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Detailed Understandings from DGS (Engg.) Circular No. 32 of 2025: Biofuel Bunkering Guidelines (India)
1. The Big Picture Why issued? India is formalising the safe, auditable uptake of biofuels in its ports. Until now, bunkering biofuels...
Team MarineX
Sep 73 min read


Marine Sports Association: Shaping Cadets Beyond the Engine Room
. A career at sea will test not only one’s competence but also one’s endurance and emotional strength. Storms, extended voyages, and demanding shifts require the ability to stay composed under stress.
DMET Cadets
Sep 64 min read


An Appeal to My Fellow DMETians – Let’s Reunite at the DMECA Meet 2025
This year, the event is scheduled at just the right time for me, as my sign-off was supposed to be on 31st August 2025. Unfortunately, my relief has been delayed and my new expected date of sign-off is around 2nd or 3rd October 2025. Yet, I remain hopeful to attend because my superintendent himself is a DMETian and also a close friend of the organisers.
DMET Cadets
Sep 33 min read


Invitation to the 25th AGM of DMECA
Dear Fellow Ex-Cadets, On behalf of the Executive Committee of the DMET-MERI Ex-Cadets’ Association (DMECA), it gives me great pleasure...
Mudit Mehrotra
Sep 12 min read


Navigating Hazards, Building Futures with Ravi Sharma
A Candid Conversation with Ravi Sharma (Founder & CEO, SOS India Pvt. Ltd.) — from Hanumangarh to Green Ship Recycling Podcast host:...
Prateek Khanna
Sep 16 min read


From Cabinet Meetings to the Seafarer’s Desk: How Geopolitics Shapes Our Seas
From Cabinet Meetings to the Seafarer’s Desk: How Geopolitics Shapes Our Seas “Sea Power Is The Key to World Power.” ~ Alfred Thayer...
DMET Cadets
Aug 304 min read


DMET SAMVAAD Session 44: Smart and Sustainable Shipping – How Digitalization Is Powering the Green Transition
Join the Future of Maritime Technology and Environmental Excellence 🚨 DMET SAMVAAD Session 44 – Smart and Sustainable Shipping 🌱⚓ How...
DMET Cadets
Aug 273 min read


Yugen Radio: A Conversation with DMETian Cdr. Gaurav Agarwal (Retd.) & Sheeshram Yadav
🎙 Yugen Radio Podcast | Powered by Yugen Infra & DMET Club | Hosted by Prateek Khanna Introduction Welcome to another episode of Yugen...
Prateek Khanna
Aug 255 min read


We Failed Him: A Tribute to My Teacher, Dr. Pravin Jha
I write this today with tears in my eyes and an ache in my chest that words can never fully carry. My life, whatever I have achieved,...
Prateek Khanna
Aug 244 min read


DMET: Cradle of Maritime Leaders
For 76 years, the Directorate of Marine Engineering Training (DMET) has been the cradle of India’s maritime leadership.
DMET Cadets
Aug 225 min read


A Letter from Someone Who Walked the Same Corridors 55 Years Ago
DMET holds a unique renown in the maritime world, built solely on the achievements of its alumni. Within a decade of passing out, many have held prominent positions: Chief Engineers at the heart of shipping companies, surveyors in classification societies, global business heads, shipowners, consultants to top companies and advisers to the IMO.
DMET Cadets
Aug 223 min read


From Technical Roots to Leadership Routes: The Journey of DMETian Vinay Gupta
MarineX Radio | Powered by DMECA & Yugen Infra | Brought to you by DMET Club This blog is special to me. It was recorded in April during...
Prateek Khanna
Aug 185 min read


15th August at DMET: A Morning Painted in Patriotism
Experience the vibrant 15th August celebrations at IMU Kolkata (erstwhile DMET), featuring flag hoisting, disciplined parades, soulful cultural performances, and a campus alive with patriotism and pride.
DMET Cadets
Aug 144 min read


Yugen Golf City – An Independence Day Gift for Our DMET Family
Independence Day is more than a date on the calendar — it’s a celebration of freedom, legacy, and the courage to dream bigger for the...
Prateek Khanna
Aug 145 min read


The Lost Art of Questioning – Reflections from DMET and 15 Years in Education
DISCLAIMER: DMET IS STILL AND WOULD ALWAYS BE THE BEST MARINE ENGINEERING COLLEGE IN THE WORLD. I did my marine engineering from DMET —...
Prateek Khanna
Aug 135 min read


Underwater Archaeology: Discovering Sunken Cities and Shipwrecks
This blog explores the evolution of underwater archaeology, highlights iconic discoveries, and examines how modern methods safeguard our submerged heritage.
DMET Cadets
Aug 135 min read


History and Laws of Cricket: Cricket Through the Centuries – And in the Heart of a Bulk Carrier
Cricket has a long, winding history. While it’s not necessary for every player or fan to know all the details, I believe understanding...
Prateek Khanna
Aug 134 min read


The Challenge of Cricket – A Personal Reflection
I count myself incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with one of the world’s greatest cricket coaches of all time...
Prateek Khanna
Aug 114 min read


Maritime Psychology: Understanding and Addressing Aggression Tendencies in Seafarers
While I have not sailed much myself, my life and work have been deeply intertwined with the maritime world. Through my years of...
Prateek Khanna
Aug 115 min read


Chakravyuh: Confluence of Sportsmanship and Professionalism
The sports wing of Tempest, consisting of 10 different sports tournaments, is the symbol for physical excellence and sportsmanship which tests not just the strength, but also the spirit of every participant. It starts almost a week before Tempest and just only on the MERI sports ground 4 different sports tournaments are organized.
DMET Cadets
Aug 85 min read
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