India Modernizes its Merchant Shipping Laws: A Comprehensive Overview India is in the process of updating its merchant shipping laws, replacing the outdated Merchant Shipping Act of 1958. The new provisions aim to align with current international maritime conventions that India is part of. Additionally, they seek to streamline the [...]
The Red Sea Dilemma: China’s Unusual Stance on Maritime Security Since December 2023, the Red Sea has become a dangerous zone for global shipping due to Houthi attacks on ships associated with Israel. This situation has forced major global shipping companies to avoid the Red Sea, opting for a longer [...]
Uncovering Hidden Threats: The Crucial Role of UXO Surveys in Offshore Wind Farm Development Introduction: In the vast expanse of the North Sea and Baltic Sea, beneath the surface lies a silent but potentially deadly threat that has lingered for decades – unexploded ordnance (UXOs). A consequence of World War [...]
Chinese Crews Adopt Unique Tactics Amidst Rising Tensions in the Red Sea In recent times, a peculiar maritime trend has emerged in the Red Sea, with several cargo ships and tankers altering their automatic identification system (AIS) to broadcast that their crews are entirely Chinese. This move is presumed to [...]
Grieg Green Acquires Majority Stake in ReFlow: Pioneering Sustainable Solutions in Maritime Industry Norway’s Grieg Green, renowned for its expertise in ship recycling within the Grieg Maritime Group, has recently acquired a majority stake in ReFlow, a Danish specialist in lifecycle emissions analysis. This strategic partnership aims to revolutionize the [...]
DP World’s Ambitious Investment Plans Transform Gujarat’s Logistic Landscape In a significant development for the logistics sector in Gujarat, Dubai-based DP World has pledged a whopping Rs.24,000 crore investment in the state. The commitment encompasses the development of various logistic facilities, including the ambitious proposal to construct a mega multi-commodity [...]
Mystery at Sea: Family Seeks Government Aid as Merchant Navy Sailor Disappears En Route to Turkey In a distressing turn of events, the family of Ankit Saklani, a seasoned merchant navy sailor, has reached out to the Uttarakhand government seeking assistance as he mysteriously disappeared from the ship he was [...]
India Boosts Naval Presence in Response to Recent Maritime Incidents In a proactive move to safeguard its maritime interests, the Indian Navy has decided to deploy guided missile destroyer ships in the Arabian Sea. This decision comes in the aftermath of an incident involving an Israel-affiliated merchant vessel, MV Chem [...]
Ukrainian Air Force Inflicts Significant Blow on Russian Navy in Crimea In a recent turn of events, Russia has officially acknowledged that a Ukrainian airstrike has severely damaged a warship stationed in the occupied Crimean port of Feodosia. Ukrainian officials and their Western allies are hailing this as a major [...]
CMA CGM Unveils CEIBA Express: A Game-Changer in Transcontinental Shipping In an exciting development for the shipping industry, French ocean carrier CMA CGM has recently declared the launch of CEIBA Express. This direct weekly service aims to bridge the gap between Florida and key destinations in South and Central America, [...]
