Making Seafarers Future-Ready

Pratik Bijlani – The 2nd edition of ATPI–Marex Global Crewing & Training Summit & Kashti Awards 2026, held at the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Delhi Airport, New Delhi on 13th February, brought together senior maritime leaders, policymakers, trainers, regulators, shipowners, managers and seafarer advocates to deliberate on the most pressing issues shaping the future of

Putting People First

NorthStandard has entered a partnership with Signol to offer its members exclusive discounts on their crew led, behaviour change service. NorthStandard recognises the critical role of crew in ensuring safety on board and firmly believes that crew play an equally critical role in driving decarbonisation. Under the two-year agreement, Signol will cover onboarding costs and

Commitment to Seafarers Highlighted at Manila 2026

From 10-12 February, Anglo-Eastern Univan Group (the “Group”) hosted its landmark crew conference in Manila, bringing together approximately 600 Filipino officers and ratings, valued clients, and senior leaders from across the globe. The event showcased Anglo-Eastern’s evolving capabilities and its ongoing commitment to partners and seafarers on display, anchored by the theme of ‘Delivering Excellence’

Capt Gajanan Karanjikar’s Blue Bharat Unveiled

Pratik Bijlani – On 10 February, the Chairman of The Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) felicitated Capt Gajanan Karanjikar, Fellow CMMI, at the CMMI Office in Marol, Mumbai, marking the launch of his new book, Blue Bharat: India’s Voyage to a Resilient Ocean Economy. The event brought together distinguished members of the maritime

Global Commerce Briefing

IRAN V/S USA: Iran has agreed to enter negotiations with the United States regarding its nuclear program. The decision to engage in talks, particularly at this stage, is seen as a response to the mounting pressure from the Trump administration, which has not shied away from threatening military action should Iran refuse to negotiate. While

Unnic LNG Solutions Opens First Operational Base in Navi Mumbai

Pratik Bijlani – Mumbai-based Unnic LNG Solutions and Consultancy marked a significant milestone in its growth journey with the grand opening of its Navi Mumbai branch on 26 January 2026, reinforcing its commitment to supporting India’s rapidly evolving LNG and alternative fuel landscape. The newly established company is focused on delivering specialised technical consultancy across

Global Commerce Briefing

  IRAN V/S USA: Iran has agreed to enter negotiations with the United States regarding its nuclear program. The decision to engage in talks, particularly at this stage, is seen as a response to the mounting pressure from the Trump administration, which has not shied away from threatening military action should Iran refuse to negotiate.

Navigating Global Shipping Trends

Another commodity to suffer a rollercoaster ride is crude oil, levered up by Trump’s armada sailing towards Iran, and pushed down by the perceived risks of engaging these forces. It would invite unquantifiable retribution from the Ayatollah’s missile forces and the damage they could do to Israel and to US bases across the region. The