Hong-Kong
headquartered and a global shipping conglomerate, ‘Anglo-Eastern’ was awarded
as an ‘Outstanding Foreign Employer of Seafarers’ for the 17th time in the last
21 years at 61st National Maritime Day celebrations in Mumbai on April 5, 2024.
India’s most reputed
maritime academic institution owned and operated by Anglo Eastern near Mumbai
city in India, ‘Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy’ secured '1st Rank' in pre-sea
training institutes conducting courses for the second consecutive year at
National Maritime Day celebrations event held in India recently.
Anglo-Eastern Group
currently employs around 21,000 Indian seafarers.
Commenting on these
prestigious awards won by Anglo Eastern, Capt Vinay Singh, Group Managing
Director Marine HR - Anglo-Eastern, said, "We are honoured to be
recognized by the National Maritime Day Committee as an Outstanding Foreign
Employer of Indian Seafarers. Anglo-Eastern has been dedicated to the
development of Indian seafarers for over 40 years, and our commitment has been
acknowledged by the Directorate General of Shipping of India on more than 15
occasions in the past two decades”.
“We have set high
standards by providing comprehensive support in recruitment, training, career
development, while prioritizing seafarers' safety. Our "We Care"
program sets a global standard for crew welfare services, seafarers' engagement
to foster a sense of community, and promoting health and wellness.
Anglo-Eastern embraces social responsibility and is committed to empower Indian
seafarers for successful maritime careers,” Capt Vinay Singh added.
History was created
in navigation in India when SS Loyalty, the first ship of The Scindia Steam
Navigation Company Ltd journeyed to the United Kingdom, which was a crucial
step in India's shipping history as the sea routes were earlier controlled by
the British. This day was first observed on April 5, 1964 informing people and
spreading awareness about intercontinental commerce and the economy worldwide.
Since then it has been observed every year on the same day.