Ganpat University Goa - Proposed

🌐✨ 𝐆𝐨𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝐈𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲.
📅 22 November 2025 | ⏰ 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
🏛 Novotel Goa Panjim, Patto Plaza, North Goa

We are delighted to share highlights from the inaugural session of the Goa International Arbitration & Mediation Council Conclave 2025, jointly organised by Ganpat University, Goa (Proposed), Ganpat & Manju Foundation and Co-Host by Gujarat Maritime Cluster Playing a pivotal role in driving collaboration, industry alignment, and maritime growth..

🎤 Welcome Address by Dr. Mahendra Sharma
🔹Dr. Mahendra Sharma, Hon’ble Group Pro Chancellor & Director General, Ganpat University, and Chief Functionary & Director, Ganpat & Manju Foundation, delivered an inspiring Welcome Address to open the Conclave.

𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 :
🔹Dr. Pramod Sawant – Hon’ble Chief Minister, Goa - joined the Conclave virtually and graced the inaugural ceremony.
🔹Dr. Ganpat Patel (Dada) – Hon’ble President & Patron-in-Chief, Ganpat University; Chairman, Ganpat & Manju Foundation
🔹Dr. Mahendra Sharma – Hon’ble Group Pro Chancellor, Ganpat University, Chief Functionary & Director, Ganpat & Manju Foundation
🔹Shri Mauvin Godinho – Hon’ble Minister for Transport, Industries, Trade and Commerce, Panchayati Raj, Protocol
🔹Dr. Ganesh Gaunker – Hon’ble Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly
🔹Justice Ravikumar R. Tripathi – Former Judge, Gujarat High Court & Chairperson, Gujarat State Human Rights Commission
🔹Shri Prakash K. Jani – Senior Advocate, Gujarat High Court and Former Additional Advocate General
🔹Shri Rohit Pandey – Senior Advocate; Former Hon. Secretary, Supreme Court Bar Association
🔹Shri Datta Prasad Lawande – Vice President, Bar Council Maharashtra & Goa
Shri Abhay Sinha – Director General, Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC)-India
🔹Shri Mitul K. Shelat – Senior Advocate, Gujarat High Court and Chairman, Gujarat Chamber of Commerce
🔹Dr. Rakesh K Patel – Senior Pro Vice Chancellor, Ganpat University
🔹Prof (Dr) Saurabh Dave – Pro Vice Chancellor, Ganpat University

📌 The Conclave brings together leading jurists, policymakers, arbitration experts, and industry leaders to reimagine the future of dispute resolution.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟔𝐀 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐃𝐑 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦.
Arbitration| Agreement| Advocacy | Award | Accountability| Amicable.

🏅 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 : Shreenathji Furniture | H. P. Rajyaguru – Engineers & Developers | MariApps Marine Solutions
🥈 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 : ARI Simulation | MCO Legals (Meharia & Company) (Meharia & Company, Solicitors & Advocates)
🗞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 : Bhandarkar Publications (Publishers of Marine Literature) | Marex Media Pvt Ltd
🎤 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫: EMC Event Management

🚢✨ 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 - Ganpat University Goa Signs Multiple Landmark MoUs to Empower India’s Maritime Future ⚓

At the prestigious 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, in the gracious presence of Dr. Pramod Sawant Ji, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Ganpat University Goa proudly signed a series of transformative Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with leading national and international maritime organizations.

These strategic alliances aim to strengthen India’s maritime education, skill development, global readiness, and Blue Economy leadership.

🤝 1. MoU with Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST), India :Strengthening maritime excellence in Goa through:
🚢 Upskilling seafarers with advanced technical and professional competencies
🌊 Integrating modern innovations with traditional maritime strengths
🎓 Creating pathways for continuous learning and global career readiness

🤝 2. MoU with Dynacom Tankers Management, Ltd.
A milestone collaboration focusing on:
🌍 Training aligned with international maritime standards
🎓 Strong placement pathways for Goa’s youth and aspiring Indian seafarers

🤝 3. MoU with ASP Ship Management
A partnership dedicated to:
🚢 World-class training rooted in global maritime benchmarks
🌍 International exposure via ASP’s extensive global operations

📜 4. MoU with Directorate General of Shipping, India, Government of India
A historic milestone guided by the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji to reclaim India’s maritime legacy and lead the world in the Blue Economy.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨:
🚢 Build globally competent maritime professionals
🌍 Strengthen India’s presence in the global maritime ecosystem
🎓 Create career pathways for youth in the thriving Blue Economy

