Professor Max Mejia to lead WMU
MALMO : Professor Max Mejia selected to succeed Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry as the new President of the World Maritime University. Following a competitive selection process, Professor Max Mejia
Indian Govt to ban 25-year-old oil tankers, bulk carriers, and other ships from Indian waters
NEW DELHI : The government of India has decided to ban 25-year-old oil tankers, bulk carriers, and general cargo vessels, both Indian registered and foreign flagged, from calling
IMU & IIT Madras signs MoU
CHENNAI : Indian Maritime University (IMU) and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) signed a MoU to initiate a cooperative agreement in order to promote the maritime activities
MoPSW Secretary Sudhansh Pant directs VPA to speed up cruise berth works
VISAKHAPATNAM : Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Secretary Sudhansh Pant has directed the Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) to speed up the works of the cruise berth in
Sarbananda Sonowal calls upon MSME sector to be Agents of Change as India aims to become Atmanirbhar
NEW DELHI : Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal spoke about the pivotal role that Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector
Vast tidal wave of new container ships about to strike
FRANCE : Here it comes. An unprecedented flood of new container ships is about to enter service. The pace of deliveries will pick up in earnest next month,
Herman Senior acquires ST Marine Support
NETHERLAND : Netherlands-based tug & workboat company Herman Senior has acquired all shares of ST Marine Support, a provider of quality maritime and offshore services. The acquisition includes
Sarbananda Sonowal says its critical to develop roadmap for greening shipping sector in India
NEW DELHI : Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said it is critical to develop a roadmap for greening the shipping sector
CIMC Wetrans opens Asian headquarters in Singapore
SHENZHEN : CIMC Wetrans, logistics unit of China International Marine Containers (CIMC), has opening up its Asia headquarter in Singapore. The company has been expanding its overseas network
Hong Kong investing $2.5m to promote maritime services sector
HONG KONG : The Hong Kong Govt has allocated HK$20m ($2.5m) in its 2023 – 24 budget to promote the high-end maritime service industry sector. In his budget