AEMA Among Top Maritime Institutes: Runner-UPS in 2025 Following Two Consecutive Wins
National Maritime Day of India is celebrated annually on April 5th to commemorate the departure of India’s first merchant ship, S.S. Loyalty, to London in 1919. The tradition of observing this day began in 1964, making 2025 the 62nd National Maritime Day Celebrations.
This day honors the shipping industry and seafarers for their vital contributions to global trade. The Indian Directorate General of Shipping recognizes excellence in maritime training, shipping companies, seafarer employment, ports, and terminals through the prestigious ‘Sagar Samman’ (Maritime Honour) Awards. These awards aim to motivate and encourage stakeholders to further their efforts in strengthening India’s maritime sector. The awardees are selected by the National Maritime Day Celebrations Committee, which includes representatives from ship owners, seafarers, port trusts, maritime state governments, and the Ministry of Shipping.
In 2025, Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy (AEMA) was recognized as an Outstanding Maritime Training Institute in the Pre-Sea Category (2nd) by the Directorate General of Shipping during the grand finale of the National Maritime Day Celebrations (NMDC) on April 5, 2025. This award was presented by Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS (Director General of Shipping), and Shri Dnyaneshwar Patil, IAS (Development Commissioner, SEEPZ). The recognition was received by AEMA Principal, Mr. Tejinder Pal Singh Bhamra, and Vice-Principal, Capt. Sudhir Chand Rai.
AEMA had previously won this prestigious award in 2023 and 2024, securing the top rank for two consecutive years. The evaluation criteria included the academy’s state-of-the-art training infrastructure, green initiatives, focus on human factors, DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) programs, and a digitized library. Additionally, the academic and extracurricular achievements of cadets, faculty contributions to the maritime industry, and continuous professional development efforts were key factors in the selection process.
The consistent recognition of AEMA highlights its commitment to excellence in maritime education and training, reinforcing its reputation as a premier institute shaping the future of the shipping industry.
