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◉ Residential Technical Entrepreneurship Training Program, a collaborative initiative presented by CEMS and MCED

About CEMS

We are a skill development initiative undertaken by Ministry of Shipping along with Siemens Industry Software India Pvt Ltd & Indian Register of Shipping in line with Prime Minister’s initiative of Skill India. The project aims to impart Industry 4.0 relevant training in latest software & hardware tools and technology used in the engineering industry.

A one stop comprehensive training centre for imparting high end training in latest software & hardware technology aiming to transcend designing & manufacturing processes to Industrial 4.0 / Digital 4.0 levels, to enhance productivity and optimize production costs.

Strategically located at Mumbai & Vishakhapatnam, creating competencies with 18 state of the art labs, covering all possible aspects of manufacturing.

LAUNCH OF CEMS

Hon’ble Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji 17 Nov 2017, Mumbai

CEMS INAUGURATION

Hon’ble Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal 23 Feb 2022, Vizag

Our Mission

To promote advancement & implementation of maritime industrial skills in advanced digital manufacturing-factory concepts through research & education partnership with the industry.

Our Vision

To become an International Nodal Centre in South Asia & South East Asia and attract students from neighbouring countries and serve as a knowledge base and thought leader for the targeted disciplines for related technologies and engineering skills in the Digital – Physical combination, for maximum throughput.

Industry Collaboration

Producer – Consumer Interactions

This relationship necessitates some collaboration as the producer (academia) has to ensure that the output satisfies the needs of the consumer (industry) to a large extent, and vice versa. Hence, one form of collaboration, which is more in the nature of a feedback loop, is for the industry to provide inputs back to the academic institutions regarding their perception or evaluation of their products (students).

Collaboration in Continuing Education

One of the core competencies of academic institutions is teaching. Many institutes, who are engaged in education at high end, have the wherewithal to provide training for high-end manpower development in topics relevant to industry. Therefore, a natural collaboration is possible for the institutes to conduct training in various topics of interest for the industry.

Collaboration in Research

In a world driven by Intellectual Property, there is an increased interest in research collaboration. Though academicians in most good institutes engage in Research, collaboration is only possible when industry has a need for the same. Though the goal of research is to create new knowledge, industry wants to utilize this to create products and generate revenue. Today academic institutions are conducting both basic and applied researches; the latter is of greater interest to industry.

Industry linked learning model

Industry skill development program aims at linking education system to Industry. The learning model connects the four spokes of individuals & institutions to industry and knowledge bodies.

Qualitative improvements in Technical Education

Improvements in labs infrastructure by adopting latest open technologies in engineering design, manufacturing, analysis and management to serve the needs of targeted industries. Skill up-gradation of faculty. Update course curriculum to align with modern industrial practices. Promote innovation, assist exploratory research projects to foster relevant industry innovation.

Promote Industry Academia partnership

Establish Industry partnerships to guide, support, and validate industry relevant learning activities.

Enhance Employability Aspects

Support technical institutions with modern equipment and state of art technologies and assist integration of technology into college curriculum.

Create Skilled Manpower Pool

Create skilled manpower pool to cater current and future industrial landscape of the region. Facilitate the pursuit of career opportunities by ITI’s, Diploma Graduates, Under Graduates, Post Graduates, Research Scholars and working professionals. Enable technology adoption by industry.

Mr. Vinay S. Kshirsagar

Director ISSPL, CEMS & SAFESS.
CFO Indian Register Of Shipping

Mr Vinay Kshirsagar Managing Director, of IRCLASS Systems and Solutions Private Limited (ISSPL).

A science Graduate & Chartered Accountant, holding an Advanced Diploma in commercial data handling with more than 35 years of experience in finance and accounts.

Was working as Chief Financial Officer of the Indian Register of Shipping since 2012 and holding directorship posts in 3 associate companies of IRS viz; IRClass Systems and Solutions Private Limited, Center of Excellence in Maritime & Shipbuilding & Safess.

Previously also served and worked as Chief Financial Officer in Shreyas Shipping & Logistics Ltd(also known as, Shreyans Shipping) Until August 31, 2012, for the past 12 years, & as GM in Chowghule Steamships Ltd for 14 years.