🤝 5. MoU with Columbia Aurus Ship Management Pvt. Ltd.
𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐚’𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡:
🚢 Cutting-edge training initiatives
🎓 Global career opportunities for aspiring seafarers

🤝 6. MoU with Oceanic Star Fleet Ship Management LLC
𝐀 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭:
🚢 World-class maritime training
🌍 Global industry exposure
⚓ Together, These MoUs Mark the Beginning of a New Era of Maritime Excellence

𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡, 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐤𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲. 🌊🇮🇳

📖✨ 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 – 𝐁𝐋𝐔𝐄 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐄 𝟐.𝟎 ⚓
📅 21st November 2025 | ⏰ 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
🏛 Maritime Skill Conclave 2025, Novotel Goa Panjim, Patto Plaza, North Goa

At the 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 held in Goa organised by Ganpat University Goa (Proposed) and 🤝 Co-Host Gujarat Maritime Cluster, Playing a pivotal role in driving collaboration, industry alignment, and maritime growth, in association with the GIME Foundation (Promoted by Ganpat University, Gujarat) we proudly unveiled Blue Verse 2.0.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧; 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬:
🌊 A collective wisdom of the maritime industry
🗺️ A lighthouse of knowledge guiding current and future professionals
🤝 A tribute to collaboration that strengthens our maritime ecosystem
Aligned with the core theme of the conclave, Blue Verse 2.0 brings together:
💡 Deep insights from maritime leaders
🌍 Visionary ideas to elevate global competitiveness
🛠️ Strategic perspectives steering India’s next era of maritime growth and skill excellence

𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡, 𝐰𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨:
🚢 Empowering youth
⚓ Advancing skills and innovation
🌐 Strengthening India’s leadership in the Blue Economy

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞, 𝐟𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞!

🌊 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐 – 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲: 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠
📅 21st November 2025 | ⏰ 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
🏛️Maritime Skill Conclave 2025, Novotel Goa Panjim, Patto Plaza, North Goa

At the 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, hosted by Ganpat University Goa (Proposed) in association with the Ganpat & Manju Foundation and 🤝 Co-Host Gujarat Maritime Cluster, Playing a pivotal role in driving collaboration, industry alignment, and maritime growth with GIME Foundation powered by Ganpat University, esteemed maritime leaders and domain experts gathered to deliberate on “𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲: 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠.”

The session explored how green competencies, sustainable technologies, and eco-centric policies can drive responsible maritime growth aligned with global environmental goals.

⚓ 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬:
🔹Prof. (Dr.) Pawan Gupta : Nodal Officer, National Institute of Watersports
🔹Mr. Sudharshan Ramachandra : Managing Director, Golens India
🔹Mr. Ian Lewis: Newbuilding Manager – India, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh, DNV
🔹Capt. Ajith Peiris: President & CEO, CINEC Campus, Sri Lanka Former Executive Chairman, Ceyline Group of Companies
🔹Capt. Mohan Naik: Director, The Dynacom Group of Companies
🔹Shri Kaushik Seal: President, Institute of Marine Engineers (India)
🔹Mr. Sanjay Rane: Director, Crewing & Operations, Oceanic Star, Fleet Ship Management LLC

🎤 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬:
🔹Dr. Priyanka Pathak : Executive Dean – IIC, Ganpat University
🔹Prof. Arun Kumar Rathi : Dean, Maritime & Student Projects, Ganpat University

🌐 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝:
🔹 Green Skills for Sustainable Maritime Operations
🔹 Innovations Transforming the Blue Economy
🔹 Eco-Friendly Practices for Global Shipping
🔹 Meeting International Sustainability Standards
🔹 Industry–Academia Synergy for Future Maritime Workforce

✨ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧:
The panel underscored that sustainable shipping is no longer optional—it is essential. Building a skilled maritime workforce with strong green and digital capabilities is crucial for India to lead the global transition toward a responsible and resilient blue economy. By embracing innovation, collaboration, and environmental stewardship, the maritime sector is steering toward a cleaner and smarter future.

⚓ 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 • 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 • 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦
𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝. 🌍💙

🌊 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟏 – 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧: 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲.
📅 21st November 2025 | ⏰ 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
🏛 Maritime Skill Conclave 2025, Novotel Goa Panjim, Patto Plaza, North Goa

The 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 featured an impactful and forward-looking panel discussion titled “𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧: 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲,” bringing together distinguished leaders and domain experts to explore the rapidly evolving maritime ecosystem shaped by digitalization, automation, and smart technologies.

