Applications are now open for the 2026 IG Shipping Course, a two-week program by IFCHOR Galbraiths, designed for maritime professionals at all stages. Scheduled for July 12-24 at Ashridge House, the course offers expert-led lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities, enhancing understanding of the global shipping landscape.
On October 27, 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the fourth India Maritime Week in Mumbai, attended by prominent leaders like Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Chief Ministers from Maharashtra, Odisha, and Goa. The event aims to enhance India’s maritime capabilities, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and collaboration across the sector.
The Federal navigation channel for Baltimore Harbor was fully restored just 76 days after the Dali ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The US Army Corp of Engineers confirmed the restoration of the 700-foot wide and 50-foot-deep channel after extensive underwater surveys. Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon commended the unified efforts that led to the reopening of the Federal Channel for port operations.
