DNV and Kongsberg Maritime have entered into an agreement to enable secure, standardised exchange of Operational Vessel Data (OVD) between Kongsberg Maritime’s digital fleet management solution and DNV’s Veracity platform. The agreement establishes a digital integration based on DNV’s Operational Vessel Data interface standard and API technology, allowing customers to share vessel operational data between…
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a leading international ship classification society, has further strengthened its global footprint with the establishment of its presence in Brazil to serve the South American maritime market. Located at Santos, Brazil, the new representation will provide local support to shipowners, ship managers, shipyards, offshore operators and other maritime stakeholders across…
A survey conducted by Posidonia Exhibitions ahead of the show found that more than 40 exhibitors had integrated AI into their business operations in some capacity — a figure that would have been unthinkable at Posidonia 2024, when AI-driven tech for maritime operations was tested in labs and pilot projects. From classification societies to software…
New independent research highlights the role of the Mundra International Container Terminal (MICT) is driving trade, unlocking economic value and supporting economic opportunity across the country. Commissioned in 2003 as India’s first greenfield container terminal within a non-major port, MICT has grown into a critical gateway for containerised trade. The terminal has handled more than…
The global maritime community is gathering in Athens this week at a moment of acute strategic significance: with the Strait of Hormuz still closed to commercial traffic and energy supply chains under severe strain, the industry’s mandate to keep the world fed and moving has never been more visible – or more tested. Against this…
Pratik Bijlani – The Royal Bombay Seamen’s Society (RBSS) marked a significant milestone in its long history of seafarer welfare with the inauguration of the newly refurbished rooms at the Prince of Wales Seamen’s Club in Ballard Estate, Mumbai. The event brought together senior maritime leaders, welfare representatives and members of the shipping community to…
Dr Radhika Vakharia – No alien to expending her time, passion and energies on motor drives through the country, Ms Suchita Javadekar is now a veteran of repute in the maritime industry who has proved to be an effective messenger for raising awareness of both, the merchant navy as well as early cancer detection in…
Pratik Bijlani – A remarkable initiative led by Capt. Sanjay Prashar, CEO of VR Maritime Services Pvt. Ltd., is creating new opportunities for young people from rural Himachal Pradesh by connecting them with careers in the Merchant Navy. Through a combination of awareness programmes, transparent recruitment practices, and industry partnerships, more than 105 youths from…
Dr Radhika Vakharia – As someone involved in maritime mental health, wellbeing, and psychological safety, I have observed with interest the strong reactions generated by a recent social media reel that quickly found its way into various maritime WhatsApp groups and online discussions. The intensity of the responses indicates that our industry is becoming increasingly…
Mrs Tarangini S. Vakil, Director (Finance) of the HIMT Group of Institutions, was recently honoured with the prestigious The Marex Maritime Women-Empowerment Awards (MMWA) 2026 in the category Excellence in Business Impact at the 5th Edition of WIMCA 2026 held in Mumbai. The recognition celebrated her significant contribution towards the growth and development of HIMT…