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Public-private partnership model will play a vital role in creating skilled professionals in maritime sector, according to V. N. Vasavan, the State Minister of Ports.
Discussions are on how to step up the activities of maritime institutes in Kerala through the PPP model as there is a huge demand for skilled workforce in the sector, he said at the inauguration of Kerala Maritime Education Conference (KMEC 2024), organised by Kerala Maritime Board (KMB) here on Monday.
Citing Vizhinjam port as an effective PPP model for the progress of the State’s maritime sector, the Minister said such model will be considered for Kollam, Beypore and Azheekal ports in future.
Kerala, according to the Minister, was selected as the Best Marine State in the country by the Union Government. There are 17 non-major ports under KMB and if the State develop them by leveraging the 590-km coastal area, it will contribute significantly to the economy.
KMEC 2024 will discuss how to harness the activities of KMB for contributing to the State’s efforts towards becoming a knowledge economy. The Minister also unveiled the new logo and video of KMI as part of transforming it into a centre of excellence in the maritime sector.
Top five contributors
Shyam Jagannathan, Director General of Shipping said India is one of the top five contributors to global seafarers pool. The Maritime India Vision 2030 document intends to increase the country’s presence from the current 12.5 per cent of seafarers to 20 per cent of the global pool. “Of every five seafarers on-board merchant vessel, one will be an Indian seafarer. So we need to equip seafarers with the right skill set,” he said.
Kerala’s PPP model at Neendakara and Kodungallur will ensure technology-centric education and offer all the facilities needed for quality maritime education, he said.
K.S. Srinivas, Principal Secretary (Ports) said the KMIs to offer a sea of opportunities, including specialised courses in port operations, ship handling, customs, logistics, marine safety and ship building.
The KMEC 2024 provided a platform for thought leaders, top educators, industry experts and government officials to discuss collaborations in port, shipping and related sectors as also the shape of the future of maritime education and its interdependent branches.
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Public-private partnership model will play a vital role in creating skilled professionals in maritime sector, according to V. N. Vasavan, the State Minister of Ports.
Discussions are on how to step up the activities of maritime institutes in Kerala through the PPP model as there is a huge demand for skilled workforce in the sector, he said at the inauguration of Kerala Maritime Education Conference (KMEC 2024), organised by Kerala Maritime Board (KMB) here on Monday.
Citing Vizhinjam port as an effective PPP model for the progress of the State’s maritime sector, the Minister said such model will be considered for Kollam, Beypore and Azheekal ports in future.
Kerala, according to the Minister, was selected as the Best Marine State in the country by the Union Government. There are 17 non-major ports under KMB and if the State develop them by leveraging the 590-km coastal area, it will contribute significantly to the economy.
KMEC 2024 will discuss how to harness the activities of KMB for contributing to the State’s efforts towards becoming a knowledge economy. The Minister also unveiled the new logo and video of KMI as part of transforming it into a centre of excellence in the maritime sector.
Top five contributors
Shyam Jagannathan, Director General of Shipping said India is one of the top five contributors to global seafarers pool. The Maritime India Vision 2030 document intends to increase the country’s presence from the current 12.5 per cent of seafarers to 20 per cent of the global pool. “Of every five seafarers on-board merchant vessel, one will be an Indian seafarer. So we need to equip seafarers with the right skill set,” he said.
Kerala’s PPP model at Neendakara and Kodungallur will ensure technology-centric education and offer all the facilities needed for quality maritime education, he said.
K.S. Srinivas, Principal Secretary (Ports) said the KMIs to offer a sea of opportunities, including specialised courses in port operations, ship handling, customs, logistics, marine safety and ship building.
The KMEC 2024 provided a platform for thought leaders, top educators, industry experts and government officials to discuss collaborations in port, shipping and related sectors as also the shape of the future of maritime education and its interdependent branches.
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Public-private partnership model will play a vital role in creating skilled professionals in maritime sector, according to V. N. Vasavan, the State Minister of Ports.
Discussions are on how to step up the activities of maritime institutes in Kerala through the PPP model as there is a huge demand for skilled workforce in the sector, he said at the inauguration of Kerala Maritime Education Conference (KMEC 2024), organised by Kerala Maritime Board (KMB) here on Monday.
Citing Vizhinjam port as an effective PPP model for the progress of the State’s maritime sector, the Minister said such model will be considered for Kollam, Beypore and Azheekal ports in future.
Kerala, according to the Minister, was selected as the Best Marine State in the country by the Union Government. There are 17 non-major ports under KMB and if the State develop them by leveraging the 590-km coastal area, it will contribute significantly to the economy.
KMEC 2024 will discuss how to harness the activities of KMB for contributing to the State’s efforts towards becoming a knowledge economy. The Minister also unveiled the new logo and video of KMI as part of transforming it into a centre of excellence in the maritime sector.
Top five contributors
Shyam Jagannathan, Director General of Shipping said India is one of the top five contributors to global seafarers pool. The Maritime India Vision 2030 document intends to increase the country’s presence from the current 12.5 per cent of seafarers to 20 per cent of the global pool. “Of every five seafarers on-board merchant vessel, one will be an Indian seafarer. So we need to equip seafarers with the right skill set,” he said.
Kerala’s PPP model at Neendakara and Kodungallur will ensure technology-centric education and offer all the facilities needed for quality maritime education, he said.
K.S. Srinivas, Principal Secretary (Ports) said the KMIs to offer a sea of opportunities, including specialised courses in port operations, ship handling, customs, logistics, marine safety and ship building.
The KMEC 2024 provided a platform for thought leaders, top educators, industry experts and government officials to discuss collaborations in port, shipping and related sectors as also the shape of the future of maritime education and its interdependent branches.
