In a fine display of discipline, strength, and professional excellence, 340 trainees of the Agniveer (ME)-01/25 Batch, including personnel from the Indian Coast Guard and Friendly Foreign Nations, successfully completed their professional Marine Engineering training at INS Shivaji.
The culmination of the rigorous training programme was marked by an impressive Passing Out Parade, symbolising the transformation of young recruits into technically proficient and operationally ready Sea Warriors of the Indian Navy.
Blending Academic Rigor with Operational Skills
The training at INS Shivaji combined intense academic instruction, hands-on technical training, and core naval values, equipping the Agniveers with the engineering competence and professional ethos required to operate and maintain complex marine propulsion systems at sea. The graduates emerged confident, capable, and mission-ready to meet challenges across diverse maritime environments.
Commanding Officer Reviews Parade
The parade was reviewed by Commodore S Parthiba, Commanding Officer, INS Shivaji, who commended the trainees for their discipline, grit, and unwavering determination displayed throughout the course.
Awards for Meritorious Performance
During the ceremony, meritorious Agniveers were felicitated with awards for excelling in academics, technical proficiency, and overall performance during training, recognising their dedication and commitment to naval service.
The successful completion of the ME-01/25 course reinforces INS Shivaji’s role as the premier marine engineering training establishment of the Indian Navy and highlights the growing international cooperation and professional integration fostered under the Agniveer scheme.
