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Indian Register of Shipping reflects on positive year

The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has consolidated its position as one of the fastest growing classification societies with a strong performance in 2022. IRS once again made inroads into new markets and the last 12 months have seen over 200 ships totalling more than 7 million gross tons added to its classed fleet.

Decarbonisation has remained high on the agenda for the organisation as the shipping industry looks to reduce carbon emissions. Several initiatives have been taken towards the...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/indian-register-of-shipping-reflects-on-positive-year/

Adani Group finalises takeover of Haifa port

India’s Adani Group has finalised a billion dollar purchase of Israel’s Haifa Port Corporation, having been announced as the lead member of the preferred bidding group, under the Government’s privatisation programme for the key port, last year. Adani has partnered with the Gadot Group, an Israeli chemicals and logistics company, in a winning bid reported to be worth US$ 1.15 billion, which Israel’s Ministry of Finance recently confirmed has been concluded.

The sale of Haifa port has taken five...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/adani-group-finalises-takeover-of-haifa-port/

Greatship expands offshore support fleet

Greatship (India) Limited (GIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Great Eastern Shipping Company, has signed a contract to buy a 2007-built, 80 tonnes Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel (AHTSV). The vessel is expected to join the company’s fleet during the forth quarter of the 2022-3 financial year.

GIL and its subsidiaries currently own and operate a sizeable offshore fleet which operates bon a worldwide basis. This includes four Platform Support Vessels (PSVs), eight AHTSVs, two multi-purpose...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/greatship-expands-offshore-support-fleet/

Danica adds Indian seafarers to its international crew pool

International crewing firm, Danica Crewing Specialists, has established a presence in Mumbai, boosting its recruitment and crew supply operation with Indian seafarers.

Announcing the new office, Henrik Jensen, CEO of Danica Crewing Specialists, said, “India is one of the key providers of ships’ crew and boasts many excellent resources for all vessel types and ranks. We are delighted to now be able to add this huge resource of competent Indian seafarers to our significant international crew...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/danica-adds-indian-seafarers-to-its-international-crew-pool/

Ever Alot Vessel Docked In Sri Lanka, Malaysia; Not India

Credit: William William/Unsplash

The country’s failure to draw larger cargo ships due to lacking port infrastructure poses a threat to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambition to make India the world’s factory, as reported by Bloomberg.

Coasts not deep enough

The majority of harbours on India’s coast aren’t deep enough to accommodate ships like the 400-meter-long Ever Alot, the largest boxship in the world with a capacity of more than 24,000 20-foot equivalent units. The Ever Alot, which can rival...

https://mfame.guru/ever-alot-vessel-docked-in-sri-lanka-malaysia-not-india/

Maritime Security Vessel News Roundup | January 4 – Russian submarine and minesweeper deliveries, Turkish USV orders and more

The Russian Navy expands its submarine and minehunting fleets with the recent acquisition and commissioning of newbuild vessels. Construction continues on a new class of ..

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