Keynote Address

Dr. Deepak Mishra (Assistant Professor, IMU Kolkata campus) represented Indian Maritime University in two

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

Dr. Malini V. Shankar, IAS (Retd), Vice-Chancellor, IMU Addressed the Trainees of CEMS at IMU-Vizag Old Campus

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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)

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.

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'.

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.

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

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.

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

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]

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Name & Designation: Dr.(Mrs.) Malini V Shankar, IAS (Retd.), Vice Chancellor