Lonavala: INS Shivaji, the premier Marine Engineering training base of the Indian Navy, successfully hosted the course completion ceremony of the Marine Engineering Specialisation Course (MESC).
The event marked the graduation of 28 naval officers, including 14 from the Indian Navy and 14 international trainees from Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Tanzania, Ghana, Bangladesh, and Cameroon.
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Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, AVSM, NM, Programme Director of the Advanced Technology Vessel Project (ATVP), presided over the ceremony as Chief Guest.
The Marine Engineering Specialisation Course is designed to deliver high-impact, hands-on learning, equipping officers with operational and technical expertise in marine engineering systems.
Participants underwent rigorous training, including onboard assignments on Indian Navy warships and technical project work tailored to real-world operational scenarios.
Marine Engineering Specialisation Course: Award winners included
- Lt Abhinav Singh Rawat: Best All-Round Officer and Best Sportsperson
- Lt Indraneel Banerji: First in Engine Room Watchkeeping
- Lt Cdr MD Abu Sufian (Bangladesh Navy): Best International Officer Trainee
This year’s graduating cohort exemplifies India’s growing strategic cooperation and defence diplomacy with friendly foreign nations.
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The programme not only strengthens core operational capabilities of the Indian Navy but also contributes to the global community of technically proficient marine engineers.
INS Shivaji continues to play a vital role in building maritime competency by providing world-class education in marine engineering, underscoring its reputation as a hub of excellence in naval technical training.
