Indian Maritime University, Mumbai Port Campus in association with The Institute of Marine Engineers (India) Mumbai branch conducted an online Case Study Event PARISHODHANA for the cadets of IMU Mumbai Port Campus on 22nd October.

The case studies focused on problem statements relevant to the current issues of interest to the industry and included:
• Record backlogs of container shipping leading to congestions in the trans-pacific route
• Indian shipping industry is developing at a rapid rate but still lags as a shipbuilding nation
• Future energy efficiency regulatory rules provide fresh impetus to the shipping industry

The Chief Guest and Judge was Capt Reuben Creado, Deputy General Manager, Andromeda Shipping India Pvt Ltd. Mr Rajesh Doshi, IMEI (was also a Judge for the event); Mr Arun K Gupta Chairman, Mr Sanjeev Mehra Secretary, IMEI Mumbai branch; Capt MC Yadav; senior mariners; officers and students of IMU Campuses across India graced the event. Campus Director, Capt Sunil Chand Panigrahy and Mr Hare Ram Hare, HOD welcomed all the dignitaries.

Mr Hare Ram Hare assessed the papers and faculty of IMU MPC assisted him. From 13 entries received, 6 were selected for final presentation. The research work and presentation of each team was expressive and gave insights and highlighted ideas to tackle the various challenges.

Each presentation was followed by a Q&A session with the judges. After the commendable presentations, the participants were enlightened by Capt Creado and Mr Doshi. The judges for the event suggested and guided the cadets about their presentations. While the results were being finalized, the guests were given a virtual tour of the campus through a video prepared by the cadets of the campus. The first edition of SEASCAPE newsletter was launched. It is compiled by Indian Maritime University Mumbai Port Campus.

The judges announced the results, which according to them was a real close call, as follows:
First Prize – Cdt Ashutosh Choudhary, Cdt Ashutosh Kumar and Cdt Abhinav Tripathi for Record backlogs of container shipping leading to congestions in the trans-pacific route
Second Prize – Cdt Anuj Singh, Cdt Akash B Yadal and Cdt Sourav Patra for Indian shipping industry is developing at a rapid rate but still lags as a shipbuilding nation
Third Prize – Cdt Subhadeep Sahoo, Cdt Vikas Rathaur and Cdt M Manoj Kumar for on Indian shipping industry is developing at a rapid rate but still lags as a shipbuilding nation
Consolation prize – Cdt Anuj Kumar Chouhan, Cdt Manish Kumar & Cdt Rahul Singh for Future energy efficiency regulatory rules provide fresh impetus to the shipping industry

The guests appreciated all the participants. The Chief Guest was presented a memento as a token of gratitude. Mr Gopalkrishna proposed the vote of thanks.

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