Narottam Morarjee Institute Of Shipping

45th Convocation Of NMIS

The 45th Convocation Ceremony of the Narottam Morarjee Institute of Shipping (NMIS) was held on 18th July 2025, marking another milestone in the institute’s illustrious journey in maritime education. The event was conducted under the esteemed guidance of Capt Rahul Bhargva, Chairman of the Governing Council, and Dr. Surjit Dingra, Director of NMIS.

The convocation was graced by Shri Sameer Khare, IAS (Retd.), Chairman of the National Shipping Board, as the Chief Guest, whose presence added immense value and prestige to the occasion.

One of the highlights of the event was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Capt Somesh Batra, honoring his decades of contribution to the Indian shipping industry.

NMIS also conferred the Honorary Fellowship upon eminent maritime leaders for their outstanding service and leadership: Capt Anoop Kumar Sharma, Mr. Umesh Grover, Capt M.M. Saggi ( In his absence Mr. Anil Devli received his award)

In recognition of academic excellence, Adv. Manisha Tiwari, a distinguished faculty member of NMIS, received the Award for Distinguished Academic Contribution, applauding her unwavering dedication to legal education in maritime studies.

This convocation ceremony not only celebrated the academic accomplishments of our graduating students but also reaffirmed NMIS’s commitment to nurturing thought leaders and industry pioneers in shipping, logistics and maritime management.