The Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding (CEMS) is a dynamic knowledge center for skill development established under the Sagarmala initiative by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways. It is promoted by the Indian Register of Shipping. Recently, CEMS made a significant impact at the Global Maritime India Summit (GMIS) 2023. This event provided CEMS with an opportunity to engage with industry professionals and gain invaluable feedback on customized training solutions. CEMS also received invitations from industry leaders to participate in skill development initiatives.

During GMIS 2023, CEMS had the opportunity to establish strategic alliances by signing Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with several partners. These included the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai, CYIENT, Seatech Solutions International Pte, and Logistics Sector Skill Council. The MOUs were signed in the presence of esteemed dignitaries from the Government of India, including Shri Sarbananda Sonowal (Hon'ble Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways & AYUSH), Shri Dharmendra Pradhan (Hon'ble Minister of Education & Skill Development and Entrepreneurship), Shri Shripad Naik (Hon'ble Minister of State for Tourism and Ports, Shipping and Waterways), Shri Shantanu Thakur (Hon'ble Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways), Shri T K Ramachandran (Hon'ble Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways), and Shri Bhushan Kumar (Hon'ble Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways).

The strategic partnerships emphasize CEMS’ commitment to fostering innovation and driving positive change across a wide range of sectors through skill development. Through these collaborative agreements, CEMS aims to harness the strengths and expertise of its partners to boost industrial growth, drive technological advancements, and advance workforce development. This event provided an excellent opportunity for thought leaders, industry experts, and innovators to converge and shape the future of manufacturing and industrialization. Through its active participation in GMIS 2023 and the signing of these MOUs, CEMS demonstrates its commitment to pioneering innovative and sustainable practices within industrial landscapes with the support of the Indian Register of Shipping & Sagarmala.