DS Garbyal, Commissioner…
The International Maritime Federation (IMF) held its 9th Annual General Meeting on September 27th at The Park Hotel in Belapur, bringing together members from various sectors of the maritime industry. Chairman Mr. Vivek Rastogi kicked off the meeting with a warm welcome, highlighting the importance of collaboration and innovation within the maritime community. The keynote…
OM Maritime has made a significant move by securing its first-ever newbuildings from Jiangxi New Jiangzhou Shipbuilding Heavy Industry in China. This Singapore-based niche tanker company has placed firm orders for two stainless steel chemical tankers, each with a deadweight tonnage of 13,800 dwt. These state-of-the-art vessels will feature twelve duplex stainless steel cargo tanks,…
It has been a bad week for President Zelensky of Ukraine, for lame-duck President Biden of the US, and for Nato. And all for the same reason: western dithering in the face of Putin’s empty threats to resort to the use of tactical nuclear weapons. The transatlantic alliance eventually got around to supplying old battle…
V.Group, a leading global ship manager and marine services provider, has inaugurated its expanded office in Chennai, India, reinforcing its commitment to the region. This strategic move strengthens V.Group’s ability to engage with customers and seafarers, building on its 40-year history in India. The state-of-the-art office brings together over 200 colleagues under one roof, supporting…
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Padmesh Prabhune – A large container ship has completed its first Arctic voyage, giving rise to great interest in shipping circles. The 294 m long Panamax Ship Flying Fish 1 sailed from St Petersburg in the Baltic Sea to China in just over three weeks, cutting around two weeks off the conventional route via the…
Padmesh Prabhune – India has officially joined the Global Ocean Treaty, also known as the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ). The signing was held during the United Nations General Assembly, showing India’s commitment to protecting marine resources on the high seas. As of now, 101 countries, including India, have signed the pact, confirming…