On the occasion of the 61st National Maritime Day (5th April 2024), the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) awarded the Sagar Samman Awards acknowledging exemplary contributions within the maritime sector.
- The award was presented during the event organised by the National Maritime Day Celebrations (NMDC) Central Committee at Yashwantrao Chavan Centre in Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- The observance of National Maritime Day 2024 was centred around the theme “Sustainable Shipping: Opportunities and Challenges”.
Winners of Sagar Samman Awards:
| Category | Winner | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Sagar Samman Varun Award | Dhirendra Kumar Sanyal | Highest honour for outstanding and sustained contributions to the Indian maritime sector |
| Sagar Samman Award for Excellence | Captain Kamal Kant Choudhary | Recognises consistently excellent contributions to the maritime sector |
| Sagar Samman Award for Gallantry | Captain Subir Saha and Captain OM Dutta | Honours acts of gallantry by Indian Seafarers, encouraging emulation of their exemplary conduct. |
NMDC Central Committee Awards (NMDC Awards):
The NMDC Awards for Outstanding Maritime Training Institutes and Recognitions were also announced during the event.
The award recognises institutions and employers for their exceptional contributions to the maritime industry
Winners of NMDC Awards:
i.Recognition of Outstanding Indian Employers of Seafarers:
Winner: The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI)
ii.Recognition for Outstanding Maritime Training Institutes:
| Rank | Winner |
|---|---|
| Pre-sea training institutes conducting courses for Officer Cadets (Nautical & Engineering) | |
| 1 | Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy (AEMA), Karjat, Maharashtra |
| 2 | Tolani Maritime Institute, Talegaon, Pune, Maharashtra |
| 3 | The Great Eastern Institutes of Marine Studies, Lonavala, Maharashtra |
| Post-sea training institutes conducting Competency Courses | |
| 1 | Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training, Tidal Park, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| 2 | Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training, Kilpauk, Chennai, TN |
| 3 | FOSMA Maritime Institute And Research Organisations, Kolkata, West Bengal |
iii.Recognition of Outstanding Foreign Employers of Indian Seafarers:
| Rank | Winner |
|---|---|
| Shipboard berth between 501 to 1000 Gross tonnage (GT) | |
| 1 | BW Maritime Pvt Ltd. |
| 2 | Suntech Crew Management Pvt. Ltd |
| Shipboard berth above 1000 GT | |
| 1 | Synergy Maritime Pvt Ltd |
| 2 | Anglo Eastern Ship Management Pvt Ltd |
| 3 | MSC Crewing Services Private Limited |
Key People:
Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, AVSM, NM, Chief of Staff, Western Naval Command, Indian Navy, Shyam Jagannathan, Director General of Shipping & Chairman, NMDC (Central) Committee, Dr. Raut Pandurang, Deputy Director General of Shipping and Member Secretary, NMCDC (Central) Committee delivered the vote of thanks. were present during the event.
About National Maritime Day:
National Maritime Day is annually observed across India on 5th April to commemorate the maiden voyage of the first Indian-owned vessel “S S Loyalty” from Mumbai to London in 1919.
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