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05 September 2022

IMU signed a MoU with the National Institute of Advanced Study (NIAS), Bengaluru


Indian Maritime University (IMU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Advanced Study (NIAS), Bengaluru, to strengthen its ability and impart the best knowledge in the industry. The MoU was signed by Shri K. Saravanan, Registrar, IMU, and Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Director, NIAS, in the presence of Dr. Malini V. Shankar, Vice Chancellor, IMU.
Dr.Rajoo Balaji, Director, IMU Chennai Campus and Prof. D. Suba Chandran, Dean, School of Conflict and Security Studies, NIAS were also present. Research scholars of NIAS, Senior Officers, Faculty and staff from IMU & NIAS attended the programme.

05 September 2022

Inauguration of Reconnaissance Survey in the sea off the coast of Sangam Age, Korkai Port


Tamilnadu State Department of Archaeology commenced a Reconnaissance Survey in the sea off the coast of Sangam Age, Korkai Port, in collaboration with Indian Maritime University (IMU) and the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) from 03.09.22 to identify and assess the archaeological potentiality of Korkai. The survey was inaugurated by the Hon'ble TN State Minister Mr. Thangam Thennarasu. Prof. Dr. K.M.Sivakholundu, Dean(NAOE & CTR), IMU is part of this survey project on behalf of IMU.

12-14 August 2022

FFFAI - 24th Biennial Convention


The 24th Biennial Convention of Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations in India (FFFAI) is being held between 12.08.2022 and 14.08.2022. Dr. (Mrs.) Malini V Shankar, IAS (Retd), Vice Chancellor, IMU delivered the Keynote address under the theme "Research in Logistics".

6 August 2022

Maritime Trainers Guild - 11th Foundation Day


The Maritime Trainers Guild (MTG) celebrated their 11th Foundation Day virtually on 6th August 2022. Dr. (Mrs.) Malini V Shankar, IAS (Retd), Vice Chancellor, IMU delivered the Keynote address at the event.

27 July 2022

Virtual Interaction with IFC-IOR, Indian Navy


A virtual interaction was held between Indian Maritime University and Information Fusion Centre - Indian Ocean Region of Indian Navy for enhancing knowledge base & furthering research in Maritime domain, including Blue Economy.
The meeting was chaired by Dr.(Mrs.) Malini V Shankar, IAS (Retd), Vice Chancellor and attended by Senior Officers and Faculty members of IMU and IFC-IOR, Indian Navy

11 July 2022

Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) IMPACT Lecture Series


School of Marine Engineering and Technology of Indian Maritime University, Chennai campus in association with Institution's Innovation council (IIC), an initiative under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India jointly organised lecture series - IIC IMPACT lecture scheme on 11th July 2022.
The lecture series was delivered by two keynote speakers -
1. Capt D.C.Sekhar of Alphamers on topic " MARINE STARTUP TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FOR PLASTIC REMOVAL IN WATER BODIES".
2. Prof.Dr.S.Aravindam, Global Business Consultant on topic " INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN MARINE STARTUPS".

26 - 28 June 2022

Chintan Baithak-2022


With an aim to discuss and deliberate ideas and innovations that can propel India's blue economy, a three-day 'Chintan Baithak' was organised between 26th-28th June 2022 by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), at Madikere. The Baithak was chaired by the Hon'ble Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ayush, Shri. Sarbananda Sonowal. and co-chaired by Shri. Shripad Y Naik and Shri. Shantanu Thakur, Ministers of State for PSW. Distinguished personalities were present including Chairpersons of all major ports, Dr.(Mrs.)Malini V Shankar, IAS (Retd), Vice Chancellor, IMU and senior officials of MoPSW.

18 - 19 June 2022

Representation of IMU at the National Symposium (National Frontiers of Engineering (NatFoE)) ogranized by INAE and Jadavpur University


Dr. Deepak Mishra (Assistant Professor, IMU Kolkata campus) represented Indian Maritime University in two days (18-19 June 2022) reputed national symposium (National Frontiers of Engineering (NatFoE)) organized by Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) and Jadavpur University, Kolkata. The other faculty members in the symposium were from different IITs and NITs.
The National Frontiers of Engineering (NatFoE) Symposium is a flagship event of INAE. Launched back in 2006, this annual symposium has been playing a critical role in shaping the course of engineering research in the country by bringing together young, talented and enterprising engineering professionals (aged 30 – 45 years) from industry, universities, and research organizations to deliberate upon the emerging and leading-edge research and development work in the domain of engineering and technology that are pertinent for the progress of the nation.

