– Pratik Bijlani The Panama Canal Authority plans to raise the number of vessels permitted to pass the canal from 22 to 34 per day by July 22, approaching its pre-drought capacity of 38 vessels. This decision comes as water levels in the canal rise, relieving some of the burden from a severe drought that…
Seafarers are the unsung heroes of the global economy, braving the vast oceans to ensure the smooth operation of maritime trade. Their dedication, resilience, and sacrifices often go unnoticed, yet their contributions are indispensable to our modern way of life. On the International Day of the Seafarer, observed every 25th of June, it is crucial…
The Indian Navy serves as a bulwark against challenges to the freedom of Sea Lanes of Communication (SLOCs), which are critical arteries for global trade and energy flows. In recent years, the Navy has encountered a slew of contemporary difficulties, highlighting the crucial necessity of its role. From geopolitical rivalries to marine piracy and environmental…
– Pratik Bijlani On June 21, the Directorate General of Shipping, in partnership with The Shipping Corporation of India Limited and Shir Ambika Yoga Kutir, held the 10th International Day of Yoga at the Maritime Training Institute (MTI) in Mumbai. This event emphasised the significant benefits of yoga for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, which…
Proposed Amendments and Reforms in Present Approach to Training and Assessment Marex Media
Congrats for setting off on a clean-up path and achieving some quick results as well. From what was mentioned in Chennai, stopping the Cargo gear surveyor when ship’s gear was not going to be used was a good `win’. The Port Health, Immigration and Customs of course are more of a nuisance during the roles…
On completion, the Rs.76,200 crore ‘All-Weather Greenfield’ deep draft major Port will be one of the top 10 ports of the world Padmesh Prabhune – The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved setting up a Major Port at Vadhavan in Palghar district, around 130 KM North of Mumbai in Maharastra.…
Padmesh Prabhune – Norwegian authorities for the first time have fined a shipping company and the master of a cargo vessel for having heavy fuel oil aboard the vessel in the Svalbard region: the Norwegian archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole. According to Governor Lars Fause, inspectors from the Norwegian Maritime Directorate discovered…
Pratik Bijlani – On June 20th, The Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) convened its monthly lecture meeting in its office in Mumbai. The meeting focused on the implementation and operation of SIRE 2.0, a significant improvement to the Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE). Capt Debashis Basu, Founder of Naviguide Solutions and a distinguished…
Padmesh Prabhune – CMA CGM has revamped two of its services IEX 2 and INDAMEX Services from India to meet the increasing demand here. While the India East Coast Express (IEX 2) that connects to Singapore will begin its services this month-end, the INDAMEX service connecting to main US will begin from August 15. The…