We are delighted to share that Mr. Kirtan Vakil, Business Development Manager at Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT) and Founder & CEO of KITBIT, has been honoured with the “Yuva Tarang Young Maritime Entrepreneur Award” by the Directorate General of Shipping, India during its 75 Years Commemorative Ceremony.
This prestigious award, decided by a distinguished 16-member award committee, recognizes innovators under 35 years of age who are revolutionizing maritime logistics and technology. Receiving it as his very first award makes this milestone even more special.
Our heartfelt gratitude to the visionary leadership of DG Shipping, to Shri. Shyam Jagannathan ji and his dedicated team for making the 75 Years celebrations truly memorable, and to Capt. Anish Joseph along with all officials of the Maritime Administration for meticulously organizing the remarkable series of events, as well as to the esteemed 16-member award committee comprising distinguished dignitaries from the maritime industry for this recognition.
At HIMT, we take immense pride in his contributions towards digital transformation in maritime training—from introducing immersive e-learning platforms, XR (Extended Reality) training solutions, and technology-enabled classrooms, to building resilient and future-ready systems for seafarers and cadets.
This recognition not only celebrates Mr. Vakil’s inspiring journey but also reflects HIMT’s continued commitment to innovation, resilience, and excellence in maritime education.
We dedicate this proud moment to the teams at HIMT and KITBIT, whose passion and dedication drive these accomplishments.
