The extension of the last date for receiving Nominations for the various Maritime Awards given by the Dr. J. Ramachandran Maritime Foundation to 15th June 2024.

    DR. J. RAMACHANDRAN MARITIME AWARDS

    Inviting Nominations

    Dear Sir/Madam,

    Dr. Naesey J. Ramachandran, Founder and Chancellor of India’s first Maritime University, stands as an unparalleled visionary, an eminent educationist, a dedicated social worker and a pioneering entrepreneur whose tireless efforts have transformed maritime education and beyond.

    Dr J Ramachandran Maritime Foundation established by AMET University, Chennai, India is instituting Annual Awards in his name for the first time from 2024 onwards, to honor his legacy and to serve as a beacon of inspiration to Institutions and individuals worldwide, encouraging excellence in Maritime Education and allied fields.

    AWARD CATEGORIES

    1. INDIVIDUAL Category: Dr. J. Ramachandran Maritime Leadership Award
    Recognizing an eminent individual (serving or retired mariners, academicians, shipping industry leaders, or policymakers) whose visionary contributions have significantly uplifted maritime education and created a significant social impact globally, with a focus on sustainable development goals.

    2. INSTITUTION Category: Dr. J. Ramachandran Maritime Excellence Award
    Acknowledging institutions demonstrating outstanding performance and innovation in maritime education and for the shipping industry with a focus on sustainable development goals.

    3. STARTUP Category: Dr. J. Ramachandran Maritime Innovation Award
    Honoring entrepreneurial endeavors (individuals, startups, or small business entities) that have transformed or advanced the shipping industry through new technology, products, or business models, with a focus on sustainable development goals.

    CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

    We are pleased to invite nominations from eligible individuals, institutions, and startups for the Dr. J. Ramachandran Maritime Awards under the above-mentioned categories.

    • AWARDEES WILL BE PROVIDED FREE AIR TRAVEL EXPENSES – ECONOMY CLASS (BOTH WAYS) TO INDIA AND LOCAL HOSPITALITY.

    More details about the Foundation and Awards can be found at https://www.ametuniv.ac.in/drjrmf.html

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Individual Category: Individuals (serving or retired) with notable contributions to maritime education, shipping industry leadership, or policy-making.
    • Institution Category: Maritime education institutions demonstrating excellence and innovation.
    • Startup Category: Startups or small business entities with impactful technological, product, or business model innovations in the shipping industry.

    Submission Guidelines:

    • Mode of Submission: Submit the completed Form and all supporting documents via email to drjrmf@ametuniv.ac.in or through the following google forms –

    o   Individual Category   : https://forms.gle/QuEkrLy4q3hBxxR6A

    o   Institution Category  : https://forms.gle/ABk2Li1etWKCBbR67

    o   Startup Category         : https://forms.gle/BMK1EjEsLm3JAQWp6

    • Mode of Selection: A Jury comprising of Stalwarts from the Maritime domain will evaluate the Nominations and select the best in each category. 

    AGMS-2024

    The Maritime Excellence Awards by the Foundation will be distributed in the AMET Global Maritime Summit 2024 scheduled to be held on 2nd July 2024 at Chennai, India, with the theme “Charting the Future of Maritime Excellence”.
    More details of the AMET Global Maritime Summit 2024 shall be found in the following link:
    https://www.ametuniv.ac.in/gms2024.html 

    Important Dates
    Last date for submission of Nominations           : 15-06-2024
    Assessment of Nominations by the Jury              : 15-06-2024
    Notification of Awardees                                         : 15-06-2024
    Award Ceremony                                                       : 02-07-2024

    We look forward to receiving your nominations and celebrating exceptional contributions to maritime education and the shipping industry.
    Kindly share this information to suitable Individuals/Institutions/Startups.

    With kind regards,

    Col. Dr. G. Thiruvasagam
    Member-Secretary, Dr. J. Ramachandran Maritime Foundation
    And Pro-Chancellor (Academics)
    AMET University, Chennai, India

    Email: drjrmf@ametuniv.ac.in and pca@ametuniv.ac.in
    Mobile: +91956611221/+919840529274

    Copy to:               Dr. Rajesh Ramachandren
    Chairman, Dr. J. Ramachandran Maritime Foundation
    and Pro-Chancellor, AMET University