Indian Maritime University (IMU) demonstrated its pivotal role in advancing maritime education, innovation and employability during the India Maritime Week 2025. Along with this, IMU signed 13 landmark Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with renowned international universities, research organizations, and industry leaders.
The University’s new international partners include, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Centre for Maritime Logistics, MARIN (Netherlands), MARINET Russian University of Transport, University of Tasmania and National University of Singapore. The new national partners include Chennai Port Authority, Centre for Human Security Studies (Hyderabad), Inland Waterways Authority of India (Noida), Reva University (Bengaluru), Seven Islands Company, Berhampur University and HIMT.
During the MoU signing, Dr. Malini Shankar, Vice Chancellor at Indian Maritime University said, “We are delighted to have signed 13 MoUs with leading research organisations and international institutions. These global academic partnerships aim to build new frameworks for academic exchange, dual-degree programs, collaborative research, and cross-border skill development—strengthening IMU’s commitment to preparing Indian students for global maritime careers.”
As the academic anchor of India’s maritime ecosystem, the Indian Maritime University continues to play a transformative role in shaping the nation’s human capital for the blue economy. As India’s premier Central University for maritime education, research and training, IMU through its strong industry collaborations, global partnerships, and student-driven initiatives, continues to build a competent and future-ready maritime workforce.