30 - 03 May-June 2022

Participation at the APEC seminar at Port of Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium


Dr. Deepak Mishra (Assistant Professor, IMU Kolkata Campus), Ms. Shabnam Parveen (Assistant Professor, IMU Kochi Campus) along with 2 students Ms. Mrunalini D (IMU Chennai Campus), Mr. Naveen M (IMU Kolkata Campus) have represented Indian Maritime University for the combi training International course on Innovative Integration of Sustainable Development Goals conducted by Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Centre (APEC). The four participants visited the Port of Antwerp located in Flanders, Belgium for a 5 day of Physical Training from May 30, 2022, to June, 03,2022.
Along with participants from Indian Maritime University, other participants from India were from IIT Madras, Adani Ports, and Syama Prasad Mookherjee Port Authority.

7 June 2022

IMU Vice Chancellor Addressed the Trainees of CEMS at IMU-Vizag Old Campus


Dr. Malini V. Shankar, IAS (Retd), Vice-Chancellor, IMU Addressed the Trainees of CEMS at IMU-Vizag Old Campus.
The event was coordinated by Prof. Dr. Kesavadev V.K, Director(i/c), IMU Vizag Campus.

1-3 June 2022

INMEX - SMM - South India's Largest Maritime Exhibition & Conference


12th Edition of INMEX - SMM - South India's Largest Maritime Exhibition & Conference held from 1-3 June 2022 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.
Dr. Malini V. Shankar, IAS (Retd), Vice-Chancellor, IMU was invited for the inaugural session & speech for the same.

26 May 2022

Minister review meeting - International Day of Yoga


Hon'ble Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH conducted a meeting through Video Conference on 26.05.2022 on the points - Preparedness & action plan of ports for International Yoga Day, Regular Training of Ports Officials and Asset Monetization pipeline. Dr. Sanjeev Ranjan Secretary & other Senior Officials of MoPSW have attended from the Ministry. Shri. K. Saravanan, Registrar, IMU along with Dr. Rajoo Balaji, Director, IMU-CC from IMU and all ports' chairman attended the meeting.

26 May 2022

Awards in Circular Economy_ACE at #ICEF2022


IMU congratulates Dr. Sheeja Janardhanan, Associate Professor, IMU-Vizag for her achievement at the ACE Awards (Awards in Circular Economy) by India Circular Economy Forum (ICEF).

ICEF is an opportunity to identify, showcase, and celebrate Circular initiatives across India in different focus sectors. Out of a total 54 applications, her presentation has been selected for the Circular Campus Award under Faculty Development Initiatives Category.

Vice Chancellor's wishes to Dr. Sheeja Janardhanan :
"The competition seems to have been tough and your selection reflects the effort that you have taken in submitting the proposal. Heartiest congratulations on the award and wish you more encomiums in the future."
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24 May 2022

IMU Vice Chancellor inaugurates 1st Student Chapter of IME (I) at HIMT College, Chennai


Today, 24th May 2022, HIMT college (Affiliated Institute of IMU) announced the Inauguration of India’s first Student Chapter of IME (I) & Passing out ceremony of B.Sc, B.Tech, GP & ETO Trainees. Dr. Malini V. Shankar, IAS (Retd), Vice-Chancellor, IMU graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Mr. V. K. Jain, President, IME (I) was the Guest of Honour.
23 May 2022

MEPZ Special Economic Zone - Export Excellence Awards


MEPZ Special Economic Zone , Govt of India organised a grand event for the presentation of 'Export Excellence Awards 2018-19' on 23rd May 2022 @ Tambaram, Chennai.

Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, Hon'ble Governor of Telangana & Lt.Governor of Puducherry was the Chief Guest.

