Capt Pradeep Chawla and MarinePALS: Revolutionizing Maritime Training

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TOUCHING THE PINNACLE OF SUCCESS

A career in merchant navy is a unique blend of variety encompassed in a single domain. By opting for a merchant navy career, individuals can combine a lot of different facets and gain a lot of exposure in terms of professionalism, adaptability and travel.

Jamaica salutes seafarers' role in environmental protection on Day of the Seafarer

As it saluted seafarers on the annual international Day of the Seafarer, Jamaica has praised the role mariners across the globe play in protecting the marine environment.

CSM SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH OCEANLY

Columbia Shipmanagement has agreed to install Oceanly Performance solution on board of its ships.

Seafarers Club inaugurated at JNPA on International Seafarers Day

Navi Mumbai, June 25, 2023: Shri Shripad Naik, Honourable Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways & Tourism inaugurated the Seafarers Club at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), on Sunday on the occasion of the International Seafarers Day.

Chartered Engineer

KARIMI NAYAB, Trading Manager at Chevron PSAT, Asia Pacific, discussed the developments in the biofuel market.

Chevron Marine Lubricants and IMarEST UAE Host Successful Technical Seminar on Advancements in Marine Fuels and Lubricants

Chevron Marine Lubricants, in collaboration with the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) UAE branch, recently organized a successful technical seminar.

From "Rights of Man" to "Rights of Seaman" ....An Odyssey

Thomas Paine, in his influential work \"Rights of Man,\" advocated for the recognition and protection of fundamental rights for all individuals. While Paine did not specifically address seafarers' rights in his writings, the principles he espoused align with the core values underlying the rights of seafarers.

Hanzevast Shipping contracts Castor Marine for complete renewal of fleet IT-communications infrastructure

Bulk carrier operator and investor Hanzevast Shipping BV and Dutch maritime IT and SatCom infrastructure provider Castor Marine have completed the renewal of all onboard IT communications systems on Hanzevast's Hanze Gdansk, Hanze Gendt, Hanze Genua and Hanze Göteborg. All four ships are now fully up to par, with the crew being supported by Castor Marine's Service Desk

OCTOPUS HIGH ENERGY BATTERY SYSTEM ON BOARD E-CAT FOR AG REEDEREI NORDEN-FRISIA

Badhoevedorp, 15 may 2023 - The recently launched Octopus Series battery system will be installed onboard the new Damen Electric Fast Ferry for AG Reederei Norden-Frisia

Stream Marine Group celebrates importance of diversity and equality on IMO's International Day for Women in Maritime

Leading safety training provider Stream Marine Group (SMG) will be shining a spotlight on encouraging females into the shipping industry with a special networking lunch to celebrate the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) International Day for Women in Maritime

The largest ship management merger ever: OSM Thome gets green light from authorities

Competition authorities have now approved the merger of OSM Maritime Group and Thome Group

While kidnap will always be traumatic, action can be taken to mitigate the impacts on crews according to Mental Health Support Solutions

Although shipmanagers and owners are taking ever greater steps to protect their crews, the fact is that piracy is rife throughout parts of Asia, Africa and the Americas and it is likely that on any day of the year, a vessel will have been boarded by pirates and the crew subjected to a nightmare experience

INTERMANAGER URGES EUROPEAN COMMISSION TO EMPLOY 'POLLUTER PAYS' PRINCIPLE TO ENSURE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY HITS ITS MARK

Ship managers are urging the European Commission to follow the 'polluter pays' approach when finalising legislation intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping in European waters

CLIMBING THE GANGWAY OF OPPORTUNITIES

CAPT ASHWANI NAYAR, Deputy CEO at Hind Terminals Pvt Ltd.

MCTC launches new Galley Inspection Course to ensure the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness onboard vessels

International catering management specialist MCTC has underlined its commitment to maintaining high standards of food preparation and quality onboard by launching its brand new Galley Inspection Course.

Mental Health Support Solutions offers free support to seafarers affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

Although news teams might have moved on to other locations and different crises, for those Turks and Syrians who have been caught up in the recent earthquakes the situation continues to be critical.

ICS publishes new landmark practical medical guide which can deliver a remarkable difference in seafarers' and fishers' lives on board vessels

Given the remote nature of shipping, seafarers know that their life may sometimes depend on athand practical information readily available during the first crucial moments after an on board medical emergency arises.

CORPORATE WELL-BEING PROVIDER ONECARE SOLUTIONS CALLS FOR SERIOUS ATTENTION TO ISSUES SURROUNDING MENOPAUSE AT WORK

During a series of workshops and Q&A sessions, recently hosted by leading wellbeing provider OneCare Solutions, under their corporate wellness programme, one clear theme emerged: Menopause at work must be taken more seriously in the corporate environment.

Leading maritime sustainability specialists Grow Sustainability Consulting welcome EU's Fit for 55 initiative to ensure shipping meets decarbonisation targets

Leading maritime sustainability specialist Grow Sustainability Consulting has welcomed the new EU 'Fit for 55' initiative which has been developed to ensure shipping meets the industry's decarbonisation targets.

Important news for all DP Operators and DPVMs

The requirements for revalidation changing in 2024 of certificates are

APM TERMINALS PIPAVAV FACILITATES MAERSK'S FIRST IMPORT DEDICATED 48-WAGON RAKE

APM Terminals Pipavav, one of the leading gateway ports in Western India, facilitated the country's first import dedicated BLSS 48wagon rake for Maersk, providing a customised and sustainable solution.

CMA CGM announces the creation of the Asia Pacific Hub of ZEBOX, a Global Accelerator of Startups

A founding partner of ZEBOX, CMA CGM continually innovates for excellence and sustainability in supply chain, logistics, transport and energy. Singapore-based accelerator sets to fuel co-innovations for smart shipping, logistics and supply chains. ZEBOX Asia Pacific launches with three new pioneering partners.

HEMPEL'S SEAMFLOW REDUCES EMISSIONS AND COSTS WITH MINIMAL VESSEL DOWNTIME

Hempel's solution for underwater hulls can achieve up to 2.5% in fuel savings and can be applied during routine dry-docks

DP WORLD LAUNCHES DOUBLE-STACK TRAIN SERVICES FROM MUNDRA PORT TO ITS AHMEDABAD INLAND TERMINAL

DP WORLD DOUBLE STACK TRAIN SERVICE

OCEAN TECHNOLOGIES GROUP APPOINTS CHIEF PEOPLE AND CULTURE OFFICER TO PROMOTE INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

Ocean Technologies Group (OTG) has appointed Tracy Maraj in a key role as Chief People & Culture Officer (CPCO) to shape and lead OTG's people strategy.

TAKING THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED

\"Great accomplishments depend not so much on ingenuity as on hard work.\" Thomas Edison

With Skill, Strength & Finesse Capt Phadnis to Steer MASSA

Congratulations on being elected Chairman of MASSA! Could you please take us through your professional journey so far...

Argumentum A Fortiori A sequel

DGS Order No 6 of 2023 regarding the age norms for Indian and foreign flag ships requiring licensing has caused quite a stir.

GETTING THE DESIRED CII VALUE FOR ANY VOYAGE

The Chief Engineer has full control of the engines status. The system is optimized to ensure the best combination for engines RPM in combination with the propeller pitch resulting in minimized fuel consumption for the voyage.