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National Maritime day Celebrations with wreath laying ceremony and awards function in Mumbai
Wreath Laying Ceremony in Mumbai
5th April was the time to celebrate and to remember the contribution of those who sacrificed their lives during the course of this noble profession.
A wreath laying ceremony was held on 5th April 2008 at Indian Sailor’s Home, Masjid Bunder, Mumbai on 5th April 2008 at 1030 hours in the morning. Sh Johnny Joseph, Chief Sec to Govt of Maharashtra graced the occasion accompanies by dignitaries from the shipping community of Mumbai.
Grand Finale : Awards Ceremony to Wind Off The Gala Event
National Maritime Day was celebrated with Gusto at a Gala Event on 5th April 2008 at YB Chavan Centre Auditorium in Mumbai. Events saw Distribution of Awards and Release of National Maritime Week 2008 Souvenir.
Chief Guest at the function was Sh Anwar Ul Hoda, Retd. Memebr, Planning Commission and the function was presided by Sh. APVN Sharma, Secretary, Shipping.
Here is the List of Awardees announced on the occasion
Best Foreign Employer to the Indian Seafarers – M/s Anglo Eastern Ship Management Ltd
Most Compassionate Employer of Indian Seafarers – M/s Anglo Eastern Ship Management Ltd
Indian Shipping Company with highest growth of Indian Flag Vessels – The Great Eastern Shipping Company
Ship of the year (Indian Flag in Foreign Trade) – M.V Maharshi Krishnatreya owned by M/s Varun Shipping Co. Ltd
Youngest Lady officer who obtained MEO IV Certificate of Competency in 2007 – Ms. Arpita V Sinha
Youngest officer who obtained MEO IV Certificate of Competency in 2007 – Mr. Madhur Balodi
Rating obtained MEO IV (NCV) Certificate of Competency in 2007 – Mr. Krishna A Deshmukh
Youngest Lady officer who obtained 2nd Mate Certificate of Competency in 2007 – Ms. Rekha
Rating obtained 2nd Mate (NCV) Certificate of Competency in 2007 – Mr. Neville Noshir Fitter
Dr. Nagendra Singh Gallantry Award to the Indian Seafarers (Sponsored by National Union Seafarers of India) – Capt. Ananth Ram Murthy. Master and crew of M.V Federal Rhine.
Essay Competition 2008 – Ms. Rhea Sequeira, Podar World High School
Slogan writing competition – Ms. Purbasha Das, BES High School
Paiting / Drawing Competion – 1st Prize – Pritesh Patil, BES High School
2nd Prize – Thinlay Dorjee, Podar World High School
3rd Prize – S. Nagmani, Shree Santan Dharam Vidyalaya
Quiz Competition – 1st Prize – R.B Kulkarni, Shree Santan Dharam Vidyalaya
2nd Prize – Kamran Farqui, Shree Santan Dharam Vidyalaya
3rd Prize – Gupta Babloo, CBM High School |
