Sonowal To Inaugurate Maritime Simulation Centre at AMET Knowledge Park, Thenpattinam

Chennai:

Port Wings News Network:

As part of the enduring collaboration between A.P. Moller – Maersk, Denmark, and the Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET), Chennai, both joined hands and developed the Maritime Simulation Centre at the AMET Knowledge Park campus, Thenpattinam (approximately 90 km from Chennai on East Coast Road).

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, will be the chief guest of the ceremony and inaugurate the Centre on 26 September.  

It may be noted that A.P Moller Foundation donated $7,50,000 to establish Maritime Simulation Centre is a part of the International Industry and Research Collaboration with the AMET.

Shyam Jagannathan, IAS, Director General of Shipping, will be Guest of Honour for the event. Adding international significance, senior leaders from A.P. Moller – Maersk — Nynne Norman Scheuer (Senior Director, Head of Marine People & Culture), Capt. Karan Kochhar (Director, Head of Marine People Asia, Fleet Management & Technology), and Vivek Sharma (Head of Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs, India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka) — will also attend the event and address the gathering.

AMET, established in 1993 as India’s first Maritime University, has over three decades evolved into a Global Maritime Knowledge Hub. Accredited with NAAC ‘A’ Grade and ranked among the world’s top maritime universities, AMET educates more than 4,000 students in diverse maritime and allied disciplines. With over 27,000 alumni serving worldwide, including in senior leadership roles across global shipping companies, AMET continues to shape India’s maritime leadership.

In collaboration with A.P. Moller – Maersk, Denmark, AMET has built one of the longest-standing industry–academia partnerships in the maritime world, spanning more than 25 years. This partnership pioneered the “Admission with Appointment Order” model, providing students with assured career opportunities upon entry, and established India’s first Maersk Centre of Excellence at AMET Knowledge Park of AMET in Tenpattinam , Chengalpattu District.

This journey has been guided by the vision of Dr. J. Ramachandran, Founder & Chancellor of AMET, who has for over 32 years been a towering personality in Indian maritime education. From a modest beginning with 14 cadets, his pioneering vision transformed AMET into a globally recognised institution. At the inauguration, the Chancellor will preside over the function and deliver the Presidential Address, setting the tone for the programme. The Maritime Simulation Centre is the first of its kind in India, designed to bring together advanced simulation technology, global industry expertise, and academic excellence. It represents a milestone in global industry–academia collaboration, preparing the next generation of seafarers for leadership in international shipping.

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