Overview On 18 July 2025, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), India, issued Circular 31/2025—a policy that has ignited intense debate within the Indian seafaring community. The circular addresses the challenge of fraudulent and unapproved maritime certifications among Indian seafarers ...
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Women in Shipping – Progress, Challenges, and the Reality Check
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The shipping industry, one of the oldest and most male-dominated sectors, is undergoing a slow but visible transformation. As part of the push toward gender equality, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5, many maritime organizations are now ...
Indian Seafarers: Respected Today, But Will We Stay in Demand Tomorrow?
wanderer
Indian seafarers have long been a force to reckon with in the global maritime industry. We’re among the highest-paid Asian seafarers, commanding respect on the bridge, in the engine room, and in management roles ashore. Shipowners continue to hire Indians ...
Is the 2nd Officer the Next Victim of AI in the Merchant Navy?
wanderer
Once, every ship had a Radio Officer. Then came GMDSS, satellite communications, and automation—and the role faded into history. Today, the 2nd Officer, long seen as the ship’s navigator and planner, might be heading toward a similar fate, thanks to ...
Life of a Seafarer: A Brief Overview
Vikramjit Singh
Author is a Chief Officer who has spent over a decade navigating the world’s oceans, leading deck operations and ensuring the safety of crew, cargo, and vessel alike. Through his writing, he hopes to bridge the gap between land and ...