Dr. Malini V Shankar, IAS(Retd.), Vice-Chancellor of IMU & Ex- Joint Development Commissioner of MEPZ, Tambaram was the Guest of Honour of the event.
21 May 2022

International Day of Women in Maritime


Dr. (Mrs.) Malini V Shankar, IAS (Retd.), Vice Chancellor, IMU graced the occasion of the International Day of Women in Maritime celebrations organized by MAREX Media on 19th May 2022 at Westin Hotel, Mumbai.
19-21 May 2022

49th IFTDO World Conference


49th IFTDO 2022, world conference and exhibition are all set to discuss various effective 'Strategies for an agile work culture: pathways to the new age' on 19th- 21st May at Vigyan Bhavan and Le Meridian, New Delhi.

Hon’ble Speaker of Loksabha Shri. Om Birla is the Chief Guest of Inaugural session.

A wide galaxy of Indian and International speakers is expected to bring to life diverse perspectives and ideas across sessions, artfully stitched together. On the part of Technology, Dr. Malini V Shankar, I.A.S. (Retd.), Vice Chancellor, Indian Maritime University shared her thoughts on Metaverse, VR, Mixed Reality and the future of L&D along with other speakers Mr. Ratna Sekhar Adika CMD, Balmer Lawrie & Co Ltd. and Mr. Richard Rekhy, former CEO – KPMG on 20.05.2022.
11-12 April 2022

Participation of Indian Maritime University (IMU) at 'Waterways Conclave 2022' on 11th-12th April held in Dibrugarh, Assam.


The Hon'ble Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri. Sarbananda Sonowal visited IMU's booth/stall and was seen interacting with the Students of Dibrugarh in the presence of Vice-Chancellor of IMU Dr (Ms) Malini V Shankar.

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11 April 2022

Waterways Conclave 2022


Dr. (Mrs.) Malini V Shankar, IAS (Retd.), Vice Chancellor, Indian Maritime University delivered Keynote Address in the Waterways Conclave 2022 held at Dibrugarh, Assam
8 April 2022

TRANSTECH 2022


Dr. (Mrs.) Malini V Shankar, IAS (Retd.), Vice Chancellor, Indian Maritime University inaugurated the Simulator Centre and delivered the Chief Guest Address in the Transtech 2022 event organized by Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune on 26.03.2022
24 March 2022

IMU and Logistics Sector Skill Council enters in to an MoU for introducing stipendiary apprenticeship-embedded BBA Degree in Maritime Logistics


Indian Maritime University and Logistics Sector Skill Council have signed an MoU for introducing stipendiary apprenticeship-embedded BBA Degree in Maritime Logistics at the Visakhapatnam Campus of the University. The Degree will be introduced from the ensuing academic year 2022-23. The degree curriculum is embedded with two spells of apprenticeship for 12 months during the third year of study with a monthly stipend of Rs.7,500 per student. The Degree curriculum has been developed by industry experts and is focused on making the graduates industry-ready with relevant Knowledge, Skill and Attitude.
08 February 2022

Maritime Education – History, Scope and Opportunities


Dr. (Mrs.) Malini V Shankar, IAS (Retd.), Vice Chancellor, Indian Maritime University authored an article on “Maritime Education – History, Scope and Opportunities (in Tamil)" published in Yojana – Thittam (Feb 2022 issue), a monthly magazine of Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.
Theme: Higher Education (New Education Policy 2020)

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28 January 2022

National Convention on Atmanirbhar Bharat


Shri P. Thangapandian, Assistant Registrar of Indian Maritime University, Headquarters received the award for the Best Paper presentation in Technical Session-V on "U.C Agarwal Memorial Lecture : Theme - Role of People in Atmanirbhar Bharat. Title - Strengthening Domestic Industries' Human Resource Management through Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan Structural Reforms : An Empirical Study with reference to Heavy Vehicles Factory, Avadi".

The event was a National Convention organized by Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi during 28 & 29 December 2021.

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19-21 January 2022

India Maritime Conference 2022


A virtual meeting of the India Maritime Conference 2022 was organized by INMEX SMM India.
Theme of the meeting was "Unleashing India’s Maritime Prowess".
Dr. (Mrs) Malini V Shankar, IAS (Retd), Vice Chancellor, IMU delivered an address and convened a session titled 'Transshipment Opportunities in India'.

