MANSA eyes technology and sustainability to chart future course at 47th AGM

The 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Maritime Association of Nationwide Shipping Agencies – India (MANSA) was held on September 19, 2025 at the Royal Bombay Yacht Club. It was well attended by the various stakeholders from the shipping and maritime sector, including industry leaders, regulatory bodies, fellow associations and, above all, its members, past Presidents and luminaries. The President, Mr Sanjay Dalvi, set the tone by exhorting the shipping community to embrace technology and sustainability to reap the benefits, and as a pay back to the shipping community and society at large.

MANSA paid an audio-visual tribute to Mr Rama Subramaniam Swamy, former Vice President, on his demise, and fondly remembered his invaluable contribution to the Association. 

A “Special Award” was conferred on Capt. Ram Iyer, Past President of MANSA, and on Capt. Deepak Tewari, industry leaders, for their illustrious contribution to the shipping trade.

Industry leaders and stalwarts convened for an engaging evening of insights and dialogue, charting the way forward for the sector. The gathering was made all the more memorable with cocktails, dinner, and a lively backdrop of music and karaoke.

A highlight of the evening was the thought-provoking debate on key issues surrounding the review of the Berthing Policy at Mumbai Port. Topics included the Offshore Container Terminal (OCT), the recent Revision of Scale of Rates, the proposal to furnish Security Deposits in lieu of bank guarantees, and avenues for collaboration with educational institutions such as NMIS.

The discussion was led by President Mr Sanjay Dalvi, Vice Presidents Mr Yogesh Shah and Mr Hiren Kanabar, Executive Committee Members Capt. Sanjay Sharma and Mr Nityanand Rao, and Past Presidents Capt. P. P. Singh and Capt. Deepak Tewari, among others. 

The evening was graced by the presence of distinguished officials from Mumbai Port, the Port Health Office, and other key authorities, lending further significance to the occasion, The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks by Vice President Mr Yogesh Shah, highlighted a release.

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