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PIVOTAL ROLE OF COASTAL & INLAND WATERWAYS : CAPT RAKESH SINGH SPEAKS WITH SAILOR TODAY ON THE POTENTIAL OF THIS RESOURCE IN GROWTH OF INDIAN MARITIME TRADE.

Capt. Rakesh Singh, Managing Director, A-Sree Group of Companies, serves the industry as the Hon.Secretary and Head of Statutory/Technical and Labour committees of ICC Shipping Association. He is a member of various committees, Advisory Boards set by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of POSW and Class. Is a Ship operator and manager with first-hand experience of operating a fleet of coastal and inland vessels. He is a Master Mariner with a Masters Degree in Political Science, LLB and LLM in Corporate & Commercial Law)

ARGUMENTUM A FORTIORI

Recently a circular dated January 13, 2023 was issued by DG Shipping, India, regarding age norms and other qualitative parameters for registration/operation of vessels under the Indian / foreign flag. It raised concerns about the potential impact of age of vessel on the shipping industry.

DANFOSS PLUGS INTO ELECTRIFICATION AND PROPELS HYBRIDIZATION

The Marine industry has an increasing responsibility to implement decarbonisation strategies to combat climate change.

TRANSPARENCY IN SHIPPING'S DIGITAL AGE

Digitalisation may prove one of the maritime industry's most effective tools to face multiple challenges posed by decarbonisation, recruitment and even diversity, according to WISTA International President Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou

SHIPMONEY EXTENDS ITS CREW PAYMENT SOLUTIONS

ShipMoney has expanded its agreement with Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) to include the ship manager's global fleet.

ABUSE AND HARASSMENT AMONG KEY CHALLENGES TO SEAFARERS' MENTAL HEALTH

As the world tries to recover from the effects of the recent pandemic, other key challenges to seafarers’ mental health are coming to light, particularly abuse, bullying, harassment and discrimination.

INAUGURAL CEREMONY OF ANGLO EASTERN MARITIME TRAINING CENTRE

The Anglo-Eastern Maritime Training Centre held the formal inauguration to celebrate the grand opening of its new facility at Leela Business Park in Mumbai.

Act Now To Save Our Planet

Every minute and every drop of fuel counts in the urgent fight against climate change.

PRODUCT TANKER JOINT VENTURE

Furetank and Algoma are entering into a joint venture agreement to construct four climate friendly dual-fuel product tankers to trade in Northern Europe.

FOCUS ON TRANSITION TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the apex body of the automobile industry, organized the 8th SIAM Automotive Logistics Conclave.

MAKING ELECTRIC BOATS MAINSTREAM

The Swedish electric car maker Polestar will provide battery and charging systems for Candela's highly efficient flying boats. The battery deal will enable Candela to scale up production swiftly, bringing massmarket electric boats one step closer to reality.

SERVOMEX ESTABLISHES NEW MIDDLE EAST HUB AT ADAFZ

Servomex, a global expert in gas analysis announced its regional operations base at ADAFZ Servomex will provide the UAE and wider region with specialised gas sector products

ALTEZA IN KOCHI

Launch of the showroom marks the foray of Alteza by Aparna-Craft in Kerala The showroom will offer a wide array of aluminium window and door systems

CAPT. Gyanendra Singh in a TTE--TTE WITH SHRI Aji Vasudevan

One of the most dynamic personalities of our industry, Shri AjiVasudevan represents our nation at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). He has attended various IMO meetings as a part of the Indian delegation during the past 6 years.

Career growth for Seafarers!!

An Italian pen company pays homage to the American frontier.

Piracy drops to 21-year low

Piracy and armed robbery at sea has fallen to its lowest levels since 1995, despite a surge in kidnappings off West Africa, according to a new report from the International Chamber of Commerce’s International Maritime Bureau (IMB).

Concern as new emission rules approach

An Italian pen company pays homage to the American frontier.

Sailor Today Sea Shore Awards Lifetime Achievement Winner

Capt. Harry Banga is making headlines once again!

Meeting The Challenges

Bridging the generation gap

My South East Asia Visit

The shipping industry is going through some unprecedented trying phase. All elements of shipping be it ownership, chartering, ship management or manning is being tested. Companies that were considered solid, yards that had three years wait for new building order intake, owners who took some of the biggest bets in shipping, all are skeptical and waiting for an upward trend. Our manning business is no exception to that. Reduction in tonnage, lay-up of ships, record low price of oil, and even lower commodity movement has further acerbated the prospects of seafarers from all countries.

CMMI Inaugurates New Office

The Company of Master Mariners of India moved into its new and upscale office in Marol, Mumbai on 10th December 2016. The auspicious ‘ribbon cutting ceremony’ was performed by the octogenarian and senior most - Capt J C Anand (Founder, IRS) in the honourable presence of maritime stalwart - Capt P S Barve and other distinguished guest.

Singapore Diary

SMOU celebrates 65th Anniversary Launches Seafarers’ Accommodation Scheme (SAS)