Mr. Kshirsagar is the author of INR-USD Forecast an Innovative thought Published by Vikas Publication in 2015, and USD INR Forecast & Risk Management Techniques Published by CP Publication in 2018.

Addressed and presented in CFO forums on many occasions and various other forums like ICAI conference, Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Bombay Chamber of Commerce, Bank of New York & Mellon Indian Subcontinent Annual Conference. On financial foreign Exchange, dynamics hedging strategies, economics and other finance subjects.

In the last 1 and a half year have delivered lectures and presentations on ESG & sustainability topics in following National and International Summit such as

Date	Topic	Summit
15NOV21	What does the rise of environmental, social and governance (ESG) mean for trade finance?	Trade Finance India Summit 2021
12APR22	Evaluating ESG frameworks and reporting standards for their ability to deliver for stakeholders, regulators, and overarching business objectives.	9^th Finance Transformation India Summit
01JUN22	Environment and Maritime Social Responsibility	INMEX SMM India Conference
15NOV22	ESG in the Indian Debt Market	4^th Annual Debt syndication Summit
21JUL 23	The finance function takesa leadership position in the development of ESG policies and frameworks	11^th Finance Transformation India Summit

Membership details:-

In past represented as a member of the Finance Committee of the Indian National Ship Owners Association (INSA),
Currently a member of ASSOCHAM Maharashtra.

Awards & Recognitions:

CFO 100 Award for 4 consecutive years (2011 to 2014) for outstanding performance in the finance sector.
Indira Finance Super Achiever Award in 2013.
National Level Award, “The Pride of India – Bhaskar Award 2015”
Most influential CFO –India from CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) award in 2015 and 2016.
CFO Brand Slam Leadership Award in 2017.

Mr. P. K. Mishra

Managing Director – Indian Register of Shipping
Additional Director – CEMS

Mr. P. K. Mishra is a distinguished maritime professional with expertise in marine engineering and strategic leadership, backed by a career spanning over three decades.

Currently serving as the Managing Director at Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), Mr. Mishra has also assumed the role of Additional Director – CEMS, effective 22nd November 2024.

Having been with IRS for 25 years, he has held multiple key positions, rising from Surveyor in 1998 to Chief Surveyor in 2023. His extensive experience and in-depth industry knowledge make him a valuable leader in the maritime sector.

Industry Contributions & Expertise

Over the years, he has played a multifaceted role in specialized surveys for a diverse range of vessels, including oil tankers, LNG carriers, and passenger ships, while overseeing operations across various global locations.
His expertise extends to inspections and surveys for both ships in service and new constructions, covering shipyards and manufacturing plants in India, China, South Korea, Singapore, Europe, the UK, and South America.
A strong advocate for innovation, safety, and quality standards in the maritime industry, he has actively contributed to IACS panels & expert groups.

Global Representation & Recognitions

Represented the Indian Flag at MEPC Meetings (2012–2022) at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and participated in various IMO meetings, including the PPR Sub-Committee, Assembly, and Council.
Awarded Gold Medal in his MBA (Transfer of Technology) in 2008.
Received the H.S. Rao Memorial Technical Paper Award (2013–2014).
Honored by the Government of Brazil with the “Medal – Merit Tamandare” in 2019 for his contributions to environmental matters at IMO.

With his vast experience and unwavering commitment to excellence, Mr. P. K. Mishra continues to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of safety and quality in the maritime sector.

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Dr Kesavadev Varikkattu Karottu

Director

Dr. Kesavadev Varikkattu Karottu boasts nearly two decades of professional expertise spanning industrial, academic, and research realms. He obtained his B.Tech. degree in Naval Architecture and Ship Building from Cochin University of Science and Technology in 1998 and commenced his career as a Management Trainee at M/s. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, gradually rising to the roles of Senior Engineer and Assistant Manager. In 2005, he pursued advanced studies in Japan, supported by a prestigious Japanese Government Scholarship, culminating in both a master’s and a PhD from Hiroshima University. Following his academic pursuits, he spent five years in the Japanese shipbuilding industry as a design engineer and researcher with M/s. Tsuneish Shipbuilding Company Limited. Dr. Kesavadev joined the Indian Maritime University in 2015 as an Associate Professor, later being promoted to the position of Professor in 2021. Since 2022, he has been serving as the Director of the Indian Maritime University, Visakhapatnam Campus. With a number of technical publications to his name, Dr. Kesavadev is actively engaged as member in various statutory bodies of Indian Maritime University and different committees constituted by both Central and State governments.