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4 January 2022

Marine Pollution and its Effect on Coastal Communities
Article by Dr. Malini V Shankar, Vice Chancellor, Indian Maritime University & Dr. Sheeja Janardhanan, Associate Professor, Indian Maritime University


Rapid industrialization leading to over production and consumption culminated in the degradation of our coastlines and oceans. The pollution of the marine environment poses a threat to the very existence of life on this earth no matter whether it is micro-organisms or human colonies. While the blue economy model of a developing nation aims at human well-being through opportunities for economic growth and tackling unemployment, food security and poverty, the degradation of marine environment can do no good in realizing these aims. For reaping the fruits of the blue economy, we need to sow the seeds of healthy and safe marine environment and resilient coastlines.

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7 January 2022

POSOCO PPSA Award 2022


Dr. DEEPAK MISHRA, Assistant Professor (Electrical Engineering), of Indian Maritime University, Kolkata Campus has been felicitated with the POSOCO PPSA Award 2022.
POSOCO Power System Award (PPSA) outlines the initiative to recognize research excellence in power systems by rewarding Doctoral/Master research accomplishments in all the technical institutions offering PG in power systems and related fields in India. This is a CSR activity of Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO) – a Government of India Enterprise. POSOCO has associated with the Foundation for Innovation & Technology Transfer (FITT), the industrial interface organization at IIT Delhi for the implementation of the CSR activity. FITT will function as the nodal agency for the implementation of this award program at the national level Award.

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29 October 2021

Webinar on Marine Insurance


School of Nautical Studies, IMU Kochi Campus, has organized a webinar on "Marine Insurance". Capt. Hari Subramaniam, Regional Head - Business Relations, SHIPOWNERS was the speaker of the Webinar.

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01 October 2021

Webinar on Safety Equipment Onboard Ship


School of Nautical Studies, IMU Kochi Campus, has organized a webinar on "Safety Equipment Onboard Ship". Shri Pradeep Sudhakar K, Ship Surveyor cum DDG(Tech), Mercantile Marine Department, Cochin was the Speaker of the event.

30 September 2021

World Maritime Day Celebrations 2021


IMU Kolkata Campus organized the World Maritime Day Celebrations 2021 on the virtual platform with the theme "Seafarers at the core of shipping's future"
Distinguished Speakers:
Dr. (Mrs) Malini V Shankar, IAS (Retd), Vice Chancellor, IMU delivered a special address in the event.
Dr. Ravi Kumar Mehrotra, CBE, Executive Chairman, Foresight Group Limited
Mr. Maneesh Pradhan, MD, Anglo Eastern Ship Management (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Rajeev Nayyer, Ex-CEO and Whole Time Director, OCD Services Ltd.
Cmde. Srikant Kesnur, VSM, Ph.D., Director, Maritime Warfare Centre & OI/C, Naval History Project, Indian Navy.

Dr. (Mrs.) Malini V. Shankar, IAS (Retd.)- Vice-Chancellor delivers key address on World Maritime Day Celebrations 2021 hosted by IMU Kolkata, elucidating the evolution of Maritime and #Shipping Industry and steps taken by IMU to keep up with it. - [Sea and Coast].

Letter from President Navy Foundation Kolkata

03 September 2021

National Consultations on Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative


A virtual meeting on the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative was organized by MEA & ICWA.
The meeting was chaired by Ms.Riva Ganguly Das, Secy East, MEA.
Dr. (Mrs) Malini V Shankar, IAS (Retd), Vice Chancellor, IMU delivered a special address in the meeting.

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26 June 2021

Address by Mr. Sanjay Chandra, Executive Director, Fleet Management Ltd.


Mr. Sanjay Chandra, Executive Director interacted with IMU Kolkata campus students on "Reshaping Training to better match contemporary requirements onboard ships today" on 26th June 2021.

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25 June 2021

The International Seafarers Day


The Nautical Institute, London organized an online event on 25th June 2021 to mark the International Seafarers Day. The topic of discussion was "Fair future for seafarers". Dr. (Mrs) Malini V Shankar, IAS (Retd), Vice Chancellor, IMU was a panelist in the event.

21 June 2021

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA – 21st June 2021 – YOG SAMAY


The inclusion of yoga in one's life has become significant for the well-being of seafarers and young mariners, particularly in the wake of the prevailing pandemic.

