HIMT College Hosts Premier Convocation, Commissioning a New Generation of Nautical Officers

In a distinguished ceremony upholding the finest traditions of the maritime service, HIMT College formally marked the passing out of its Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) Batch 4 and B.Sc. Nautical Science Batch 12 on June 13, 2026. The milestone valedictory event marked the formal entry of a highly disciplined, technologically proficient, and resilient cohort of future nautical officers into the global merchant marine workforce.

The convocation commenced with the arrival of the Chief Guest, Capt. Anish Joseph, Principal Officer-cum-Joint Director General of Shipping (Technical) (I/c). He was received with high institutional protocols and traditional honors by the executive leadership team of HIMT, which included Dr. Sanjeev S. Vakil, Chief Executive Officer; Mrs. Tarangini S. Vakil, Director – Finance; Capt. Anand Subramanian, Principal, HIMT College; Mr. Kirtan Vakil, Director – Business Development; and Mr. Tirth Vakil, Director – Operations.

The formal proceedings opened with a crisp, vibrant passing out parade and an inspiring, flawless Guard of Honour presented by the smart and disciplined cadets.

Following the parade, Capt. Anish Joseph conducted a comprehensive tour of the institution’s premier infrastructure. A key highlight of his visit was touring and experiencing HIMT’s world-class sports complex facility. Recognizing that physical endurance, teamwork, and athletic discipline are core pillars of a successful seafaring career, Capt. Joseph highly commended the campus’s professional-grade fitness and recreational amenities designed to foster holistic cadet development. 

Delivering a powerful and deeply impactful keynote address, Capt. Anish Joseph shifted focus from academic achievements to the harsh, dynamic realities of deep-sea operations. He provided the graduating cohorts with six vital operational and ethical “anchors” designed to guide their trajectories through an evolving maritime landscape:

The management, faculty, and staff of HIMT College extend their heartfelt congratulations to the passing out cadets of DNS Batch 4 and B.Sc. Nautical Science Batch 12.