It’s Friday the 13th as I compile this report. Not that I believe in this date as being evil but the tragic loss of AI171 yesterday soon after take-off from Ahmedabad yesterday evening resulting in loss of innocent lives and this followed this morning with the sad news, a war between Israel and Iran, that…
The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has cast a long shadow over the maritime industry, compelling stakeholders to confront unprecedented challenges. With Israel initiating a series of airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, military installations, and key commanders, the situation has escalated into a high-stakes confrontation. Explosions at Iran’s uranium enrichment facility in Natanz and…
Anglo-Eastern’s Initiative to Nurture Next-Gen Maritime Leaders Anglo-Eastern Univan Group (“Anglo-Eastern”), a global leader in independent ship management services, is delighted to be launching “Mission 30”, a bold initiative to increase the proportion of its management-level officers (i.e. Captain, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, and Second Engineer) under the age of 30 from 1% to 30%…
Much as the Shipping Industry may not like, Global Politics and Wars to interfere in Global Trade, there is no escape route when you have Tariffs going like a Yo-Yo in the world of circus. Will there be another war like on the Western Border? Are these wars for proving victorious or are they being…
The Bhartiya Navik Sena Union (BNSU) celebrated its Silver Jubilee on 6th June, marking 25 years of dedicated service to the Indian seafaring community. The grand event, held at the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre in Mumbai, brought together maritime industry leaders, government officials, and seafarers from across the country. The celebration began with a tribute to…
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply an integrated hybrid propulsion solution for four new 10,700 DWT geared tween decker vessels being built for Dutch ship owner and maritime service provider Vertom Group. Combining the Wärtsilä 25 medium-speed 4-stroke engine with a hybrid propulsion drive train with PTO/PTI/PTH, the package is designed to optimise vessel propulsion efficiency,…
• The Gloves are off between Elon Mosk and Pres. TrumpThe war of words between two of the world’s most powerful men has— as of now — calmed down. Elon Musk signalled there could be a cooling-off period between him and US President Donald Trump,hours after saying he would end use of SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft.…
India must look to the sea if it wants to grow tenfold economically and sustainably India today stands proudly as a $4 trillion economy — a remarkable milestone achieved through decades of reform, enterprise, and resilience. Yet, as the nation sets its sights on the next economic horizon, the question before us is not just…
As a force committed to environmental responsibility, the Indian Navy continues to accelerate its shift towards renewable energy and minimize its ecological footprint through sustainable practices. With its Green Initiative Programme gaining momentum, occasions like World Environment Day serve as pivotal milestones to reinforce the Navy’s commitment to global environmental efforts. This year, naval units…
Tri-Services Expedition Returns after Epic Voyage to Seychelles The Tri-Services All-Women Sailing Expedition team returned home on June 04, after completing a ground-breaking 1,800-nautical-mile international voyage to Seychelles. The historic expedition, launched on April 07, marks the first-ever international open-sea sailing mission by an all-women team from the Indian Armed Forces. The expedition was ceremonially…