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A Comprehensive Exposition of Transformative Leadership, Guidance, and Future Directions
Charting the Course: Shri Shyam Jagannathan's Vision for Indian Maritime Excellence and Seafarer Empowerment THIRD PART OF THE THREE-PART SERIES
9 min |
June 2025
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DEEP WATER ANCHORAGES: CHALLENGES & DIFFICULTIES IN WEIGHING ANCHOR
Let's take this opportunity to discuss the challenges and difficulties in weighing anchor in deep waters. Due to various practical compulsions, large vessels are required to anchor in deep waters.
7 min |
June 2025
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THE BAHAMAS MARITIME AUTHORITY CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
This year marks a significant milestone for The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) as it proudly celebrates 30 years of maritime excellence. Since its establishment in 1995, The BMA has remained steadfast in its commitment to progress, honour, and service—values that continue to inspire confidence and trust among shipowners worldwide.
3 min |
June 2025
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"MY HARASSMENT-FREE SHIP"
MERCHANT NAVY WELFARE BOARD (INDIA) AND GLOBAL SEAFARERS ORGANISATION LAUNCH NATIONWIDE CAMPAIGN
2 min |
June 2025
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IF IT'S NOT BROKEN, DON'T TRY TO FIX IT.CONSISTENCY IS THE KEY
Capt. Robert Vaz, Chief Operating Officer, Navguide Solutions
4 min |
June 2025
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INAUGURATION OF HEARTFULNESS FOR SEAFARERS @ SEA AND ASHORE HOLISTIC WELLNESS FOR SEAFARERS
The Heartfulness Institute is more than 75 years old global, nonprofit organization that offers practices for self-development, including meditation, relaxation, and rejuvenation, with a focus on cultivating inner calm and stillness.
4 min |
June 2025
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ECONOWIND INSTALLS 4 VENTOFOILS ON TANKER MT JUTLANDIA SWAN (UNI-TANKERS)
Rotterdam, June 26, 2025 - Econowind has successfully installed four 16-metre VentoFoils on board the chemical tanker M/T JUTLANDIA SWAN, owned and operated by Danish shipping company Uni-Tankers. The ATEX-proof Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion units were installed in just four days in the port of Rotterdam.
1 min |
June 2025
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GREAT CIRCLE GROUP LAUNCHES TO TRANSFORM MARINE TECHNOLOGY SALES AND SERVICE INDUSTRY
Ft. Lauderdale, FL and York, Maine — May 21, 2025 — Today marks the public launch of Great Circle Group, a new venture uniting industry leaders Electronics Unlimited (EU) and Navtronics with accomplished technology entrepreneurs Damon Tassone and Michael Wexler.
3 min |
May 2025
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Mental Health Support Solutions strengthens DEI commitment with dedicated LGBTQ+ psychologists
Leading mental health support provider MHSS is proud to confirm its commitment to diversity and inclusion with the appointment of two psychologists dedicated to helping the LGBTQ+ seafaring community.
2 min |
May 2025
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SAGA SHIPHOLDING TRANSFERS ENTIRE FLEET OF 32 VESSELS TO THE BAHAMAS FLAG
ENTIRE FLEET OF 32 VESSELS TO THE BAHAMAS FLAG
1 min |
May 2025
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ENSURING MARITIME CYBERSECURITY:
ADVANTAGE INDIA FOR A SUSTAINABLE BLUE ECONOMY AND GREEN GROWTH.
5 min |
May 2025
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ARE YOU SHARPENING YOUR AXE?
Surely, most of you have heard the story about two woodcutters named Jack and Jeevan.
4 min |
May 2025
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KONGSBERG MARITIME LAUNCHES THE TTH TUNNEL THRUSTER SERIES FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE AND MAINTENANCE
The new TTH series includes options like trunk-mounted installation for on-board servicing — reducing downtime and eliminating the need for dry-docking.
1 min |
May 2025
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Charting the Course Shri Shyam Jagannathan's Vision for Indian Maritime Excellence and Seafarer Empowerment
Second part of the three-part series
7 min |
May 2025
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BW LPG and Oceanly forge partnership to drive operational excellence in LPG shipping
Oceanly, a leading provider of digital solutions for the maritime industry, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with BW LPG, the world's leading owner and operator of LPG carriers, aimed at enhancing fleet performance through advanced vessel reporting and performance monitoring
2 min |
April 2025
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"ONE LANGUAGE SETS YOU IN A CORRIDOR FOR LIFE.TWO LANGUAGES OPEN EVERY DOOR ALONG THE WAY."
