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soon hits the Indian sub-continent hence, this forum will pro-vide an in-depth and factual review of the prevailing guide- lines of the maritime administration with their implications. It will also be an opportunity to learn about other strategies which are expected to be brought into focus and their current state of preparedness to handle marine emergencies in Indian waters. Risk managers in ship-owning companies, maritime law- yers and maritime insurance practitioners besides most of the leading global salvage and towage companies, diving special- ists, tug boat owners, ship recyclers and many others have already registered themselves as it is said to be of special in- terest to them. More details about registration could be had at www.hespl.in .It is a fact that to prevent extensive damage and the need to maintain the environment there is an immediate need for intervention by marine and salvage professionals during any ship accident. Though oftentimes not considered a difÞ cult task, it is the challenges that pop up that pose most of the problems including pressures from authorities, commercial commitments and other requirements. These included techni- cal, diplomatic, legal, commercial and other challenges. The conference is expected to present the solutions. by Joseph Fonseca, Mumbai-based blogger for MaritimeProfessional.comCutter Suction Dredger Cyrus II of Royal Boskalis. India heavily relies on European dredging giants, with the big players in the India being Dutch and Belgian dredg- ing companies, particularly VanOord, Royal Boskalis, www.seadiscovery.com MTR #4 (1-17).indd 13MTR #4 (1-17).indd 135/6/2013 9:56:19 AM5/6/2013 9:56:19 AM