MLC 65% EFFECTIVE SAYS SRI

New research from SRI, the international panindustry body researching maritime and seafarers' law, concludes that the Maritime Labour Convention is not being strictly and evenly enforced on a global basis.

Maritime SheEO Receives "Women in Shipping and Maritime Logistics Award

Maritime SheEO Receives \"Women in Shipping and Maritime Logistics Award\" at International Procurement and Supply Chain Conference 2024 Mumbai, India - June 2, 2024 - Maritime SheEO is proud to announce its victory in the \"Women in Shipping and Maritime Logistics\" category at the International Procurement and Supply Chain Awards 2024 in Mumbai.

Navigating Troubled Waters: The Centralization of Port Authority in India

India's vast coastline has long been a cornerstone of its economic potential, with maritime trade accounting for 95% of the country's global trade volume.

An In-Depth Analysis of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and Its Impact on the Maritime Sector

The European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is a cornerstone of the EU's policy to combat climate change and a key tool for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions cost-effectively.

HATCH COVERS - Part 2

In the last article published in May, we discussed the difference between watertight and weathertight; it was very clear, as per the International Convention on Load Lines, that hatch covers are constructed to be weathertight. We also discussed the wrong notion that some seafarers have about the hatch cover sealing, \"The tighter we compress the hatch packing, the better the seal\". Weather tightness is achieved by the weight of the hatch cover, and it does not depend on the tightening of the cleats.

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement appoints new board member Bjoern Sprotte as Chief People and Sustainability Officer

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bjoern Sprotte as Chief People and Sustainability Officer to the Management Board, effective 1 June 2024.

NEW SAILOR XTR MARINE SATELLITE TV ANTENNAS SET TO BOOST VIEWING EXPERIENCE AT SEA

Cobham Satcom announces today that its all-new SAILOR XTR TVRO antennas SAILOR XTR 100 TVRO and SAILOR XTR 120 TVRO - are now commercially available and ready to order.

DANELEC AND DANPILOT TO UNVEIL GROUNDBREAKING REMOTE PILOTING TECHNOLOGY AT EUROPEAN MARITIME DAY 2024

Danelec and leading Danish piloting company Dan Pilot are revealing the result of a key strategic partnership at the European Maritime Day conference in Svendborg, Denmark, taking place today and tomorrow. Together, they have developed an innovative solution with the potential to revolutionize maritime piloting.

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU PORT AUTHORITY COMPLETES 35 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE, CELEBRATES SUCCESS WITH A GRAND EVENT

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India's first 100% landlord and premier container port, commemorated 35 years of operational excellence with a grand event held at the prestigious Hotel Taj Mahal, Colaba.

CAPT. KSHITIJ MATE

PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF AND YOUR MUSICAL JOURNEY: Good day to all hardworking, sincere, courageous, and practical seafarers. It is my pleasure to be in conversation with you all.

NAVIGATING THE WAVES: INTRODUCING STIMR YOUR MARITIME COMPANION

On the vast expanse of the open sea, where the horizon meets the sky, seafarers find solace in the rhythm of the waves. Now, imagine tuning in to a radio station that echoes the very heartbeat of the maritime world.

Hatch covers: Part 1

The tighter we compress the hatch packing, the better the seal: A Myth.

Mariners Gather for Exciting Football Tournament and Athletic Events

The Company of Master Mariners of India (Navi Mumbai Chapter) recently hosted the second edition of the Football Tournament for men and Athletic Events for ladies at the Nerul Gymkhana turf.

In conversation with CAPT. PRASHANTS RANGNEKAR

Managing Partner-Maritime Practice, Comaea Consulting Pte. Ltd

THE INVISIBLE SAFETY NET

The telegraph and the skeletal head!

Capt. Charanjeet Singh Kalra Senior Marine Safety Inspector Seafarer Certification Marine Safety and Security Transport Canada

TRANSPORT CANADA'S ADHERENCE TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS UNDERSCORES ITS DEDICATION TO PROMOTING MARITIME SAFETY, PROTECTING THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT, AND FOSTERING A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE WITHIN THE CANADIAN MARITIME INDUSTRY.

ENSURING SAFETY IN ENCLOSED SPACE ENTRY: A RIGHTSHIP PERSPECTIVE

Enclosed spaces on board vessels can pose significant risks to the safety and health of seafarers.

SEAFARING TWINS CLIMB THE CAREER LADDER TOGETHER

Seafaring often becomes a family tradition and in this case doubly so! Twins Maksym and Vitaliy began their nautical careers together and have mirrored each others’ progression through the ranks.

MARINE MEDICAL SOLUTIONS RAISES AWARENESS OVER IMPROPER USE OF ANTIBIOTICS ONBOARD VESSELS

Leading provider of medical support services for crews, Marine Medical Solutions (MMS), is concerned over the rise in crew members being given unnecessary antibiotics which may reduce the effectiveness of these vital medications in the future.

Svitzer Targets MethanolFuelled MAN 175DF-M Engine for Tug Application

THE FUTURE IS GREEN - WITH THE 175D MEOH-READY ENGINE.

UNPARALLELED BUSINESS DONE AT 0124

The ocean innovation and technology showcase that is Oceanology International 2024 (Oi24) ended last week after bringing together thousands of the world's professionals from numerous ocean industry, technology, engineering and scientific fields.

CHARTING THE COURSE A DEEP DIVE INTO MARITIME EDUCATION WITH CAPT GOPAL SRINIVAS, PRINCIPAL OF AMET UNIVERSITY

What motivated you to pursue a career as a maritime educator? Could you elaborate on specific experiences that influenced your decision?

Greater focus should be placed on recruitment of seafarers and ensuring quality crews are going onboard, says crew change specialist Boers Crew Services

Shipping companies and training centres should focus on bringing in the right people to the industry to ensure a wider pool of maritime professionals are remaining in their careers at sea, says Peter Smit, CEO of BCS Group - Boers Crew Services.

MLC DECODED

ENSURING SEAFARER RIGHTS: A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF MARITIME LABOUR REGULATIONS BY CAPT. NITIN S MAINKAR

ANNUAL DINNER CELEBRATES MARITIME EXCELLENCE

Following the successful seminar, the evening concluded with a gala dinner co-hosted by the Mumbai Branch, Navi Mumbai, and Gujarat chapters of IMEI.

Cutting-Edge Advancements

The Institute of Marine Engineers (India) Mumbai Branch, Navi Mumbai, and Gujarat chapters hosted its Annual Technical Seminar and Annual Dinner on February 17th, 2024, bringing together industry leaders and experts for an insightful and engaging day.

THE MISSION TO SEAFARERS ANNOUNCES NEW SECRETARY GENERAL

Peter Rouch appointed as Secretary General of leading maritime welfare charity; succeeding Andrew Wright who will retire in September

KVH Expands Multi-orbit Hybrid Network with Eutelsat OneWeb High-speed, Low-latency Service

BRENT BRUUN President and CEO of KVH Industries

COLUMBIA GROUP ANNOUNCES BIRTH OF VENTURE CAPITAL ARM GALACTIC BEACON VENTURES TO HELP DRIVE INNOVATION

A new venture capital entity, acting as a melting pot for innovation, will help transform cutting-edge ideas into viable businesses across the maritime, logistics, energy and leisure sectors.

APM Terminals signs MoU with JNPA on Intent to invest in Vadhavan Port Project

APM Terminals, one of the largest container terminal operators in the world, with presence in 65 key locations globally, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) on development of a new container terminal at the proposed mega port project at Vadhavan in Maharashtra. The MoU aims at initiating willingness and co-operation for development of upcoming Vadhavan Port.