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Join DMET SAMVAAD Session 43: "Mariner to CEO – Taking the First Step" on August 2, 2025. Discover how mariners can transition to shore-based leadership roles in commercial shipping, operations, technical management, and maritime law. Gain practical career insights from industry experts Jagmeet Makkar and Capt. Pankaj Kapoor. Reserve your spot for this 90-minute, career-defining webinar and advance your maritime journey!

Prashant Gyan Sir began where many cadets find themselves today: ranking 3200, unsure, and thrust into marine engineering by circumstances, not choice. Like many, he confessed, “We were all in the same boat—literally confused about our futures.” But those four years at DMET became a crucible, forging exceptional problem-solving skills and adaptability—skills that would underpin his future enterprises.

"As future marine engineers, we’re trained to operate complex systems and navigate vast oceans — but what about navigating ideas, risks,...

"We spend years learning to navigate the seas, but many of us never learn to navigate our finances. The ocean may be unpredictable, but...

Date:  Sunday, April 13, 2025 Time:  2:30 PM – 5:00 PM Venue:  Star Cinema Grill Richmond/Katy, 22125 FM 1093, Richmond, Houston, TX...

In one of the most insightful sessions hosted under the Samvaad series, DMETian Om Prakash, a seasoned shipping professional, delivered a thought-provoking talk that bridged decades of maritime wisdom with the aspirations of today’s cadets. His address was more than a lecture—it was a journey through the evolving landscape of global shipping, with a heartfelt call to action for young marine engineers of DMET. Session Recording Back to the Alma Mater: A Sentimental Beginning M

It was the kind of crisp December morning in 2018 that made you tuck your hands deep into your pockets, the Kolkata air tinged with...

We are pleased to recall that an award was previously announced in honor of Mr. B. N. Das for excellence. Contributions were invited for...

A Historic First for DMET Samvaad The 38th session of DMET-संवाद  marked a groundbreaking moment as it hosted its first-ever offline event  on Tuesday, 22nd October 2024 , at the MERI Auditorium, Kolkata . The event brought together distinguished alumni, faculty, and cadets for an insightful discussion on India’s maritime legacy  and the revolutionary Stitched Ship Project , led by keynote speaker Mr. Sanjeev Sanyal . With a focus on ancient Indian shipbuilding techniques , t

A Landmark Session in Maritime Discourse The maritime industry is a complex ecosystem where efficiency, compliance, and profitability...

Session Topic: "The Stitched Ship Project: Revisiting Our Ancient Maritime Past" Mark your calendars for Wednesday, 23rd October 2023 at...

The Indian Maritime University (IMU) has recently signed a monumental Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RK Mehrotra Holding Pvt....

The session, led by Mr. Vinay Gupta, Managing Director of Union Marine Management Services, focused on the importance of balancing...

We are thrilled to announce the 36th session of DMET SAMVAAD, featuring Mr. Vinay Gupta, Managing Director of Union Marine Management...

Sanjay Dixit (Dmet Roll Number 2405) is a distinguished DMET alumnus whose journey spans across the high seas, civil services, and the...

Report by Cadet Ankur Anand, Cadet Aryaan Patra and Cadet Sreya V Pillai The MERI Mentorship Programme INTRODUCTION The Mentorship...

What is an Analytical Mind? According to the Cambridge Dictionary, "analysis" means “the process of studying or examining something in an...

Keynote Speaker Mr. Atul Ojha (Roll number - 3469, DMET Class of 1983-1987), Technical and Operations Senior Director at Bernhard...