The Swedish Club, in collaboration with Mental Health Support Solutions, has launched “Our Family and the Sea: A Check Your Pulse Wellbeing Guide for Seafarers and Their Loved Ones.” This guide offers strategies for managing stress, enhancing communication, and supporting children’s emotional needs, emphasizing the importance of family connectivity for seafarers’ mental health.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) reported strong Q1 FY26 results, with revenues increasing 21% year-on-year to ₹9,126 crore. EBITDA rose 13% to ₹5,495 crore, driven by logistics and marine operations. Profit After Tax (PAT) reached ₹3,311 crore, reflecting robust growth across new initiatives and enhanced operational capacity.
DNV has launched CFARER, a new maritime software company derived from its former Maritime Software division. Operational immediately, CFARER retains DNV’s majority ownership and integrates Wilhelmsen’s port clearance solutions. CEO Erik Staubo highlighted this transition as a structural change, enabling CFARER to enhance software and respond rapidly to user needs.
Copenhagen-based Svitzer Group A/S is among four companies bidding for a 15-year electric tug charter under India’s Green Tug Transition Programme. This initiative aims to replace traditional fuel tugs with sustainable options by 2027, promoting eco-friendly technologies across major ports while enhancing operational efficiency in maritime activities.
The Rajya Sabha has officially recognized the Galathea Bay port in Great Nicobar as a major port, developed over four phases at a cost of ₹43,796 crore. With a capacity for 16 million TEUs, this project is part of a broader initiative valued at ₹81,800 crore, including an international airport and power plant.
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited has received approval to establish a floating dry dock at Nhava, near Mumbai, following endorsement from the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA). This facility will enhance the shipyard’s capabilities, currently busy with various defense vessel constructions, aiming for next-gen destroyers and aircraft carriers.
The 2023 Titan submersible implosion, tragically claiming five lives, was deemed preventable by a US Coast Guard investigation. Critiques focused on Oceangate’s safety culture and operational practices, revealing critical design and maintenance flaws. The report emphasized the need for stronger regulatory oversight to prevent future maritime disasters.
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has initiated a review of foreign certificates issued to Indian seafarers to combat fraudulent practices and protect legitimate maritime jobs. This follows a controversial guideline limiting competency certificates from certain countries, leading to protests and legal action. Affected seafarers must submit verification documents to continue working.
Seafarers are urged to explore careers in the offshore industry, particularly as demand for dynamic positioning (DP) professionals grows with expanding offshore wind projects. Magsaysay People Resources Corp. president Marlon Roño emphasizes attractive salaries and shorter contracts, making this sector appealing compared to traditional shipping roles.
India is set to launch a ₹20,000 crore Export Promotion Mission by September to protect exporters from global trade fluctuations. The initiative will improve access to export credit and address non-tariff barriers, responding to a 25% U.S. tariff on Indian goods. Efforts will enhance trade finance and promote Indian brands.
India and the Philippines have upgraded their strategic partnership to enhance trade, defense, and maritime cooperation. This agreement, reached during talks in New Delhi between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., aims to strengthen ties and address regional challenges, fostering economic growth and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
The UK’s Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition has selected a groundbreaking ammonia-fueled engine project led by Carnot Ltd. This innovative engine, made from industrial ceramics, surpasses traditional temperature constraints, achieving around 70% efficiency. Supported by various partners, this initiative underscores the UK’s commitment to advancing green maritime technology.
As the oil rig and wind farm industries increasingly shift to Asia, the Philippines and Japan are preparing for a surge in demand for dynamic positioning (DP) professionals. On July 29, 2025, a new Dynamic Positioning Training Center was inaugurated in Mariveles, Bataan, to address this critical need.
Recent developments in seafarer employment include a new global minimum wage, increasing from $690 in January 2026 to $715 by January 2028, following negotiations by the International Chamber of Shipping and the International Transport Workers’ Federation. Concurrently, the UK’s Employment Rights Bill is reforming seafarers’ rights, enhancing protections during redundancies.
In 2024, over 500 shipping containers were lost at sea, a significant rise from the previous year, attributed to conflicts in the Middle East and Red Sea. As vessels rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope, marine traffic surged, highlighting ongoing safety concerns despite overall container losses remaining below the 10-year average.
