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Avalon Brings a Grin to the Maritime Industry --- By S. Sadanand

Beginning in the year, 1989 as Business Consulting Group, Avalon Consulting has today become ‘a partner’ for growth for companies across various verticals. Avalon Group has made forays into the maritime sector having worked their way up with a sound understanding of the Indian economy, global market trends, and their acumen to understand the needs of the clients whether they are setting up facili...

High Praise for Sudhir Rangnekar’s Contributions to Maritime Fraternity

The Indian Coastal Conference (ICC) recently felicitated Mr. Sudhir Rangnekar, ex-Chairman, ICC and former Director of SCI for his devoted services to ICC and dedicated contribution to the development of coastal shipping. In a speech read out on his behalf, Mr. A.K. Mohapatra, Secretary, Union Ministry of Shipping said, “Sudhir Rangnekar is one of the most knowledgeable, professional and inte...

ISHIMA, Singapore selects 14th batch of AMET Cadets (HND-UK)

Sunday, 29th July 2007, was abuzz with activity and fervor as AMET prepared to pass out its 14th batch of HND-UK cadets. The Chief Guest was to be Dr.Murugesan Ponnavaikko, Vice Chancellor of Bharathidasan University, Thiruchirappalli, an illustrious and eminent educationist. The Guest of Honour was to be Capt.Satya Sahoo, General Manager of Ishima Pte Ltd, Mumbai which has placed 31 cadets of...

SCI places order for 4 Aframax Oil Tankers and 2 LP-II size Product Tankers

The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI) has placed orders for 4 Aframax Crude oil Tankers and 2 LR-II size Product Tankers, with M/s Hyundai Heavy Industries, Korea. Shipbuilding Contracts for the vessels were signed on 10th August, 2007. This is the largest ever shipbuilding contract in terms of value, signed by SCI with any shipyard since its inception in 1961. Th...

Protest against curbing of Trade Union Rights in Iran.

The National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI) representing more than 70,000 Indian seafarers working on Indian and Foreign flag ships has joined the international protest being organised worldwide on 9th August, 2007. The protest is against the mysterious disappearance of Mr. Mansour Osanloo, President of Tehran Bus Workers Union in Iran. Mr. Osanloo was abducted by unidentified assailants as he...

FMTI One Day Workshop on Soft Skills

Fleet Management Training Institute had conducted a One-Day Workshop on 4th August, 2007 titled Soft Skills for Trainee Officers. The workshop was conducted by Mr. T K Rajendren, who is presently working in BARC, Mumbai as a Training Engineer in HRD. The workshop covered the topics like Communication, Goal Setting, and Time Management. The workshop consisted of many practical exercises alon...

A GRAND DAY OF RECKONING - NUSI NETS RS.92.78 CRORES LOST IN SEAMEN’S PF FRAUD

The day of reckoning has arrived at NUSI, one of the largest trade union bodies representing seamen. NUSI jubilantly announces, “We are happy to inform that today i.e. 30th July, 2007 vide the demand draft nos. “906213009686” of Rs. 91,07,00,000 (Rupees Ninety One Crores Seven Lacs) & “906213009687” of Rs. 1,71,00,000 (Rupees One Crore Seventy-One Lac) (copy enclosed) totaling to Rs. 92.78 Crores...

VICE ADMIRAL BEDI HEADS WESTERN NAVAL COMMAND

Vice Admiral Jagjit Singh Bedi took over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command from Vice Admiral Sangram Singh Byce, at an impressive ceremonial parade held at the Naval Air Station Kunjali on 31 July 07. On arrival at the parade, VAdmiral JS Bedi, was received by VAdmiral SS Byce. The Admiral inspected a 50-man Guard of Honour with President’s Colours and the p...

JOINT ILO/WHO COMMITTEE ON THE REVISION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GUIDE FOR SHIPS.

The meeting of the Joint ILO/WHO committee on the revision of the IMGS took place at the ILO HQ in Geneva on the 25th and 26th of July 2007. Representatives from the ILO, WHO, employers, and workers were present at the meeting. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Nebojsa Nikolic, IMHA and co-chaired by Dr. Gerry Eijkemans, WHO, Ms. Elizabeth Tinoco, ILO, Mr. Dani Appave, ILO and Mr. Joachim Grimsmann,...

Industry Salutes a Giant

In a true gesture of solidarity and respect to an accomplished veteran, the industry got together to a commemorative function to honour Capt. T.K. Joseph recently. Capt. Joseph has been the Captain Superintendent of TS Rajendra and Principal of LBS College. Born in 1932 at Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, Captain Joseph completed his intermediate science at Madras Christian College before joining TS Du...

Sailing Staff Along With Shore Based Employees Make A Whole Family

After a long haul at sea sailors look forward to a warm welcome at home. Often their expectations are not met. A common lament is, 'we are made to wait and our concerns are not heard.' One comes across their grouses against the indifferent treatment meted out to them by shore based support staff. Shipping companies on their part have long become conscious of this dissatisfaction from their ...

Pre Sea 2nd batch

The evening of the 29th June 07 was witness to the passing out of the second IGNOU Pre Sea batch from Tolani Maritime Institute. Present at this grand event were the proud parents of 113 deck cadets, who after year of training at TMI were ready to begin their seafaring career. Also present were the faculty and staff responsible for grooming these juvenile men and imparting them with knowledge ...

World's First Global,Free To Air Maritime Channel

Marine BizTV,the world's first global, free to air maritime channel was officially launched at Hotel Crowne Plaza,Dubai on May 7th 2007.An extra much needed dimension was added to the maritime media by the gathering of largest ever renowned members of the maritime fraternity, both national and international including dignitaries from Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, etc. The gathering was addre...

China On the Road to Become Future Shipbuilding Centre

Japan, Korea and China as the major shipbuilding nations control about 90% of the world production. Historically, United Kingdom, Germany, Poland and many other European countries were controlling the shipbuilding industry. The focus shifted to Japan in the seventies and to Korea in the eighties. South Korea has established its supreme position and continues to enjoy the same. However, China t...

Homing On To Success With Fleet Management

Fleet Management conducted a Road Show at Chandigarh on 28th and at Dehra Doon on 29th June'07. The theme of the Road Show was “Homing on to success with Fleet Management Ltd”. The theme comprised topics such as Fleet's growth success to managing 170 ships. Mr. Vishal Sharma, Head of Training Institute, Fleet Management said, “We believe our floating staff are our most important assets, and this ...



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