Pratik Bijlani – A fire broke out aboard the containership MSC CAPETOWN III while it was berthed at Jaya Container Terminal (JCT) at the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka, in the early hours of August 11, 2024. The fire, which originated in the 41/43 hatch area, quickly escalated, causing a significant explosion that impacted approximately…
Pratik Bijlani – The world’s largest sailing cargo ship, Anemos, has set sail on its maiden voyage from Concarneau, South Brittany. Developed by TransOceanic Wind Transport (TOWT) and built by the PIRIOU shipyard, the innovative vessel is poised to arrive in Le Havre early next week before continuing its journey to New York City, with…
Pratik Bijlani – In response to the devastating collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) has introduced the “Justice for Victims of Foreign Vessel Accidents Act” (H.R.9348) alongside U.S. Representative Hank Johnson (D-GA-04). The bridge was struck by the MV Dalia, a foreign-flagged containership, after it suffered…
Pratik Bijlani – On June 3, Seaspan Corporation, a leading independent charter owner and operator of containerships, celebrated the twentieth anniversary of its crewing division in Mumbai at ITC Maratha, Mumbai. Seaspan Corporation, founded in 2001, quickly evolved into a major participant in the worldwide marine business, known for its large fleet and uncompromising commitment…
China’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for the steel industry fell for the second consecutive month in July, dropping by 5.3 points to 42.5, marking the lowest level since June 2023, as reported by the CFLP Steel Logistics Professional Committee. This decline is attributed to the seasonal slowdown during the summer, characterized by high temperatures and…
Pratik Bijlani – On August 9, the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India, in collaboration with the Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) and the Institute of Marine Engineers (India) hosted a pivotal seminar in Mumbai to address the critical issue of Underwater Radiated Noise (URN). The event brought together key individuals in the maritime…
Pratik Bijlani – On August 8th, the Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) held its monthly meeting in its Mumbai office. These CMMI Monthly Meetings are crucial for India’s maritime industry, providing a forum for master mariners, maritime professionals, and industry stakeholders to address current challenges, share insights, and encourage professional networking. The August…
The engine room is the core of a merchant ship’s operations, housing complicated machinery and equipment required for propulsion, power generation, and a variety of other crucial duties. As the maritime industry faces increased environmental laws, technological improvements, and a trend towards sustainability, the machinery and equipment in the engine room are expected to undergo…
As part of CMB.TECH, Windcat, Europe’s premier offshore people transfer firm, has ordered six Elevation Series CSOVs from Damen Shipyards. Windcat will now collaborate with Anglo-Eastern on the technical and crewing management of these vessels. Windcat has already appointed Anglo-Eastern Technical Services (AETS), Anglo-Eastern’s technical consultancy arm, to oversee the construction of six sophisticated future-proof…
It is a strange word or experience after almost eight decades of freedom from colonisers, who in all fairness have been accredited for bringing together kingdoms of the subcontinent, splitting them too, unifying with language; that thrust India a la Bharat ahead of many others after the wars. Independence in all practicalities tends to mean…