The record behind the claims.
Navguide Solutions' work has reached the IMO twice, been submitted to the IMO by the International Transport Workers' Federation, and been covered independently by SAFETY4SEA, Splash247 and other maritime press. This page is the dated, sourced record — every entry below traces to a named publication, event host, or Navguide's own milestones log.
Regulatory engagement.
- IMO HTW 11 submission (3 Dec 2024). The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) submitted a paper to the IMO recognising the impact of Guide2Inspections on global shipping standards. The submission is part of the IMO's HTW documentation.
- IMO Plenary Hall presentations, London. Capt. Debashis Basu presented on 6 February 2024, and again on 10 February 2025 during the HTW 11 session (10–14 February 2025 — corroborated independently by the IMO's own HTW-11 meeting summary).
- ClassNK / NKK approval (Feb 2024). The Guide2Inspections app received ClassNK-approved status.
- BIMCO Tanker Safety Network (23 Apr 2024). Invited speaking engagement.
- INTERTANKO. Membership from June 2023; SIRE 2.0 webinar contribution (24 Jan 2024); Dubai event participation (21 Oct 2024).
- CIRM (Comité International Radio-Maritime). Membership from June 2023.
- Indian Ocean MoU (IOMOU) Silver Jubilee event. Attended 26 August 2024.
Press & media coverage.
- Splash247 · 2 July 2026Navguide Solutions: Turning ship inspections into training
A substantial, directly-quoted feature on Capt. Basu and Guide2Inspections, naming client operators MOL, KOTC, Enterprise, Meadway Bulkers, Unix Lines and Apeejay Shipping, and referencing the concept's presentation at IMO discussions.
- SAFETY4SEA · 1 March 2024The pulse of the young seafarer: Embracing technological evolution
Bylined opinion piece by Capt. Debashis Basu, recapping his presentation at the 2023 SAFETY4SEA Singapore Forum.
- Hellenic Shipping News WorldwideOcean Technologies Group partners with Navguide Solutions to help crew prepare for inspections
Coverage of the Ocean Technologies Group (OTG) partnership with Navguide Solutions.
- i.safe MOBILE (Singapore)i.safe MOBILE Singapore and Navguide Solutions announce strategic collaboration
Press release on the i.safe MOBILE × Navguide Solutions strategic collaboration for maritime training and inspection readiness, describing Guide2Inspections as ClassNK-approved and deployed on hundreds of vessels.
- CIOBulletinNavguide Solutions Transforms Global Seafarer Training
Covering the CMMI Founders' Innovation Award 2025 and the Lloyd's Maritime Institute recognition.
- IndexBoxGuide2Inspections: A pocket mentor for seafarers
Independent industry-blog summary of Guide2Inspections as an offline inspection/training/mentoring tool.
Additional coverage from DG Shipping India was referenced in earlier project notes but could not be independently re-verified this session — not published here until re-checked and confirmed live.
Awards & recognition.
- CMMI Founders' Innovation Award (Feb 2025). Awarded to Capt. Debashis Basu by the Company of Master Mariners of India — confirmed independently by CIOBulletin and by Capt. Basu's own Captain's Table presentation.
- Maritime Personality of the Week — Lloyd's Maritime Institute. Capt. Debashis Basu was featured and described as "a Master Mariner, maritime competence expert, and Founder of Navguide Solutions LLP." source
- The Captain's Table (Hong Kong). Navguide Solutions was selected as a finalist in this pitch competition, alongside recognition of its ClassNK certification and INTERTANKO endorsement.
See the app that earned this record.
A 30-minute walkthrough with a master mariner — your trades, your inspection regimes, your questions.
Speaking & academic engagements.
- CrewConnect Global, Manila — Speaking engagement (6 Jan 2024); Navguide Solutions LLP was also a confirmed 2022 sponsor of Seatrade Maritime's CrewConnect Global.
