Charting New Waters: DMET Samvaad’s Upcoming Session on Maritime Startups
- DMET-संवाद Team
- Jul 10
- 2 min read
"As future marine engineers, we’re trained to operate complex systems and navigate vast oceans — but what about navigating ideas, risks, and opportunities that could shape the future of our industry?"
While our curriculum prepares us for operational excellence, the evolving maritime world demands more adaptability, innovation, and entrepreneurial vision. The upcoming 42nd session of DMET Samvaad seeks to explore this very shift, by delving into the world of maritime startups and the bold minds behind them.
The Startup Wave in Shipping
India's maritime sector is ripe for transformation. In a space traditionally dominated by legacy operations, a new wave of maritime entrepreneurs is emerging and at the forefront is Shri Prashant Gyan sir (Roll no. - 5298, DMET class of 1999-2003), CEO and Co-founder of ShipSmith Group Services Pvt. Ltd.
ShipSmith Group is not just another ship repair company. Under Mr.Gyan's leadership, it has grown into a globally recognized venture operating across eight international offices, having serviced 80+ vessels in over 60 destinations, and setting new benchmarks in service delivery, quality, and client trust.
About Our Speaker: Shri Prashant Gyan Sir
Mr. Gyan brings with him over 18 years of entrepreneurial experience, including a background in cloud-based IT ventures before co-founding ShipSmith Group.
His unique blend of technical understanding and business acumen has helped ShipSmith Group evolve into one of India’s most dynamic maritime startups.
In this session, he will share ShipSmith Group’s founding vision, early challenges, and the strategies behind scaling to serve most major ports between China and Europe. His journey offers valuable insights into bridging technical education with entrepreneurial ambition, something especially relevant for cadets preparing to enter an industry that is increasingly innovation-driven.
Why This Matters
Aspiring engineers and maritime professionals often focus on the technical dimensions of shipping; but understanding its entrepreneurial ecosystem is just as critical. This session will explore:
How to identify service gaps in the maritime sector
What it takes to build credibility and scale globally
The mindset needed to innovate within a legacy-driven industry
And how Indian maritime professionals can lead the next wave of global service excellence
Aspiring entrepreneurs, engineers, and cadets will gain a rare, firsthand perspective into what it takes to build and thrive in the evolving ecosystem of maritime startups.
Join Us
📅 Date: July 12th, 2025, Saturday
🕒 Time: 11:00 A.M. IST
🎙️ Speaker: Shri Prashant Gyan Sir (Roll no. 5298, DMET class of 1999-2003)
📌 Topic: Building Maritime Startups in India: From Concept to Global Footprint
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 846 0339 9451
Passcode: DMET
Beyond the Engine Room
The session of DMET Samvaad is more than a lecture; it's a conversation about potential, resilience, and innovation. As cadets prepare to enter a rapidly evolving maritime world, this session will serve as a compass pointing toward a future where marine engineers can not only operate ships but shape industries.
We invite you to be a part of this exciting dialogue to listen, to question, and to imagine what it means to lead.
