By Ms Sini Manchala Deputy Registrar (Vice Chancellor Secretariat)

Chennai 16.10.2025 –  The Executive Director of IAMU Prof Takeshi Nakazawa visited a member University, the Indian Maritime University (IMU) at their Chennai office. The discussions involved the role of IAMU and how member Universities can take benefit from the various schemes offered.

IMU highlighted the conduct of an International Conference in Feb 2026 and invited IAMU and requested support in reaching out to the other member Universities.

IMU discussed the prospects of conducting an online workshop with the member Universities of IAMU for sharing best practices. The discussion was fruitful and many ideas on engagements and for creating Global Maritime Professionals were identified.

(L to R) – Cmde KD Joshi (IN) retd Controller of Examinations IMU., Dr. Malini V Shankar Vice Chancellor IMU, Prof Takeshi Nakazawa Executive Director IAMU, Prof Sankaran Dean (Consultancy, Training and Research), Ms Sini Manchala Deputy Registrar (Vice Chancellor Secretariat)

(L to R) – Prof Sankaran Dean (Consultancy, Training and Research), Dr. Malini V Shankar Vice Chancellor IMU, Prof Takeshi Nakazawa Executive Director IAMU, Dr Rajoo Balaji Prof Vice Chancellor IMU, Mr. Siddharth Coordinator for Vice Chancellor