- FOSMA — Concepts presentation (Mar 2024); FOSMA Delhi keynote on SIRE 2.0 (Jan 2025, by invitation of Capt. G.P. Kohli).
- EZAME — Annual Event speaking slots (11 Dec 2023 and Dec 2024).
- CMMI — Lecture on SIRE 2.0 (20 Jun 2024); STCW Working Group session (4 May 2024).
- Eastern Zonal Association of Marine Engineers — Annual conference (Jan 2025).
- Maritime Trainers Guild — Speaking slot (24 Feb 2025).
- Synergy — Webinar (8 Nov 2024).
- Wideshine Seminar & North Standard P&I Club — Invited sessions, both 28 Nov 2024.
- Hong Kong Shipowners' Association (HKSOA) — Joint seminar with Navguide Solutions, 2 April 2025: "Keeping vessels charter-ready: A Measurable Approach to Inspection-readiness." source
- Neotia Maritime University — Presentations on 10 May 2024 and 26 Sep 2024.
- AMET University — Presentation on 25 Jul 2024.
A Navguide-built World Maritime University (WMU) domestic-ferry-safety training programme is referenced elsewhere in project materials but has no public confirmation as of this session — not presented here as a citable claim pending direct confirmation from Capt. Basu.
Milestones timeline.
- Apr 2025HKSOA × Navguide joint seminar, "Keeping vessels charter-ready."
- Feb 2025Capt. Basu presents at the IMO's HTW 11 session, London; CMMI Founders' Innovation Award; FOSMA Delhi keynote; Eastern Zonal Association of Marine Engineers conference; Maritime Trainers Guild speaking slot.
- Dec 2024ITF submits paper on Guide2Inspections to the IMO (HTW documentation); EZAME Annual Event.
- Nov 2024Synergy webinar; Wideshine Seminar; North Standard P&I Club invited session.
- Oct 2024INTERTANKO Dubai event.
- Sep 2024Neotia Maritime University presentation (second).
- Aug 2024Indian Ocean MoU (IOMOU) Silver Jubilee event.
- Jul 2024AMET University presentation.
- Jun 2024CMMI Lecture on SIRE 2.0.
- May 2024Neotia Maritime University presentation (first); STCW Working Group session at CMMI.
- Apr 2024BIMCO Tanker Safety Network invited talk.
- Feb 2024Capt. Basu presents at the IMO's Plenary Hall, London; Guide2Inspections receives ClassNK/NKK approval; SAFETY4SEA publishes Capt. Basu's bylined article.
- Jan 2024CrewConnect Global, Manila; INTERTANKO SIRE 2.0 webinar.
- Jun 2023INTERTANKO and CIRM memberships begin.
- 2022Navguide Solutions LLP sponsors CrewConnect Global (Seatrade Maritime).
Elsewhere online.
Official, verified profiles:
Questions people ask.
Has Navguide Solutions presented to the IMO?
Yes. Capt. Debashis Basu presented at the IMO's Plenary Hall in London in February 2024 and again in February 2025 during the HTW 11 session, and the ITF submitted a paper on Guide2Inspections to the IMO in December 2024.
What press coverage has Navguide Solutions received?
Independent coverage includes a July 2026 Splash247 feature, a SAFETY4SEA bylined article by Capt. Basu, Hellenic Shipping News coverage of the Ocean Technologies Group partnership, and a CIOBulletin feature on the CMMI Founders' Innovation Award.
What awards has Navguide Solutions or Capt. Basu received?
The CMMI Founders' Innovation Award (February 2025) and recognition as Lloyd's Maritime Institute's "Maritime Personality of the Week."
Is the Guide2Inspections app independently certified?
Yes — it is ClassNK (NKK)-approved, and Navguide Solutions itself is ABS ISO 9001:2015 certified.
See the product behind the record.
A 30-minute walkthrough with a master mariner — your trades, your inspection regimes, your questions.