Pratik Bijlani The maritime world is setting its sights on India’s capital as the ATPI–Marex Global Crewing & Training Summit & Kashti Awards 2026 prepares to unfold at the Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport. Organised by Marex Media with ATPI as Title Sponsor, the one-day summit promises to be a defining moment for the industry,…
· Iron Ore Grade Shift: An Opportunity for Positive Change, Not Instability Dissatisfaction with the way iron ore is priced — historically the preserve of physical buyers and sellers — has widened to financial markets as the industry prepares for a major change in its benchmark. Futures contracts dated from 2026 are to be revalued…
Pratik Bijlani – The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), in collaboration with Indian maritime unions, successfully organised MILAAP – ITF Seafarers Expo 2026 at Princess Dock, Mumbai, from 29 to 31 January 2026, creating one of the largest seafarer-centric platforms ever held in India. With an expected footfall of over 6,000 seafarers and family members,…
The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), Madras Branch, commemorated its 30th Anniversary Celebrations & Awards Night on 23 January at Hotel Turyaa, Chennai, marking three decades of contribution to maritime education, professional development, and industry engagement in India. The anniversary programme featured a Technical Session themed Role of the Maritime Industry in a Circular Economy,…
Trade exhibitions often focus on institutions, policies, and future roadmaps. At the MILAAP–ITF Expo 2026, however, the Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) demonstrated that the true strength of the maritime industry lies in its people—and in the conversations that connect them. The FSUI stall quickly became one of the most animated corners of the…
The Indian Maritime University (IMU), a Central University under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, has announced AZIMUTH 2026 – Academic Zeal for Innovation in Maritime: Understanding Transformation and Horizons, an international conference dedicated to digital transformation and innovation in maritime management. The event will take place at the IMU Chennai…
in India’s GDP data, Gita Gopinath on IMF’s C-grade WEF Summit Davos 2025: ‘We didn’t see any smoking gun evidence that there was something particularly bad about India’s GDP numbers versus any other countries,’ says Gita Gopinath. Economist Gita Gopinath has said that, during her time at the International Monetary Fund, she found no evidence…
This transaction highlights the bizarre reality of the modern military-industrial complex; the US Government is selling weapons to an ally who intends to use them to deter a US invasion. It suggests that the Pentagon’s arms sales division operates completely independently of the White House’s foreign policy, or that the administration simply doesn’t believe Denmark…
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is proud to announce the successful certification of the Advanced Autonomous Navigation & Control Software (A2NCS) – the first indigenously developed autonomous navigation software suite designed for Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs). Developed jointly by the Indian Navy’s Weapons and Electrical Engineering Systems Establishment (WESEE) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), this…
Pratik Bijlani – The Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) formally inaugurated the PRANAAM Seafarers Assistance Counter on 21st January at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Terminal 1, Mumbai, marking a significant step forward in enhancing welfare, dignity and ease of travel for Indian seafarers. Designed as a dedicated facilitation desk, the PRANAAM counter…