As part of the India Maritime Week 2025 celebrations, IMU Kochi Campus hosted a thought-provoking Industry–Academia Interaction in collaboration with the Cochin Port Authority on 14th October 2025. Venue: IMU Kochi Campus Auditorium Key Highlights: Welcome Address: Dr. M Rajeswari, HoD, SMM, Opening Remarks: RAdm. S. N. Alamanda (Retd.), Director, IMU Kochi, Keynote: Shri B. Kasiviswanathan, IRSME, Chairman, Cochin Port Authority, Special guests: Shri Satish Honnakkatte (Deputy Chairperson) & Capt. Himanshu Shekhar (Traffic Manager) The session offered deep insights into the realities of port operations, logistics, and maritime management, bridging the gap between academia and industry. The event concluded with an interactive Q&A, showcasing the curiosity and enthusiasm of IMU Kochi’s future maritime professionals.