A proud milestone at HIMT as the GME 30 cadets, popularly known as the prestigious IMEC Batch, along with ETO 38, donned their epaulettes on 10th September 2025. This significant step marks the beginning of their disciplined and rewarding maritime careers.
We were honored to welcome Mr. Anoop Joseph Chacko, Assistant Training & Development Manager, Zodiac Maritime Limited, as the Chief Guest. His motivating words inspired our cadets with insights on discipline, resilience, and continuous learning:
Key Words of Inspiration from Chief Guest’s Speech:
“Life on board is unlike anything that you have experienced. It tests you not just on your technical knowledge but also your patience and character.”
“The right attitude will take you further than any textbook.”
“You must be proud that you are fortunate to be able to be inducted into one of the most prestigious colleges in India.”
🌍 This milestone has been made possible through the invaluable support of IMEC and their esteemed sponsoring companies, whose commitment continues to shape the future of shipping. We remain deeply grateful for their partnership, which provides our cadets with career-defining opportunities to excel at sea and beyond.
Our sincere gratitude to Mr. Francesco Gargiulo (CEO, IMEC), Mr. Rob Gale (Head of Training, IMEC), Mr. Gary Mills (Training Officer, IMEC), Capt. Sankalp Shukla (Chairman, FOSMA), and Capt. Shiv Halbe (CEO, MASSA), along with all our sponsoring companies, for their steadfast support in shaping the success of this batch and empowering the next generation of maritime professionals.
