MMCT's State-of-the-Art Campus inaugurated Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal

Hon'ble Minister, Port, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated the newly renovated campus of Mangalore Marine College & Technology (MMCT) on November 13, 2025. The event marked a significant milestone in MMCT’s journey toward maritime education and excellence.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by distinguished dignitaries, including Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Dr. Bharat Shetty, Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS, Shri Sushil Mansingh Khopde, IPS, Dr. Venkata Ramana Akkaraju, and Capt. M.P. Bhasin.

Spread over 1,50,000+ sq. ft., the MMCT campus integrates world-class training infrastructure, including fully functional Ship-in-Campus training, world-class simulators, advanced marine workshops and laboratories, smart classrooms, computer labs, digital library, and fully renovated hostel accommodations.

MMCT offers a range of Directorate General of Shipping (DGS)-approved programs that prepare students for rewarding maritime careers: Graduate Marine Engineering (GME), Electro Technical Officer (ETO), Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS), and General Purpose (GP) Rating Course.

Established in 2010, MMCT holds the distinction of being Karnataka’s first and only DGS-approved Marine College, dedicated to shaping competent maritime professionals for the global shipping industry. The MMCT 2.0 campus is a symbol of the institution’s commitment to continuous growth and technological advancement.

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