New data highlights lack of gender diversity in maritime
LONDON : 2024 IMO-WISTA Women in Maritime Survey indicates ongoing gender disparity in the maritime sector, sparking renewed calls for action. The second Women in Maritime survey, jointly published by the International Maritime Organization
Drewry: World Container Index up 8% last week
LONDON : For many years, World Container Index has been the go-to, independent, global reference for index-linked contracts. If your organisation is considering index-linked contracts or requires regional visibility/coverage beyond the eight trade lanes
ClassNK Academy starts offering the 2025 edition of e-learning courses
TOKYO : ClassNK has started offering the 2025 edition of ClassNK Academy‘s e-learning content. These courses help new employees understand the maritime industry, deepen engineers’ knowledge of ship stability, performance design, and structural strength,
DPA Kandla Shipyard cancels tender for Mega Shipbuilding Cluster after single bid
GANDHIDHAM : In a major setback to India’s ambitions of revitalising its shipbuilding industry, the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) has scrapped a high-profile tender to develop an integrated shipbuilding cluster on 2,000 acres of
Pak & Syrian crew on Iraqi ship denied entry at Karwar Port
KARWAR BAY : Permission was not allegedly given for the crew of an Iraqi cargo vessel to disembark at Karwar Port reportedly due to the presence of Pakistan and Syrian nationals among them. According
Paradip Port bars entry to 21 crew members of Pakistani Cargo Vessel
BHUBANESWAR : Security has been tightened at Paradip port in Odisha after the arrival of a cargo vessel carrying 21 Pakistani crew members, officials said on Wednesday. The ‘MT Siren II,’ which has a
A historic course correction: how the world’s shipping sector is setting sail for net zero
LONDON : Long overlooked as a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, the shipping industry is now at the forefront of a unique display of international cooperation. The shift signals that even the
Andhra’s coastline to empower Port-Led Economy : MoPSW
VIJAYWADA : With a strategic vision to harness its 1,053 km long coastline, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu engaged in a high-level review meeting with Shri T.K. Ramachandran (IAS),