Pratik Bijlani – On June 24, the Indian Maritime Federation (IMF) held a pivotal press conference at the Indian Merchant Chambers, Mumbai, addressing two pressing issues: DG Order 6/2023 on vessel age norms and the penalty mechanisms imposed on Recruitment and Placement Services License (RPSL) companies. The event, moderated by Ms Aishwarya Pilankar, brought together…
Fleet Management joins the global maritime community in celebrating Day of the Seafarer 2025, recognising extraordinary contributions of seafarers worldwide. On this Day of the Seafarer, we pause to honour our 27,000 seafarers and maritime professionals, the very heart of global trade. We thank you for your resilience, commitment, dedication, and for consistently maintaining the highest…
Pratik Bijlani – On June 21, the majestic Gateway of India in Colaba served as a stunning backdrop for the International Day of Yoga celebrations. Organized by the Mumbai Port Authority in collaboration with Patanjali Yogpeeth, the event emphasized yoga’s timeless relevance in promoting holistic well-being and global harmony. It also marked a key milestone…
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) takes pride in the delivery of ‘INS Arnala’, the first in a series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWCs), to the Indian Navy. The vessel was delivered by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, marking a significant milestone in India’s journey towards self-reliance in defence production.…
Today, June 25th, we celebrate the Day of the Seafarer, a special day launched by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) 15 years ago to recognize the invaluable contributions of seafarers worldwide to international trade, the global economy, and civil society. As someone with 18 years of experience in the industry, I’ve had the privilege of…
infrastructure against the need to address a looming domestic gas shortfall. attacks may “create the conditions” to bring down Iran’s government. record low unemployment and inflation approaching target. To revive productivity, the IMF called for a “decisive push” to deepen the European Union’s single market. Of the conflict in the Middle East with calls for…
Pratik Bijlani – On June 18, Stray Partners unveiled Alive Health, an innovative digital platform aimed at enhancing seafarer well-being and optimizing organizational performance in the maritime industry. Developed with insights from 115 global experts, Alive Health supports 45 languages and operates seamlessly in low-bandwidth environments. Offering a comprehensive suite of solutions encompassing onboarding, surveys,…
Shipping News and Baltic Indices: The Union Minister Hardeep Puri suggesting it could mirror the scale of Guyana’s transformative offshore find. India may be inching closer to a game-changing offshore oil discovery in the Andaman Sea — one that could hold as much as 184,440 crore litres of crude oil and rival Guyana’s transformational find,…
Ganpat University, in collaboration with GES GUNI Education Services FZ-LLC, successfully hosted the International Maritime Summit 2025, themed “Future of Global Maritime 5Ds: Digitalisation, Decarbonisation, Diversity, Design, and Development,” on June 12, at the Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel in Dubai. The summit, supported by esteemed organizations including the Indian Institute of Freight Forwarders, ICS Middle…
Pratik Bijlani – On June 12th, The Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) hosted its monthly lecture, focusing on an increasingly pertinent topic: “Navigating Mental Health: The Psychological Dimensions of the Shipping Sector.” The hybrid event saw robust participation both online and in person, with a distinguished panel of industry leaders, including Capt. Sasikumar…