INS Shivaji, the Indian Navy’s premier Marine Engineering training establishment, marked the successful completion of Agniveer Marine Engineering (ME) Course 60.958 and the Basic ME ‘Q’ Course for Friendly Foreign Navies, with a total of 409 trainees completing their specialised training.
The graduating trainees included 374 personnel from the Indian Navy, 31 from the Indian Coast Guard, two from the Sri Lankan Navy and two from the Maldives. The successful completion of these courses highlights INS Shivaji’s important role in developing technically competent maritime personnel and strengthening professional cooperation with friendly foreign navies.
Commodore S Parthiban, Commanding Officer of INS Shivaji, reviewed the Course Completion Parade and felicitated meritorious trainees for their outstanding performance during the training programme.
The Marine Engineering courses are designed to equip trainees with the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional competence required to operate and maintain critical engineering systems aboard naval vessels. The training also emphasises discipline, teamwork, leadership and operational readiness, preparing personnel for the demanding environment of maritime operations.
The participation of trainees from Sri Lanka and the Maldives further reflects India’s commitment to enhancing maritime cooperation and capacity building among friendly nations in the Indian Ocean Region. Such training programmes contribute to stronger professional relationships and improved interoperability between maritime forces.
The graduation of 409 trainees represents another milestone for INS Shivaji in its continuing mission to develop skilled marine engineering personnel capable of supporting modern naval operations.
With its emphasis on technical excellence, character development and professional discipline, INS Shivaji continues to contribute towards strengthening fleet readiness and preparing the next generation of maritime professionals to serve with competence, dedication and honour.
