AMET University's Janakiraman Memorial Lecture delivered by the Chancellor
The annual Janakiraman Memorial Lecture event was hosted by AMET University in terms of Indian Maritime industry on September 6, 2012 following the convocation celebration - which was rememberd in the fond memory of the late father of the Chairman of the University.
- (1888PressRelease) October 09, 2012 - This celebration marks the main event in the university calendar which caters to present important maritime themes and issues to be addressed by leading individuals in the Maritime Industry.
The event attracted audiences as far as from Singapore, Kochi, Delhi and Mumbai and the event was conducted at the Sheraton Park Hotel and Towers, Chennai. President of Nautical Institute London Capt Krishnamurthi, Inspector General Coast Guard East Region, Vice preside of Institute of Marine Engineers of India, Deputy Master of the Company of Master Mariners of India were the prominent attendees to the event. Besides representatives of Maersk, NYK, Ofer, Mitsui, OSK, Massa Association, Anglo Eastern, Univan, V-Ships and other companies also attended the event.
The immediate Past Secretary General of International Maritime Organization and Chancellor of AMET University Admiral Efthimios E. Mitropulous delivered this year lecture titled 'Reminiscences of my days at IMO.' "We are winning the war against piracy. 8 years ago when I took up as the Secretary of IMO, 43 ships were hijacked and 750 seafarers were taken hostage and now the number has come down to 7 ships and 100 seafarers which is however a concern as well. The Somalia's failure as a state is the reason for piracy. Political solution need to be found immediately. Also we have to put in effort to bring down global warming as we need to be prepared for challenges and changes that technology will bring about." said Mr.Eftimios.E.Mitropoulus. He praised the involvement of his mentor Dr. C. P. Srivastava, former Secretary General of IMO who single handedly persuaded 100 countries to become members of IMO the total of which is 179. Moreover he mentioned the contribution of Capt. Mukundan of IMB on dealing with the piracy issues.
'Course of Shipping in this Decade' was specially addressed by Mr. Lars Modin, the Managing Director of International Tanker Management Holding ltd where he shared his professional experience in terms of shipping in the decade.
The welcome speech was addressed by the Chairman Dr. J. Ramachandran - in his speech he gave a call to the industry to be a part of social change. Moreover, he stated "I have seen many socially backward families come to the fore being strengthened by the economic empowerment after choosing a career with maritime industry. If this is what the industry can do, what else can one ask for? A purposeful education strengthens academics which strengthens economics, and that strengthens the society, which in turn promotes peace and harmony in the world."
The Vice-Chancellor of the University Capt. S. Bhardwaj introduced the distinguished speakers to the audience.As a part of celebration, two students of AMET were handed a cash award of Rs 10000 each from Chellaram Shipping, Hongkong for scoring highest marks in Navigation.
AMET's International students performed a cultural program and the event ended with cocktails and dinner.
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