KEYNOTE ADDRESS
05 OCTOBER 2023
Dr. Sheeja Janardhanan Associate Professor and Head of Department for Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering IMU Visakhapatanam Campus in a Panel discussion with other eminent dignitaries of the Maritime Industry.

04 OCTOBER 2023
Vice Chancellor of IMU Dr. Malini V Shankar delivering the Special Address at the 13th edition of INMEX SMM India, the largest maritime event in South Asia on 4th October 2023.

21 - 25 SEPTEMBER 2023
Mr. K. Saravanan, Registrar attended & spoke at the International Maritime Education Conference held at Dalian Maritime University

The Registrar, Mr. K. Saravanan, attended the International Maritime Education Conference held at Dalian Maritime University between 21st and 25th September, 2023, in Dalian, China, and spoke on the topic: Chances and Challenges of New Technology to Maritime Education in Asia and the Pacific Area: An Indian Perspective.
He emphasised the learning of holistic and Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary education, thrust in innovation and entrepreneurship at Higher Education levels.
He emphasised further the imperative to stay relevant under the new age of IR 4.0, global environmental concerns, and the dialogue shift towards the blue economy.
He elaborated on a few key elements of Maritime Education Training (MET) from the Indian perspective that IMU intends to bring changes to. IMU, the largest Maritime University in India, envisages elevating the tenor of MET to relevant applied research while maintaining the philosophy of competence in both sea and shore careers.


31 JULY 2023
Dr. Jayan P A, Faculty, IMU Kochi Campus has secured the Second Position in "Essay Competition" organized by School of Integrated Coastal and Maritime Security Studies at Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat.

Congratulations to Dr. Jayan P A Faculty IMU Kochi Campus has secured the Second Position in "Essay Competition - Marine Environment Pollution, Climate Change, Sea Level Rise and UNCLOS" organized by School of Integrated Coastal and Maritime Security Studies at Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat.
The event was held on 31st March 2023 and the results were declared on 28th June 2023.


21 JULY 2023
Vice Chancellor of Gatishakti University Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Chaoudhary visited IMU

Vice Chancellor of Gatishakti University Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Chaoudhary visited IMU on 21st July 2023. Pro VC IMU, Dr. Rojoo Balaji, Registrar IMU, Mr. K. Saravanan and Controller of Examinations, Cmde. Kishore Dattatraya Joshi (Retd.) had fruitful discussions on collaboration between the two Universities.


03 - 07 JULY 2023
ACEX 2023

Dr. Sheeja Janardhanan was the organizer of special session (SS)11 on "Advanced Scientific Visualization for Multidisciplinary Engineering" during the 16th International Conference on Advanced Computational Engineering and Experimenting (ACEX) held during 3-7 July 2023 in Crete, Greece.
She was the keynote speaker of the session and also a member of the scientific committee of the conference since 2017.
She played the role of Opening Speaker of SS11 during ACEX 2023 edition. The title of her talk was "Numerical Modelling and Simulation in Ship Hydrodynamics".


07 JULY 2023
Prof. K.N. Rao, Ph.D, Dean for School of Business, Science and Humanities of the State University of New York Maritime College (SUNYMC) visits IMU

IMU Pro Vice Chancellor, Dr. Rajoo Balaji in discussion with Prof. K.N. Rao for possibilities for faculty and student exchange programmes, educational and research collaboration.


05 JULY 2023
Dr. Rajoo Balaji appointed as Pro Vice Chancellor at Indian Maritime University

Dr. Rajoo Balaji has been appointed as Pro Vice Chancellor at Indian Maritime University. Dr. Balaji, DMET 76-80 batch, Chief Engineer, gradually turned to academics with a Masters in Maritime Management and a Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering/Maritime Technology (UTM, Malaysia) with a modest collection of indexed / cited publications to his credit.
He has also been an Editor of the magazine 'Marine Engineers' Review read across the maritime industry.


29 JUNE 2023
International Chamber of Shipping Seafarer 2050 Conference

The International Chamber of Shipping Seafarer 2050 Conference was held on 29.06.2023. Important personalities were part of this conference including Dr. Cleopatra, Madam Nancy, Emanuele Gremaldi (Chairman ICS). The Conference was inaugurated by Marcos Jr., President of Philippines. The Conference was Globally represented by Ship ownees, Ship managers & various other stakeholders discussing on skills required by seafarers by 2050.


27 JUNE 2023
Lecture on Blockchain & it's Application in Maritime Industry

Lecture on Block chain & it's application in Maritime industry was delivered by Capt. Vinod Naveen, Associate Professor, IMU Kochi Campus at Batangas State University on 27th June as part of MOU between IMU & BatSe. The lecture was attended by Faculty & students of various Engineering Programs.