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Public-private partnership model will play a vital role in creating skilled professionals in maritime sector, according to V. N. Vasavan, the State Minister of Ports.
Discussions are on how to step up the activities of maritime institutes in Kerala through the PPP model as there is a huge demand for skilled workforce in the sector, he said at the inauguration of Kerala Maritime Education Conference (KMEC 2024), organised by Kerala Maritime Board (KMB) here on Monday.
Citing Vizhinjam port as an effective PPP model for the progress of the State’s maritime sector, the Minister said such model will be considered for Kollam, Beypore and Azheekal ports in future.
Kerala, according to the Minister, was selected as the Best Marine State in the country by the Union Government. There are 17 non-major ports under KMB and if the State develop them by leveraging the 590-km coastal area, it will contribute significantly to the economy.
KMEC 2024 will discuss how to harness the activities of KMB for contributing to the State’s efforts towards becoming a knowledge economy. The Minister also unveiled the new logo and video of KMI as part of transforming it into a centre of excellence in the maritime sector.
Top five contributors
Shyam Jagannathan, Director General of Shipping said India is one of the top five contributors to global seafarers pool. The Maritime India Vision 2030 document intends to increase the country’s presence from the current 12.5 per cent of seafarers to 20 per cent of the global pool. “Of every five seafarers on-board merchant vessel, one will be an Indian seafarer. So we need to equip seafarers with the right skill set,” he said.
Kerala’s PPP model at Neendakara and Kodungallur will ensure technology-centric education and offer all the facilities needed for quality maritime education, he said.
K.S. Srinivas, Principal Secretary (Ports) said the KMIs to offer a sea of opportunities, including specialised courses in port operations, ship handling, customs, logistics, marine safety and ship building.
The KMEC 2024 provided a platform for thought leaders, top educators, industry experts and government officials to discuss collaborations in port, shipping and related sectors as also the shape of the future of maritime education and its interdependent branches.
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Public-private partnership model will play a vital role in creating skilled professionals in maritime sector, according to V. N. Vasavan, the State Minister of Ports.
Discussions are on how to step up the activities of maritime institutes in Kerala through the PPP model as there is a huge demand for skilled workforce in the sector, he said at the inauguration of Kerala Maritime Education Conference (KMEC 2024), organised by Kerala Maritime Board (KMB) here on Monday.
Citing Vizhinjam port as an effective PPP model for the progress of the State’s maritime sector, the Minister said such model will be considered for Kollam, Beypore and Azheekal ports in future.
Kerala, according to the Minister, was selected as the Best Marine State in the country by the Union Government. There are 17 non-major ports under KMB and if the State develop them by leveraging the 590-km coastal area, it will contribute significantly to the economy.
KMEC 2024 will discuss how to harness the activities of KMB for contributing to the State’s efforts towards becoming a knowledge economy. The Minister also unveiled the new logo and video of KMI as part of transforming it into a centre of excellence in the maritime sector.
Top five contributors
Shyam Jagannathan, Director General of Shipping said India is one of the top five contributors to global seafarers pool. The Maritime India Vision 2030 document intends to increase the country’s presence from the current 12.5 per cent of seafarers to 20 per cent of the global pool. “Of every five seafarers on-board merchant vessel, one will be an Indian seafarer. So we need to equip seafarers with the right skill set,” he said.
Kerala’s PPP model at Neendakara and Kodungallur will ensure technology-centric education and offer all the facilities needed for quality maritime education, he said.
K.S. Srinivas, Principal Secretary (Ports) said the KMIs to offer a sea of opportunities, including specialised courses in port operations, ship handling, customs, logistics, marine safety and ship building.
The KMEC 2024 provided a platform for thought leaders, top educators, industry experts and government officials to discuss collaborations in port, shipping and related sectors as also the shape of the future of maritime education and its interdependent branches.
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## Kerala Aims to Boost Maritime Education Through Public-Private Partnerships
Kerala is set to ramp up its maritime education sector through strategic public-private partnerships (PPPs), according to State Port Minister V.N. Vasavan. Speaking at the Kerala Maritime Education Conference (KMEC 2024) organized by the Kerala Maritime Board (KMB), he emphasized the large demand for skilled professionals in the burgeoning maritime industry.
Citing the successful Vizhinjam port as a model, Vasavan stated that PPPs will be considered for other state ports like Kollam, Beypore, and Azheekal. Kerala was recently recognized as the “Best Marine State” in the country by the Union Government, a testament to the state’s commitment to maritime development. With 17 non-major ports under KMB management and a remarkable 590-kilometer coastline, Kerala aims to leverage its maritime potential for economic growth.
KMEC 2024 served as a vital platform for discussions on how to strengthen the KMB’s contributions to the state’s knowledge economy goals. The Minister also unveiled a new logo and video for the Kerala Maritime Institute (KMI) reflecting its transformation into a center of excellence for maritime education.
Director General of Shipping, Shyam Jagannathan highlighted India’s position as one of the top five contributors to the global seafarer pool. He stressed the need to equip Indian Seafarers with the right skills as the country aims to increase its global presence from the current 12.5% to 20% by 2030. Jagannathan praised Kerala’s PPP model at Neendakara and Kodungallur, emphasizing its focus on technology-centric education and facilities for quality maritime training.
K.S. Srinivas, Principal Secretary (Ports), emphasized the wide range of opportunities offered by KMI, including specialized courses in port operations, ship handling, customs, logistics, marine safety, and shipbuilding.
The conference brought together thought leaders, educators, industry experts and government officials to discuss collaborations in various sectors. It provided a space for envisioning the future of maritime education and its interconnected branches.