Jack Jones was a newly promoted chief officer who was invited by the company for a training course in Cyprus.
4 min |
April 2025
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WELLATSEA CHAMPIONS MENTAL RESILIENCE AND TEAM HEALTH IN MARITIME SECTOR
In an industry where operational excellence depends on the strength and stability of its crew, WellAtSea, part of OneCare Group, is leading the way with a holistic health and wellbeing programme designed specifically for seafarers
2 min |
April 2025
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JAMAICA WELCOMES PROGRESS ON GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION
Director General Maritime Authority of Jamaica
2 min |
April 2025
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METHANOL AS THE FUTURE OF MARINE FUEL: IMEI AND METHANOL INSTITUTE HOST SEMINAR ON DECARBONIZATION PATHWAYS
March 27, 2025 | Mumbai, India – The Institute of Marine Engineers (India) (IMEI), in collaboration with the Methanol Institute (MI), successfully hosted a seminar titled “Methanol as a Marine Fuel:
2 min |
April 2025
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Dockendale Unveils World-Class Maritime Training Academy
New facility in Mumbai to drive excellence in safety, operations, and seafarer development
3 min |
April 2025
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WISTA MID-TERM CONFERENCE CREATES WAVES
The WISTA International Mid-Term Executive Committee Conference marked a historic milestone as it was held in Mumbai, India, for the very first time on April 9, 2025.
1 min |
April 2025
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Navguide Solutions and i.safe MOBILE Singapore Announce Strategic Collaboration to Elevate Maritime Training and Inspection Readiness
Singapore - April 2025 — In a bold stride toward revolutionising onboard safety and competence, Navguide Solutions, a Singapore-based company and a global pioneer in reimagining maritime learning, has announced a strategic collaboration with i.safe MOBILE, the industry and world market leader in intrinsically safe mobile devices.
2 min |
April 2025
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Charting the Course: Shri Shyam Jagannathan's Vision for Indian Maritime Excellence and Seafarer Empowerment
First part of the two-part series
9 min |
April 2025
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SAFEGUARDING SMART SHIPS: The new era of onboard Risk Management.
The rapid advancement of technology in providing affordable internet access at sea, particularly following the introduction of Starlink and similar low-earth orbit satellite communications, has significantly enhanced connectivity.
6 min |
March 2025
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Geopolitical Fault Lines and the Reshaping of Maritime Trade:
Lessons from the Suez Canal Blockage
9 min |
March 2025
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THOSE WERE THE DAYS, MY FRIEND.
Most of you must have heard the 60's classic song “Those were the days, my friend\" Mary Hopkin. Those were the days, my friend, We thought they'd never end, We'd sing and dance forever and a day, We'd live the life we chose...
6 min |
March 2025
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FSM 5.0 Global Conference: Navigating the Future of Seafarer Training
Goa witnessed a significant milestone in the maritime industry with the Future Skills Maritime (FSM) 5.0 Global Conference, held on March 7th & 8th, 2025, at Bogmallo Beach Resort.
3 min |
March 2025
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ST Engineering Marine Ltd., Singapore, selects Kongsberg Maritime design and equipment for new walk-to-work OSV
Kongsberg Maritime will supply the design and integrated equipment package for a new walk-to-work offshore service vessel (OSV), to be built by ST Engineering Marine in Singapore for a leading oil & gas company.
1 min |
March 2025
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SEAFARER SALARIES HAVE RISEN BUT SO HAVE RETENTION RATES, DANICA SURVEY REVEALS
Retaining seafarers has improved slightly over the past year, thanks in part to salary raises, the annual Crew Managers' Survey by Danica Crewing Specialists has revealed.
2 min |
February 2025
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NOT MY WAY OR THE HIGHWAY; PROCEDURES MATTER.
Preamble: This series of articles from Navguide Solutions, one every month, will focus on Rightship Inspection requirements, eventually going deeper into the subject and helping the industry phase into the RISQ regime.
4 min |