This knowledge-rich session highlighted the urgent need for future-ready competencies and the pivotal role of skill development in advancing India’s maritime strength.

⚓ 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬:
🔹Ms. Saleha Sheikh : Founder & President, Woman in Maritime Association (WIMA India), CEO
🔹Capt. Subodh Awashi : Director & COO, Columbia Aurus Ship Management
🔹Dr. Vinayak Kambli : Director, Skill Development, Directorate of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of Goa
🔹Dr. Mahendra Sharma : Hon’ble Group Pro Chancellor, Ganpat University, Chief Functionary & Director, Ganpat & Manju Foundation
🔹Mr. Sanjay Kelkar : Managing Director, ASP Ship Management (I) Pvt. Ltd.
🔹Capt. Rajeev Unnikrishnan : Product Manager, MariApps Marine Solutions
🔹Mr. Shammy K. : Senior Principal Surveyor IRS & Vice President, Indian Register of Shipping

🎤 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬:
🔹Prof. (Dr.) Kishor Barad : Senior Director, Placement & Executive Education, Ganpat University
🔹Dr. Rakesh K Patel : Senior Pro Vice Chancellor, Ganpat University

🌐 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬:
🔹 Opportunities in the Global Maritime Workforce
🔹 Competency Standards & Certification Pathways
🔹 Emerging Technologies: AI, Automation & Smart Ports
🔹 Industry–Academia Partnerships for Skill Excellence
🔹 Navigating Sustainability in the Blue Economy

✨ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧:
The panelists emphasized that the maritime sector is undergoing an unprecedented digital transformation, demanding a highly skilled, adaptive, and internationally competent workforce. With strengthened collaboration between academia, industry leaders, and maritime organizations, India is well-positioned to lead the transition toward a smarter, more sustainable maritime future.

⚓ Empower • Innovate • Navigate
𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬. 🌟

🌊✨ 𝐀 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞!
📅 Date: 21st November 2025 | 🕘 Time: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
📍 Venue: Novotel Goa Panjim, Patto Plaza, North Goa

At the 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 in Goa, Dr. Mahendra Sharma, Group Pro Chancellor & Director General of Ganpat University and Chief Functionary & Director of the Ganpat & Manju Foundation, set the tone for the day with his inspiring welcome address.

He emphasized the transformative role of skill development, global collaboration, and youth empowerment in shaping the maritime industry of tomorrow. His words reflected Ganpat University’s unwavering commitment to building career pathways, fostering innovation, and advancing sustainable practices in partnership with global institutions.

🚢 Hosted by Ganpat University Goa (Proposed) in association with the Ganpat & Manju Foundation and 🤝 Co-Host Gujarat Maritime Cluster Playing a pivotal role in driving collaboration, industry alignment, and maritime growth with GIME powered by Ganpat University, Gujarat, the conclave brings together leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to chart a course for a smarter, greener, and more inclusive maritime future.

🌊 𝐈𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 – 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 ⚓
On 21st November 2025, the prestigious 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 was inaugurated at Novotel Goa Panjim, organised by Ganpat University Goa (Proposed) in association with the GIME Foundation (powered by Ganpat University, Gujarat).

The ceremony was graced by eminent dignitaries whose presence and insights set the tone for this landmark event:
✨ 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 : Dr. Pramod Sawant, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Goa
✨ 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫: Shri Digambar Kamat, Hon’ble Minister of Captain of Ports, Public Works, Legal Metrology, Government of Goa
Shri Subhash Phal Dessai, Hon’ble Minister of Social Welfare, River Navigation, Archives & Archeology, Government of Goa

✨ 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 & 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩
Dr. Ganpat Patel (Dada), Hon’ble President & Patron-in-Chief, Ganpat University; Chairman, Ganpat & Manju Foundation
Dr. Mahendra Sharma, Hon’ble Group Pro Chancellor, Ganpat University; Chief Functionary & Director – Ganpat & Manju Foundation

🤝 𝐂𝐨-𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭: Gujarat Maritime Cluster Playing a pivotal role in driving collaboration, industry alignment, and maritime growth.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲. 🌍

🚢 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 ⚓
⚓ 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨 𝐑𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬 🌊

At the 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 held in Goa, we were privileged to hear Captain Octavio Rhodrics presented an insightful session on the contributions and core functions of the Captain of Ports Department, highlighting its pivotal role in maritime governance and coastal development.

