Norwegian Consul General Visits IMTC, Lauds Technological Advancement

His Excellency Mr Arne Jan Flølo, Consul General, Royal Norwegian Consulate General (Mumbai), visited the International Maritime Training Centre (IMTC) at Powai, Mumbai on June 1^st.

Capt Chinna S Ruparaju, General Manager, Wilhelmsen Ship Management, Competence Development & Training; Capt Kunal Katyal, General Manager, Marine Personnel, Wilhelmsen Ship Management; and Mr Jamie Pereira, Head – Financial & Shared Services, Wilhelmsen Ship Management, welcomed the Chief Guest Mr Flølo, along with Lyder Ulvan, Intern at the Norwegian Consulate, and Mr Dnyanesh Sukhtankar, representative of Norway India Business Association.

Lighting the traditional diyas was followed by the formal introduction of the guests from DNV GL and Kongsberg, along with the staff of IMTC.

Mr Flølo was full of praise for the technological infrastructure and advanced simulators available with IMTC, making learning a good experience for the young enthusiastic students.

Addressing a section of the students and staff, Mr Flølo briefly recalled about the history of bilateral business & maritime relations between Norway and India. Acknowledging Wilhelmsen as one of the best known Norwegian Maritime Company he encouraged Wilhelmsen to follow its path in maintaining a diverse culture across the spectrum.

Concluding the occasion, Capt Chinna presented mementos to all the dignitaries and expressing his gratitude, said, “If time is money, then you have spent millions with us.”

IMTC are committed to providing training solutions to meet the needs of the maritime industry. Their experienced staff deliver a broad range of courses and training programs, for both onshore and onboard positions. Certified according to international standards by DNV, their courses and facilities are designed to ensure the best training possible.

Founded in Norway in 1861, Wilhelmsen is now a comprehensive global maritime group providing essential products and services to the merchant fleet, along with supplying crew and technical management to the largest and most complex vessels ever to sail. Committed to shaping the maritime industry, the company also seek to develop new opportunities and collaborations in renewables, zero-emission shipping, and marine digitalization. Supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace, with thousands of staffers across more than 60 countries, they take innovation, sustainability and unparalleled customer experiences one step further.

-Marex Media