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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.

MARITIME SECURITY: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR MARINERS PROVIDES VITAL SAFETY INFORMATION TO SEAFARERS

The Nautical Institute is pleased to announce that its new compendium of essential maritime security advice, guidance and insights, Maritime Security A Practical Guide for Mariners, is now available.

A Grand Celebration: The 19th foundation day of The Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies, Lonavala

On the 2nd of January 2024, The Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies commemorated its 19th foundation day in a spectacular event. Shri. Shyam Jagannathan, IAS Director General of Shipping, (Govt. of India) graced the occasion as the chief guest, accompanied by the esteemed Capt. M. P. Bhasin, MD of MSC Crewing, who was the guest of honor.

London International Shipping Week appoints Gareth Long as its new Managing Director

Gareth Long, newly appointed Managing Director of Shipping Innovation/London International Shipping Week

Navigating the Turbulent Waters of India's Maritime Industry

\"When confronted with facts I change my opinion. What do you do Sir?\"

THE SWEDISH CLUB CONTINUES ITS DRIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

The Board of The Swedish Club has announced a 7.5% General Increase for P&I in 2024, reflecting the balanced approach adopted by the Club to meet the needs of its members and the continuing volatile operating environment faced by the shipping industry.

WinGD secures Bureau Veritas AiP for X-DF-A ammonia engine safety concept

Bureau Veritas has added its vote of confidence to Swiss marine power company WinGD's ammonia-fuelled

NEW FEMALE AMBASSADORS'

Training Programme from Mental Health Support Solutions will empower women at sea

Allcargo Gati appoints Sandeep Kulkarni as Chief Operating Officer to drive Strategic Growth and Operational Excellence

Allcargo Gati Limited (formerly GATI) one of India's leading premier Express Distribution and Supply Chain solution provider, has appointed Sandeep Kulkarni as Chief Operating Officer.

Jamaica pledges continuing support to international maritime regulation as it is re-elected to IMO Council

Jamaica's commitments to its maritime development and future growth go hand in hand with its support of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the country's Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (MSETT) said this week as the country celebrated its reelection to Category C of the IMO Council.

ALTERNATIVE FUELS AN OVERVIEW

After the Paris Agreement was adopted in 2015, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) took important measures to tackle the issue of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the shipping industry.

Trial run of world's first new-build inland shipping hydrogen-powered vessel 'WEVA' goes well

Lenten Scheepvaart (the Netherlands) will go down in history as the owner of the world's first-ever newbuild hydrogen-powered inland shipping barge.

FIRST OF ITS KIND AIDS TO NAVIGATION COURSE HELD IN MIDDLE EAST TO ENHANCE MARITIME SAFETY IN THE GULF

A first of its kind training course for the Middle East has been held to teach mariners about the basic concept of Aids to Navigation (AtoN) after a clear need was identified from potential clients.

Solutions for Sustainable Dry Bulk Shipping in focus at INTERCARGO forum in Athens

As shipping continues its journey to decarbonisation, INTERCARGO will host a special forum in Athens on November 23rd, entitled 'Solutions for Sustainable Dry Bulk Shipping'.

The Nautical Institute announces an update to the International Sail Endorsement Scheme

STEPHEN WINDOW, Head of The Nautical Institute Academy.

BEWARE-SANCTIONS CAN AFFECT EVERY OPERATOR, SAYS THE SWEDISH CLUB

As stories of the oil price cap fill the press, readers could be forgiven for thinking that sanctions concern only tanker operators and the oil industry. But as Torbjörn Claesson, Corporate Lawyer at The Swedish Club points out - operators running bulk carriers and container ships can still be impacted by sanctions.

Adani Kattupalli Port in association with Adani Foundation organised Kabbadi Championship

Adani Kattupalli Port in association with Adani Foundation organised a Kabbadi Championship in Sengazhirmedu, Voyalur Panchayat, Minjur-Block, Thiruvallur District, Tamilnadu. The initiative to raise awareness against drug abuse in the rural youth & witnessed a resounding success in promoting the \"SAY NO TO DRUGS\" campaign.

CSM selects Kaiko Systems to Revolutionise Maritime Operations Through Al-Driven, Mobile-First Technology.

Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM) is scaling new heights in operational efficiency after choosing Kaiko Systems to provide an innovative, user-friendly software tool which organises and analyses ship data, providing insight into the condition of vessels and identifying risks before they result in incidents.

ITIC WARNS SHIP MANAGERS OF THE DANGERS OF MANAGEMENT MISTAKES

International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) - a mutual insurer that provides professional indemnity cover for transport intermediaries operating in the marine, offshore, renewable and aviation industries - has advised ship managers to be wary of the risks and costs involved with claims of failing to meet contractual obligations.

THE NAUTICAL INSTITUTE SINGAPORE CONFERENCE 2023 WRAPS UP WITH EXCEPTIONAL ATTENDANCE AND INSPIRING INSIGHTS FOR THE MARITIME INDUSTRY

Institute Singapore Conference 2023 has concluded with the attendance of close to 180 shipping professionals and key industry leaders from all over the world.

GOING BEYOND THE BASICS

The need for a more integrated approach to health, safety, environment, and quality, is becoming increasingly important in today's business. Each of these can affect the safe operation of a ship, thus it involves a continuous process of implementation, feedback, analysis and planning.