A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Sponsors — From the Cadets of DMET Kolkata

Tempest ’26 was not just an annual fest for us, it was an emotion, an experience, and a milestone in our cadet life. As students and future mariners, we often learn about teamwork, leadership, and coordination in classrooms and workshops, but Tempest ’26 allowed us to live those lessons in real time. None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of our sponsors, who believed in our vision and stood by us at every step.

On behalf of all the cadets of DMET Kolkata, we extend our deepest gratitude to DMET MERI Ex Cadets Association, our Title Sponsor, for being the strongest pillar behind Tempest ’26. Your constant guidance and faith in us reflect the true spirit of alumni support, inspiring us to carry forward the legacy of this great institution.

We sincerely thank UMMS for powering Tempest ’26 and Euroasia Ship Services for co-powering the fest. Your association gave our event the professional strength and credibility it deserved.

Our sports segment, Chakravyuh, echoed with energy and sportsmanship, made possible by the generous support of Anglo Eastern, NYK Shipmanagement, Sygnus Marine, True North, Valiance, and Wildn Adventures. Your support motivated cadets to compete with passion, discipline, and respect.

For Propulsion, our technical segment, we are deeply grateful to Valiance, Shipsmith, Ras Tek, and Yugen Infra. Your encouragement of innovation and technical thinking truly empowered young minds to think beyond textbooks.

Cacophony, the cultural heart of Tempest ’26, shined brighter thanks to Lakme Academy, whose backstage efforts added elegance and confidence to our performers. We also sincerely thank our media partners Seastella Maritime Media and The Marine Times for capturing and showcasing the spirit of Tempest so beautifully.

Our alumni associations continue to be a guiding light for us, constantly motivating and supporting cadets at every step of our journey. We extend our heartfelt thanks to AECDMET, DMET MERI Ex Cadets Association, DMET MERI Alumni Association Hong Kong, DMET CLUB, DMET MERI Alumni Association Singapore, DMET MERI Alumni Association UAE, and DMICA for consistently supporting cadet initiatives, sharing their experience, and nurturing our professional and personal growth. Their encouragement bridges the gap between generations of mariners and reminds us that we are part of a strong and ever-supportive fraternity.

A special mention to Too Yumm for keeping the energy levels high throughout the fest small details

like these made a big difference to the cadet experience.

To every sponsor who supported Tempest ’26: thank you for believing in us, for investing in cadets, and for being a part of memories we will cherish for a lifetime. As cadets and future officers of the maritime industry, we carry your support with pride and promise to uphold the values you represent.

With Sincere Thanks to All Our Sponsors and Supporters

• DMET MERI Ex Cadets Association

• UMMS

• Euroasia Ship Services

• Anglo Eastern (Associate Sponsor)

• Valiance

• NYK Shipmanagement

• Sygnus Marine

• True North

• Wildn Adventures

• Shipsmith

• Ras Tek

• Yugen Infra

• Lakme Academy

• Seastella Maritime Media

• The Marine Times

• Too Yumm

• DMET MERI Alumni Association Hong Kong

• DMET MERI Alumni Association Singapore

• DMET MERI Alumni Association UAE

• DMICA

• DMET CLUB

• AECDMET

Thank you for standing with us, believing in us, and empowering cadets to dream bigger.

With gratitude and respect,

— The Cadets of DMET Kolkata