His thought-provoking perspectives on maritime skills, industry preparedness, and the future of seafaring inspired all participants.

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟:
🌊 Continuous upskilling for the next-generation maritime workforce
⚓ Strengthening collaboration between academia and industry
🧭 Building future-ready talent equipped with global competencies
🛟 Promoting safety, discipline, and leadership as core maritime values
His remarkable experience and guidance have truly enriched the knowledge landscape of this event.

𝐖𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 🙏
His presentation also showcased the impactful work of the Goa Institute of Excellence, and emphasized the growing synergy with the GIME Foundation – powered by Ganpat University, Gujarat – in advancing maritime education and skill development.

🤝 𝐂𝐨-𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭: Gujarat Maritime Cluster Playing a pivotal role in driving collaboration, industry alignment, and maritime growth.

🚢 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 - 𝐀𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞!
📅 Date: 21st November 2025 | 🕘 Time: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
📍 Venue: Novotel Goa Panjim, Patto Plaza, North Goa
🎙️ Keynote Spotlight: Mr. Praveen Nair at Maritime Skill Conclave 2025 ⚓

We were honored to witness an inspiring keynote address by Mr. Praveen Nair, Hon'ble Dy. Chief Surveyor-cum-Sr. DDG(Tech.), Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (India) , Government of India, at the 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

Organised by Ganpat University Goa (Proposed) in collaboration with GIME – Ganpat Institute of Maritime Excellence, the conclave brought together thought leaders, industry experts, and aspiring mariners to chart the course for India's maritime future 🌊.

Mr. Nair’s insights on skill development, technological advancement, and global maritime standards set the tone for a transformative journey ahead.

🤝 𝐂𝐨-𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭: Gujarat Maritime Cluster Playing a pivotal role in driving collaboration, industry alignment, and maritime growth.

🏅 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 : Their valuable contribution and trusted partnership have played a major role in elevating the standard of this conclave. Shreenathji Furniture | H. P. Rajyaguru – Engineers & Developers | MariApps Marine Solutions – 10 Years of Excellence

🥈 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 : Their continuous support and collaboration strengthened the foundation of this event. ARI Simulation | MCO Legals (Meharia & Company) (Meharia & Company, Solicitors & Advocates)

🗞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 : Bhandarkar Publications (Publishers of Marine Literature) | Marex Media Pvt Ltd

🎤 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫: For enabling seamless event ex*****on and engaging experiences. EMC Event Management

🤝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐲 : Key industry and professional bodies whose encouragement added immense value: GOA MARITIME OFFICERS ASSOCIATION | Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) | The Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI INDIA ) | The Institute of Marine Engineers (India) | ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) | Education at SEPC | Gujarat Maritime Board

🚢 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 - 𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞! ⚓

With pride in our hearts and purpose in our stride, we stand ready to welcome the Hon. Guests at the 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 a landmark event shaping the future of maritime talent and innovation.

Organised by Ganpat University Goa (Proposed) and the Ganpat & Manju Foundation, in collaboration with the GIME Foundation (powered by Ganpat University, Gujarat), this conclave brings together visionaries, educators, and cadets to celebrate skill, discipline, and the spirit of the sea 🌊.

As we gear up for the 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, we are proud to highlight our key stakeholders whose esteemed association adds immense value to this grand initiative. Their partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing maritime education, enhancing skill development, and strengthening the industry ecosystem. Together, we are shaping a future where knowledge meets innovation.

🤝 𝐂𝐨-𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭: Gujarat Maritime Cluster Playing a pivotal role in driving collaboration, industry alignment, and maritime growth.

🏅 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 : Their valuable contribution and trusted partnership have played a major role in elevating the standard of this conclave. Shreenathji Furniture | H. P. Rajyaguru – Engineers & Developers | MariApps Marine Solutions – 10 Years of Excellence

🥈 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 : Their continuous support and collaboration strengthened the foundation of this event. ARI Simulation | MCO Legals (Meharia & Company) (Meharia & Company, Solicitors & Advocates)

🗞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 : Bhandarkar Publications (Publishers of Marine Literature) | Marex Media Pvt Ltd

🎤 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫: For enabling seamless event ex*****on and engaging experiences. EMC Event Management

🤝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐲 : Key industry and professional bodies whose encouragement added immense value: GOA MARITIME OFFICERS ASSOCIATION | Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) | The Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI INDIA ) | The Institute of Marine Engineers (India) | ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) | Education at SEPC | Gujarat Maritime Board