Col Vinod George (Retd)

M-Tech (Power Systems), IIT Mumbai

LISW25 AND INMARSAT TO ESTABLISH MARITIME TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION WORKING GROUP

London International Shipping Week 2025 (LISW25) and Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, have unveiled a new initiative to drive innovation in maritime technology in the lead up to next year's event.

Kongsberg Maritime secures contract from Tärntank for its next wind assisted chemical tanker

Kongsberg Maritime continues to solidify its reputation as a leader in next-generation cargo ship development having been awarded a further contract from Danish operator Tärntank to design and equip its eleventh hybrid chemical tanker, which will be wind-assisted. This latest order brings the total of vessels ordered by Tärntank to 11, with the latest five featuring wind-assist technology.

OCEAN TECHNOLOGIES GROUP RECOGNISES METHANOL'S RISING POPULARITY AS ALTERNATIVE FUEL OF CHOICE WITH NEW E-LEARNING COURSE

Ocean Technologies Group (OTG), the global leader in maritime Human Capital Management and operational technologies, has launched a pioneering new e-learning title: Methanol Fuel Safety.

OneLearn Global launches groundbreaking eLearning course to help equip seafarers to handle the new SIRE 2.0 inspection process

The leading eLearning provider OneLearn Global (OLG), member of OneCare Group, has launched its new training project providing crews with the expertise and assurance required in complying with the new SIRE 2.0 ship inspection procedures.

UDAY BHASKARWAR APPOINTED CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER AT SMART SHIP HUB DIGITAL

Smart Ship Hub Digital (SSH), the fastgrowing maritime digital platform for ship owners, operators, charterers and insurers, is delighted to announce the appointment of Uday Bhaskarwar as its Chief Growth Officer (CGO).

Dan Slater

VP Sales and Business Development, ScanReach

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.