Anchored Together 20 – Pioneering into Uncharted Oceans
Humera Shah & Amreen Bano
Panamax Vessel Flying Fish 1 Creates History; Completes Arctic Voyage in 3 Weeks
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…
India Signs Global OceanTreaty at United Nations General Assembly
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…
Breaking Waves: Maersk Initiative Increases Indian Women in Maritime Roles
Maersk has hailed a remarkable milestone in gender diversity in India’s maritime sector, with the number of Indian female seafarers in its workforce increasing more than sevenfold in the last three years. The success is linked to the company’s ‘Equal At Sea’ project, which was introduced in 2022 and aims to promote gender equality among…
Seafarers’ Welfare Takes Centre Stage: NUSI Organizes Crucial Meeting with DG Shipping Officials and ITF Leaders in Mumbai
Senior officials from the Directorate General of Shipping met with key delegates from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) in an important step towards enhancing seafarers’ well-being. Mr. Steve Trowsdale, ITF Inspector Coordinator; Mr. Mohamed Arrachedi, ITF, FOC Network Coordinator for Arab World and Iran; Mr. Jonathan Warring, Senior Legal Advisor; and Capt. Tushar Pradhan…
China Scores with 2nd Box Ship Navigating Arctic Route
Capt Kamal Chadha – China Scores with 2nd Box Ship Navigating Arctic Route Barely a week after a Panamax container ship successfully navigated the Arctic, a second vessel of this size, the NewNew Panda, has embarked on its own historic journey. The 4,363 TEU vessel set sail from Nansha, near Hong Kong, on September 19.…
Fasten Your Lines! Know Your Rights as a Seafarer
Mr Harsh B Buch – Forming the backbone of international maritime trade, seafarers often face harsh working conditions, exploitation, and violations of even their basic rights. Seafarer rights have garnered attention in recent decades leading to the development of comprehensive international legal frameworks. Yet challenges persist due to the global nature of the industry, the…
Ramifications for Indian Shipping & Trade of Escalating West Asia Attacks
Capt Kamal Chadha – Iran’s recent missile attacks on Israel have escalated tensions in West Asia, causing concerns about the accessibility of the crucial Red Sea shipping route for global trade. With fears that these tensions may result in prolonged disruptions, international shipping lines are bracing for potentially high freight rates. The situation has prompted…
Sustainability in Logistics: AMTOI ESG Council Shares Key Takeaways
Pratik Bijlani– On September 25th, the Association of Multimodal Transport Operators of India (AMTOI) ESG Council hosted a major information session at the CCI Club in Mumbai, focussing on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). It sought to promote sustainable practices in the logistics and multimodal transportation sectors by bringing together industry professionals to debate the…