DMET SAMVAAD Session XLVI — Shaping the Future of Global Ship Management : Skills and Mindset for the Next-Gen Marine Engineers🌍⚓
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The DMET SAMVAAD series continues its legacy of connecting maritime minds across generations, and Session XLVI promises to be one of its most insightful yet. This special edition, scheduled for Saturday, 12th October 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM IST, brings together some of the most influential names in the maritime industry to discuss the evolving landscape of global ship management.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85458211204?pwd=zZHl3DRsfECNPNJyTbNt6JF4U1ih6t.1
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This event is backed by the DMET Club, DMECA and the DMET-MERI Alumni (Singapore) Association, further strengthening the bond of the global DMET fraternity.
⚓ A Session with Visionary Leaders
The keynote speaker for the session will be Mr. Anubhav Garg (DMET Class of 1988–1992), Chief Operating Officer & Managing Director at NYK Shipmanagement, a global leader in ship management operations. With over three decades of experience — from sailing as Chief Engineer to leading one of the world’s most respected ship management firms — Mr. Garg will share his insights on how the next generation of marine engineers can prepare for the future.
The session will be inaugurated with a Welcome Note by Rear Admiral Amit Bose (Retd.), Campus Director of IMU Kolkata, whose words will set the tone for this forward-looking discussion. A Special Address by Mr. Sanjiv Mishra, President, DMET Singapore Alumni Association, will add a global perspective, bridging the connection between India’s maritime education legacy and the international shipping community.
🌐 Key Takeaways for Attendees
This interactive discussion will delve deep into the changing dynamics of ship management and the evolving skill sets required to thrive in a digitally driven maritime world.
Participants can look forward to gaining:
✅ Next-generation skills essential for marine engineers in ship management
✅ Leadership insights for transitioning from sea to shore roles
✅ Digital competencies for the age of smart ships and AI-based fleet operations
✅ Soft skills and mindset for leading multicultural maritime teams
✅ Strategic guidance from a COO who has witnessed — and shaped — the transformation of global shipping firsthand
👨✈ A Platform for Learning and Inspiration
The event will be hosted by Cadet Kush Rana (9671) and Cadet Isham Ahmed (9913) from the IMU Kolkata Campus, with a heartfelt Vote of Thanks by Cadet Deepanjan Chatterjee (9629).
The SAMVAAD platform has always served as a bridge between cadets and accomplished alumni, allowing young minds to learn directly from industry veterans who once walked the same corridors. Session XLVI continues this spirit — preparing cadets to think globally, act sustainably, and lead confidently.
💻 Join the Conversation
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85458211204?pwd=zZHl3DRsfECNPNJyTbNt6JF4U1ih6t.1
Meeting ID: 854 5821 1204
Passcode: DMET
This event is backed by the DMET Club, DMECA and the DMET-MERI Alumni (Singapore) Association, further strengthening the bond of the global DMET fraternity.
🚢 Be Part of the Change
For cadets, mariners, and maritime professionals alike, this is more than just a webinar — it’s an opportunity to understand where global ship management is heading and how to align one’s skills and mindset with the industry’s future demands.
Let’s come together to celebrate knowledge, mentorship, and the shared vision of building tomorrow’s maritime leaders.