IMU and AIMPA along with Maritime Fraternity Group organised a virtual event on 21st June 2021 to mark the occasion of International Yoga Day. Hon. Minister of Ports, shipping and waterways, Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya was the chief Guest. Vice-Chancellor, IMU, Dr. Malini V Shankar gave the opening remarks, and Hon. Minister dwelt on the importance of yoga in one's life.

The Yoga Abhyas was conducted by AMBIKA Yog Kutir, and the Heartfelt Meditation Session was led by Shri Sanjay Ji Bhatia (Up-Lokpal Maharashtra State and Ex-chairman of MBPT).

The event was attended by close to 500 participants.

21 - 22 April 2021

Maritime History of India : A Manthan


In tune with Maritime India Vision 2030, Indian Maritime University (IMU), in association with Maritime History Society (MHS), conducted two-days Online National Workshop on the theme "Maritime History of India: A Manthan" on April 21 and 22, 2021.

Inaugural Session by Dr.(Mrs.) Malini V Shankar, IAS(Retd.), Vice Chancellor, IMU, Prof. Dr. V.K. Kesavadev, Director(i/c), IMU Vishakapatnam Campus and Cmde. Odakkal Johnson, Director, Maritime History Society. Addressing an important collaboration between IMU and MHS. It is a stepping stone towards a 360-degree view of the maritime studies.

Vice Chancellor, IMU expressed a need to study regional records as maritime history was an inter disciplinary field. Also, the workshop to lead to ST courses and subjects and more intensive research on maritime domain, its heritage and archaeology for in-house and external participants.

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Day 2 Video

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2 March 2021

Maritime India Summit 2021


Dr. Malini V Shankar, IAS(Retd.), Vice Chancellor, IMU presented under the topic "Gaps in India Maritime Education, Training and Research and the Role of Indian Maritime University" on 02.03.2021 in Breakout session-I of Maritime India Summit 2021.

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1-3 February 2021

ASEAN-INDIA Hackathon 2021


Capt. Vinod Naveen, Associate Professor, IMU Kochi Campus has contributed as an Evaluator in the ASEAN-INDIA Hackathon, jointly organized by Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India and AICTE.

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22 January 2021

Seminar on "Overview of Trade, Shipping & Ports"


The East India Branch of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and the Indian Maritime University jointly organized a Seminar on “Overview of Trade, Shipping & Ports”. Lord Jeffrey Mountevans, FICS (Hons) President, ICS was the Chief Guest of the seminar and Dr. (Mrs) Malini V Shankar, IAS (Retd), Vice Chancellor, IMU was the Guest of Honor. Seminar was attended by the dignitaries and students of ICS & IMU.

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4 December 2020

Raising Maritime Consciousness – A Need for Concerted Approach
Vice Chancellor's Exclusive Column on Sea and Coast Magazine


Sea power is highly versatile and extensive. It can isolate and support wartime strategies and tactics on land. It could simply be a means to signal, in quite visible ways, a state’s political mood, will or preferences

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Institute of Marine Engineers (India) to establish an Endowment Chair position at IMU to advance the common objectives


Creation of the Chair Professor and Collaboration with IME(I) will usher in a new impetus of Academic and Research activities in School of Marine Engineering, IMU. Dr. Malini V Shankar, Vice Chancellor of Indian Maritime University chaired the deliberations with IMEI and the key outcome was the commitment by IMEI to support a Chair for Research in IMU.
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Company of Master Mariners (India) - CMMI mentors IMU cadets


The CMMI has stepped in to offer mentorship to Nautical cadets on one-to-one basis by professionals. This year 30 nautical cadets from various IMU campuses will be benefitted by this noble gesture of industry veterans. Dr. Malini V Shankar, Vice Chancellor of Indian Maritime University delivered the Keynote Address during the signing of the agreement.
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IMU and CII Institute of Logistics enters in to an MoU to collaborate.


The MoU signed in December 2020 will enable both the organizations to collaborate on courses, Industrial studies and joint projects in Logistics field. Dr. Malini V Shankar, Vice Chancellor of Indian Maritime University delivered the Keynote Address during the MoU signing between IMU and CII.
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27 November 2020

Future Skills Maritime Conference - Session on "Rethinking Maritime Education"


Name & Designation: Dr.(Mrs.) Malini V Shankar, IAS (Retd.), Vice Chancellor
Role: Keynote Speaker
Organized by: Future Skills Maritime
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