
Director, Mantrana Maritime Advisory Pvt. Ltd
Member of the Transportation Council
Anand Sharma is the Director of Mantrana Maritime Advisory providing business consulting to Shipyards, Shipping, Ports and Offshore Drilling & Logistics segment. He has advised several upcoming shipyards in India on their target market segment, investment and planning. He has advised companies on fleet diversification and market focus and has helped them on preparing their business plans. He has also carried out due diligence on behalf of investor intending to invest on shipyards in India and companies in Offshore Drilling & logistics segment. Mr. Sharma looks at the maritime sector with a holistic eye and studies macro economic factors that are having an impact on the maritime industry particularly in the context of the Indian sub-continent. A Naval Architect from IIT-Kharagpur, he is conversant with major & minor ports of India, equipment, infrastructure, cargo handling capacities, traffic trends, technical & commercial capabilities, order books etc. (This is me - Update Profile)
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Indian Shipping Requests, Shipping Ministry Would Consider it Temporarily
October 26, 2009
Delhi signals willingness on shipping aid package | www.tradewinds.no
Shipping Industry requested Shipping Ministry for financial aid and cargo support. It is unlikely to be accepted in the current economic scenario.
Greenfield Shipyards in India, Should be Left to Private Sector
October 26, 2009
Government Changes Track on Plan to Build New Shipyards | www.livemint.com
Cochin Shipyard and Hindustan Shipyard have been asked to carry out feasibility studies and help build two new shipyards, but being government organisation they may not have enough freedom to do justice to the project.
ABG & Bharati Battle for Great Offshore is a Fight for Supremacy & Survival
October 14, 2009
Agarwal and Kapoor all set for Great battle | economictimes.indiatimes.com
ABG Shipyard is building 2 Jackup for Essar. Bharati Shipyard is building 1 Jackup for Great Offshore. Loosing Great Offshore by Bharati Shipyard is lose of future business segment, financial trouble and loss of a great customer. Winning Great Offshore by ABG Shipyard would not only restrict future prosperity of its immediate local competitor but also provide hand holding to Mr. Ruia and group companies, who are trying hard to establish their presence in Offshore Oil field Services Sector.
Indian Shipyard Faces Cancellation Threats Even in Offshore Segment
August 21, 2009
DOF Subsea scraps India newbuilds | www.upstreamonline.com
The risk of cancellation for delayed delivery is the worst nightmare for a shipyard in falling market. But the risk is increasing for Indian Shipyard. The owner walks away with advance, and shipyard has to work really hard to minimize loss. ABG Shipyard, Alcock Shipyard, Bharati Shipyard and Tebma Shipyard has setup facility to cater to higher segment and Pipavav Shipyard is in new business. It is difficult to streamline project management issues at a newer yard, leading to delayed delivery.
Are Governments capable to tow shipbuilding in current crisis?
December 29, 2008
Korean bailout | www.tradewinds.no
Shipbuilding is in difficult times because of falling trades, poor global economy outlook and over supply in shipping market. Credit crisis is just a trigger and is not fully responsible for it. In cases where global macro economic factors lead to crisis, to what extent local governments help sustain export oriented local industry is doubtful.
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| TMT Council Members in Member Programs | 16437 |
| Telecommunications Council Members in Member Programs | 3458 |
| Drilling Rig Experts | 409 |
| Oil and Gas Well Drilling Experts | 209 |
| Offshore Drilling Rig Experts | 199 |
Anand Sharma has not participated in any GLG Live Meetings.