“GREEN SHIPS”
The Shipping Industry has left no stones unturned in order to tender best towards a greener marine environment.
Be it at manufacturing or at administrative...
SHIPBUILDING – Indian context
The process of designing and building a ship, in present days is extremely standardized mass manufacturing environment, remains largely a one-off, one-of-a-kind design and...
THE ROUSING LEGEND
Capt. Sumant Varma & His crew saved 22 lives amid a cyclone.
The agony of life at sea are countless. Stormy weather and nearly non-existent...
GENDER INEQUALITY IN SHIPPING
The actuality of international gender inequality in the workforce is undeniable. However, it is even more profound in the traditionally male-dominated maritime industry, where...
DISMAY IN THE GULF OF OMAN
With the attacks on six ships during May and June in the Gulf of Oman the industry is witnessing unpredictable and uncertain circumstances.
It remains...
DRY BULK – AN ACE OF INDIAN SHIPPING
India’s endeavour in the Dry bulk and tanker industry with regard to its recent developments might affect the freight market
The Open sea team has...
Benito Bonito’s Treasure Hunt?
Estimated Current Value: $16,000,000,000.00 There has been a long standing myth (which we hope is true) that Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia has hidden treasure.
This hidden...
GLOBAL WARMING AFFECTING THE SHIPPING
Shipping cargo over the world is an essential service that’s worth billions of dollars and is integral to economies overall.
Regardless to the fact, it’s...
MUMBAI HARBOUR – A GRAVEYARD FOR MAJOR SHIPS?
The Mumbai harbour, once treated as the best and safest docking point for ships this side of the Suez, has of late evolved as...
REFORMING ROFR?
The proposed removal of Right of First Refusal goes completely against the spirit of Shipping Industry. A boon or a bane in future?
The Ministry...