27 JUNE 2023
Webinar between Indian Maritime University and Batangas State University

First joint webinar between Indian Maritime University and Batangas State University, Philippines on "Marine Biodiversity" held on 27 June 2023.


18 JUNE 2023
41st Meeting of the Board of Governors of WMU

H.E. Kitack Lim, WMU Chancellor and Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization in meeting with the Vice Chancellor, IMU during the 41st Meeting of the Board of Governors of WMU.


08 JUNE 2023
Chairman, Visakhapatnam Port Authority visit to IMU Visakhapatnam Campus

Chairman of Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) Dr. M. Angamuthu, IAS, visited Vangali and Gandhigram premises of IMU Visakhapatnam Campus on 08.06.2023. During his visit, the possible collaboration of IMU and VPA were discussed.


08 JUNE 2023
Maritime Security talk organized by the Australian High Commission

Australian High Commission organised "Maritime Security" talk over breakfast. Vice Chancellor, IMU felicitating the Australian High Commissioner to India, His Excellency, the Honourable Barry O’Farrell AO.


06 JUNE 2023
Research Excellence Award-2023

Mr. Chandran Subramani, Workshop Instructor, IMU Chennai Campus received the “Research Excellence Award-2023" from the Institute of scholars (InSc) Bangalore, for his paper on “Emerging Strategies for skill development and standardisation of ISO3834 standard weld quality management (WQM) Approach”, which has now been published in the Universe International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (UIJIR-India) VOLUME 3 & ISSUE - 9 FEBRUARY 2023


02 JUNE 2023
Member Champion: Captain Vinod Naveen, AFNI

Capt. Vinod Naveen, Associate Professor, IMU Kochi Campus was thanked by the Nautical Institute for his role in encouraging large numbers of young maritime professionals in India to join The Nautical Institute.


02 JUNE 2023
Indian Maritime University signed MoU with Indian Navy

The MoU between the Indian Navy and the Indian Maritime University was signed by the Vice Chancellor and the Chief of Materiel of the Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (Navy) on 02 June 2023 at New Delhi.


30 MAY 2023
Indian Maritime University held a press meet on 30th May 2023 highlighting the achievements of IMU under the able guidance of the Government of India

30 MAY 2023
Shri. P.K. Roy, Director (PPP) & Shri Gaurav Sharma (ASO), MoPSW - Visit to IMU Visakhapatnam Campus

Officials from MoPSW visited IMU Visakhapatnam Campus on 30.05.2023 for an Inspection pertaining to Swatchhta Mission.


25 MAY 2023
ShipTek India 2023

ShipTek International Conference and Awards 2023, India chapter was conducted on 25th May 2023 at Grand Hyatt Kochi. It was the 18th Edition of the ShipTek International Maritime Awards focusing on 'The Marine Offshore Oil and Gas'.
Dr Deepak Mishra of Indian Maritime University, Kolkata Campus, was one of the eminent speakers at the event. He gave a presentation on the 'Application of HVDC Cables in Decarbonisation'.


25 MAY 2023
Indian Maritime University becomes a member of UArctic


24 MAY 2023
Indian Navy signs MoU with IMU Visakhapatnam Campus for INSTEP

Indian Navy (IN), represented by Cmde. Arun Pratap Golaya, Officer In-charge, Technology Development Acceleration Cell (TDAC), New Delhi and Indian Maritime University Visakhapatnam Campus (IMU-VC), represented by Prof. Kesavadev, V.K., Campus Director(i/c) entered into a MoU in order to advance a culture of innovation, indigenisation, and research into IN's cutting-edge technologies, such as warship technology, underwater weaponry, and sensors. IMU Visakhapatnam is valued as a knowledge partner by IN for its distinguished Indian Naval Students' Technical Engagement Programme (INSTEP).


20 MAY 2023
Director, DMS, DRDO addresses Students of SNAOE at IMU Visakhapatnam

Dr. Manu Korulla, Director, Directorate of Management Services, DRDO, formerly Scientist G and Director Technology, NSTL, DRDO interacted with the students of SNAOE on 20th May 2023. He deliberated on the qualities of a Naval Architect in the true spirit. His address was followed by thought provoking interactions with students.
Dr. Korulla was accompanied by Dr. Bharadwaja Srinivasa Ayyangar. Scientist F, NSTL, DRDO and Shri. Ali Sagar Calcuttawala, Co-founder. Saif Seas.
An eminent DRDO scientist, a distinguished panel member of the Naval Research Board and a fine Naval Architect, Dr. Ayyangar encouraged the students to become members in the Institution of Naval Architects (INA), visakhapatnam Chapter. He also brought to light the benefits of INA membership.
Shri. Ali Sagar Calcuttawala is well known for his self propelled vessel models. He demonstrated the working of a self-propelled trimaran life buoy model to the students.