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Mr. Bhushan Kumar

Director

Shri Bhushan Kumar serves as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and waterways, Government of India. He is responsible for Ministry’s flagship scheme ‘Sagarmala’ and public private partnership (PPP) projects in all major ports. Prior to this role, he was Vice President (Projects & Contracts) in GSPC LNG Limited.

He is a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. He holds Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from IIT, Delhi. He also holds professional certification in Marine Engineering. Additionally, he has attended professional programs on Project Management and Contracts Management in IIM Ahmedabad.

Shri Kumar has more than 22 years of maritime sector experience in various multidisciplinary functions like projects planning, project management, business development, contracts, engineering, operations and maintenance. He has also worked onboard merchant vessels as marine engineer. He has played key role in the development of several mega port-infrastructure projects.

He is Director on board of Sagarmala Development Company Limited, India Ports Global Limited, Haridaspur Paradip Railway Company Limited, Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Limited and Centre of Excellence in Maritime & Shipbuilding. He is also serving on the Boards of Paradip Port Trust and JNPT as trustee. He has been the trustee on the Boards of Vishakhapatnam Port Trust and Mumbai Port Trust.

Mr. Gautam Chatterjee, IAS(Retd.)

Director

Gautam Chatterjee is a retired officer of the Indian Administrative Service of the Maharashtra Cadre. A Gold Medalist in M.Sc. Mathematics from Patna University, Mr. Chatterjee also holds a post graduate diploma in Urban Planning and Housing from the Institute of Housing Studies, Rotterdams, The Netherlands.

In his illustrious career spanning over 33 years, Mr. Chatterjee has held several important assignments both in the Government of Maharashtra and Government of India, notable among them beingCollector of Ratnagiri,Additional Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai Municipal Corporation, Joint Director General of Foreign Trade in the Ministry of Commerce,CEO of Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority, CEO of Slum Rehabilitation Authority, OSD of Dharavi Redevelopment Project, Principal Secretary of Maharashtra Housing Department, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, Director General of Shipping in the Ministry of Shipping and Additional Chief Secretary, Transport and Ports Department of Government of Maharashtra.

After his superannuation, he served as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra before taking over as Chairperson of the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA).

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About CEMS

LAUNCH OF CEMS

Hon’ble Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji 17 Nov 2017, Mumbai

CEMS INAUGURATION

Hon’ble Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal 23 Feb 2022, Vizag

Our Mission

Our Vision

Industry Collaboration

Qualitative improvements in Technical Education

Promote Industry Academia partnership

Enhance Employability Aspects

Create Skilled Manpower Pool

Board of Directors

Mr. P. K. Mishra

Mr. Vinay S. Kshirsagar

Dr Kesavadev Varikkattu Karottu

Mr. Arun Sharma

Mr. Gautam Chatterjee

Joint Secretary Sagarmala

Mr. P. K. Mishra

Mr. Vinay S. Kshirsagar

Dr Kesavadev Varikkattu Karottu

Mr. Arun Sharma

Mr. Gautam Chatterjee

Joint Secretary Sagarmala

Advisory Board & Management Team

Mr. Rabindra Sah

Mr. Ravikanth Yamarthy

Cdr. Gopi Krishna Sivvam (IN) Retd.

Prof. PVGD Prasad Reddy

Mr. Saurab Gaur, IAS

Cmde Hemant Khatri, IN (Retd.)

Mr. JV Ramamurthy

Mr. Rabindra Sah

Mr. Ravikanth Yamarthy

Cdr. Gopi Krishna Sivvam (IN) Retd.

Prof. PVGD Prasad Reddy

Mr. Saurab Gaur, IAS

Cmde Hemant Khatri, IN (Retd.)

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Mr. Arun Sharma

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