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Source: www.sagarsandesh.com Demand for well trained Maritime professionals is growing; especially for the technically skilled manpower, we are planning to launch new courses on ship building and electro-technical area soon, Mrs. Usha Srinivas,  chairperson of Sri Chakra Maritime College,   observed. Outlining  the college’s terrific track record of seven times consecutive cent percent result, which is unprecedented , she spoke on  future plans to take the institute to new level , which will be making Sri Chakra Maritime College set global standards in Maritime Education and Training. Mrs Usha Srinivas, chairperson of Sri Chakra Maritime College, was very expressive in a free-wheeling interview/interaction with Sagar Sandesh. Excerpts of the interview: Q. Tell us about the Sri Chakra Maritime College and its vision for skilled Manpower in Maritime sector? ANS:    Sri Chakra Maritime College has already set bench mark in G P Rating Course in...

steamships berthed at busy Mattanncherry wharf 1950 The Cochin port trust is observing the ‘Cochin Port Day’ on May 26 , to commemorate the entry of the first ship into the inner harbour.  The construction of the inner harbour from 1921 is deemed as the transformation of Cochin as a modern and safe Port. The first ship – S.S. PADMA- entered the inner harbour through widened and deepened Cochin Gut on 26th May, 1928. The objective of the observance will be to instill a sense of oneness and inspire collective morale among the Port fraternity. The observance will be also towards reaching out to the society. The observance commences with a business seminar from 2 PM in Samudrika  convention centre of the Port Trust. Sri V J Kurien IAS Chief Secretary Govt of Kerala & MD CIAL will deliver the key note address in the seminar. Awards will be given in the seminar toport users forbest EXIM business achievements through Cochin Port in the FY 2013-14. The business seminar ...

Mr. Gautam Chatterjee, Director General of Shipping, lighting the traditional lamp to mark the inaugurating of the bunker business meet in Cochin on May 15. The National Level Bunker Business Meet , a platform of all major stakeholders in the bunker trade in India was organized on May 15 in Cochin, hosted by the Cochin Port. The business meet, well attended by the who’s who of Indian Bunker Industry provided a forum for information interchange and interaction with the leading players of the bunker trade in India. Cochin has been in the forefront in promoting all spheres of the maritime trade. Leveraging on its geo-strategic location, Cochin Port has made earnest efforts in putting in place simplified procedures, liberalized tax regime, concessional tariff and a conducive business environment to promote bunker trade from Cochin In a big way. Coupled with the availability of all quality grades bunkers and in sufficient quantity due to the presence of all the leading oil ...

My vision is to have a world class campus for logistics studies in India, Mr. S.Xavier Britto , the Chairman and the Founder of INDEV group of companies , St. Britto's Group of schools, St Britto’s College of Arts and Logistics and Esthell Continental Hotels and Resorts, has said. In an exclusive interview to Sagar Sandesh, Mr Britto said that he has plans to develop the St Britto’s College of Arts and Logistics as a centre of excellence for logistics sector. Excerpts of the interview; Q: Tell us about the INDEV Group and its vision for skilled hands in logistics sector? ANS: Back in 1984, I started the institution in a small-way with five staff and an investment of Rs 20,000 in Linghi Chetty Street, Chennai. I have started as customs broker. Then, I had the vision that India will one day require all shipping services from one service provider. That’s the reason why from a customs broker, then I started transportation,& then warehousing, airfreight, P...