19 MAY 2023
Maritime Talk Series - Lecture on Maritime Cyber Security by Professor Kevin Jones, Executive Dean, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Plymouth, United Kingdom

A talk was organized about Maritime Cyber Security for all the students' company of the University.
All campuses were connected online and there was enthusiastic participation from Students, Faculty and Staff.
Our Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Controller of Examinations, Dean, Campus Directors and Officials attended the lecture talk.
Further to the Lecture, talks were held for exploring possible collaborations.


18 MAY 2023
Felicitation of Honourable Vice Chancellor IMU Dr Malini V Shankar on International Day for Women in Maritime 2023

Felicitation of Honourable Vice Chancellor IMU Dr. Malini V Shankar, on International Day for Women in Maritime - 18th May 2023 at Maritime Training Institute (SCI), Mumbai by Shri Shripad Naik, Honourable Minister of State for Ports, Shipping, Waterways & Tourism, Govt. of India.
The Award was received by Cmde (Dr.) Vivek Chawla, Director IMU MPC in her absence.


17 MAY 2023
IMU Visakhaptnam on All India Radio

Dr. Bhanu Prakash, Associate Professor and HoD (i/c), SMM and Dr. Sheeja Janardhanan, Associate Professor and HoD, SNAOE appeared for an interview at All India Radio (Akashwani) at Visakhapatnam station on 17th May 2023.
The interview was broadcasted at 4:45 pm and 5:15 pm on the same day by AIR Rainbow FM and AIR main station respectively.
The interview covered all the details of admission process and placement opportunities concerned with various programmes of SMM and SNAOE at IMU Visakhapatnam.


13 MAY 2023
IMU Visakhapatnam signs MoU with Dredging Corporation of India (DCI)

IMU Visakhapatnam signed a MoU for mutual collaboration with Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) on 13th May 2023 represented by Prof. K.M. Sivakholundu, Dean (Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering), IMU Visakhapatnam and Capt. S. Divakar, MD and CEO (A/C), Dredging Corporation of India, Visakhapatnam.


13 MAY 2023
Indian Maritime University - Visakhapatnam Campus held a press meet on 13th May 2023 explaining the details regarding the programmes offered by IMU Visakhapatnam Campus

11 & 12 MAY 2023
IMU Vice Chancellor's visit at the India Ports Conference at Nehru Centre, Mumbai on May 11 & 12, 2023.

10 MAY 2023
Indian Maritime University held a press meet on 10th May 2023 to announce and create awareness about the admission process of IMU and also shared information regarding the programmes offered by IMU

08 MAY 2023
Vice Chancellor, IMU calling on Rear Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Superintendent of Naval Dockyard, Vizag

04 MAY 2023
Cmde. K.D. Joshi, Controller of Examinations, IMU addressing the Press at Vidarbha regarding admissions for Academic Year 2023 and Career opportunities at IMU

24 APR 2023
Review of IMU by Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon'ble Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, after the NTCPCW (IIT-M) Inauguration function in Chennai on 24.04.2023

21 APR 2023
Signing of MoU between Indian Maritime University & BW Global United LPG India and IMU & MARTRADE

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between IMU and BW Global United LPG India was signed today, for providing scholarships to 50 deserving girl cadets of IMU.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between IMU and MARTRADE for KRA Narasiah Mery Awards to the best Engine and Deck Cadet of IMU.


19 APR 2023
6th Annual Higher Education Conference hosted by Business World - Vice Chancellor and IMU students interact during the conference

17 APR 2023
Vice Chancellor IMU addressing the Press at Nagpur regarding admissions for Academic Year 2023 and Career opportunities at IMU

27 MAR 2023
Meeting with officials of British High Commission for potential collaborations between India and UK business/ organisations

The British Deputy High Commission, Chennai under the head of Mr.Sujith Thomas, Department for International Trade along with Mr.Muhammad Abdulla, Deputy Head for Maritime Exports and Mr.Jeetej Jandu, India Business Specialist for the UK Governments’ Department for Business and Trade, the Maritime sector visited IMU, HQ and met Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, for potential collaborations between India and UK business/organisations. Capt.Raghuraman Kesavan, Director, GU Crude Carriers was also present during the meeting.


17 MAR 2023
G20 University Connect - IMU and NIAS Deliberate Maritime Verticals for G20

Indian Maritime University (IMU) and National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) came together in Chennai on 17 March 2023 for a panel discussion under 'One World, One Ocean' as a part of the G20 University connect initiatives.


01 MAR 2023
Inaugural Function of Women's Day Celebrations 2023 at Controller of Defence Accounts, Chennai

Inaugural session of the weeklong International Women's Day celeberations at Controller of Defence Accounts (CDA), Chennai was organised with the Chief Guest Dr. Malini V. Shankar, Vice Chancellor, Indian Maritime University, Chennai in presence of Shri T. Jayaseelan, IDAS, Controller of Defence Accounts, Chennai.


28 FEB 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Yogamala.H.L Assistant Professor, IMU Kochi Campus for being Pre-selected as the National Legal Consultant for India under the IMO’ GloLitter Partnerships Project

Dr. Yogamala.H.L Assistant Professor, IMU Kochi Campus has been Pre-selected as the National Legal Consultant for India under the IMO’ GloLitter Partnerships Project with 30 other International Strategic Partners.
The GloLitter Partnerships Project (GloLitter) is implemented by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), with initial funding from the Government of Norway via the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad). GloLitter is supporting 30 developing countries in reducing sea-based marine plastic litter (SBMPL) from the maritime transport and fisheries sectors, to reverse the negative environmental impacts of plastic discard and loss. The project strengthens government and port management institutional capacities in addressing marine plastic litter issues (MPL) and supports legal, policy and institutional reforms at the country level. The objective of GloLitter is therefore directed towards a sustainable implementation of the international regulatory framework and best practice for significant reduction of SBMPL in the shipping and fisheries sectors.

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27 FEB 2023
Signing of MoU between Indian Maritime University and IIT (Madras)

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between IMU and IIT-M was signed today, in the presence of Dr. Malini V Shankar, I.A.S. (Retd.), Vice Chancellor, IMU & Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT-M as a cooperative agreement between the two institutions in areas of Maritime India Vision 2030, Faculty and Student exchange Programmes, joint Research activities along with collaboration in various other Academic activities.


24 FEB 2023
IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society - Outstanding Reviewer 2022

Dr. Deepak Mishra, Assistant Professor, IMU Kolkata Campus was selected as Outstanding Reviewer for the year 2022 by the IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement (TIM) Society.
Congratulations to Dr. Deepak Mishra for his achievement.

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24 FEB 2023
Maritime Indoor Sports League(MISL)

Capt. Yogesh C. Shah, Associate Professor, School of Nautical Studies, IMU Navi Mumbai Campus won Gold Medal in the Table Tennis - above 45 years age category, in the Maritime Indoor Sports League (MISL) conducted by the Offing group on 11.02.2023.
Congratulations to Capt. Yogesh C. Shah for his achievement.

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11 FEB 2023
Lecture on 'Surface Ship Maneuvering and the Role of Numerical Towing Tanks' by Dr. Sheeja Janardhanan, Associate Professor and Head, School of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Indian Maritime University, Visakhapatnam campus

Dr. Sheeja Janardhanan, Associate Professor and Head, School of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Indian Maritime University, Visakhapatnam campus delivered a lecture on “Surface Ship Maneuvering and the Role of Numerical Towing Tanks” as part of technical lectures conducted by Institution of Naval Architects (INA) Delhi Chapter at the Naval Construction Wing (NCW), IIT Delhi on 11th Feb 2023.
During the lecture she deliberated on the theory of ship maneuvering and the significance of hydrodynamic derivatives in the trajectory predictions of ships. She also bought in the need for simulations using the numerical towing tank to compliment the model testing using conventional towing tanks as a measure to ensure sound maneuverability in the early stages of ship design.
The session was attended by the officers of Indian Navy viz. Rear Admiral Nirmal Menon, Rear Admiral IB Uthaiya, Rear Admiral Mukul Kapoor, Rear Admiral Bimal Kumar, Cmdre Sujith Bakshi, Cmdre R.K. Bhatia (retd.), Capt. Manoj Kumar, Capt. Sunit Mehrotra, Capt. Amit Punia, Cdr. Shashank Shankar, Cdr. Vikram Singh, Cdr. Pankaj Grover and also officers and under trainees of NCW.


04 FEB 2023
Guest Lecture on 'World Maritime History with Special Reference to India' by Shri. K.R.A.Narasiah, Marine Engineer & Writer

School of Marine Engineering and Technology, Indian Maritime University, Chennai campus organised a guest lecture on World Maritime History with Special Reference to India at IMU HQ Auditorium. Shri. K.R.A.Narasiah, Marine Engineer & Writer delivered the Keynote address.


27 JAN 2023
Knowledge Workshop on Prospects in Deep Sea Mining

National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) in association with FICCI had organized a Knowledge Workshop on Prospects in Deep Sea Mining.

Dr. Malini V Shankar, Vice Chancellor, IMU delivered an address on the theme "Enabling of DSM as a Sunrise Industry - Policy Making".


16 JAN 2023
National Startup Day 2023 - Lecture by Capt. Nikunj Parashar

Indian Maritime University, Navi Mumbai Campus celebrated the National Startup Day 2023 on 16th January 2023. Capt. Nikunj Parashar, Founder, Sagar Defence and Oceanos B.V. was the Chief Guest for the event and interacted with the cadets.




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