The Naval Connection Celebrates Success at Technology in Maritime (TIM) 2024

The Naval Connection proudly concluded the Technology in Maritime (TIM) 2024 event at the Celebrations Sports Club, Mumbai, showcasing a vibrant platform for maritime innovation and collaboration.

Over the past four years, the Technology in Maritime (TIM) event has established itself as a pivotal platform for technological engagement within the maritime industry. As the largest gathering focused on maritime technology, TIM has evolved into a dynamic startup hub, fostering innovation and collaboration among industry leaders, startups, and academia. This year's event marks a significant milestone, highlighting the industry's commitment to embracing technological advancements and driving sustainable growth through enhanced networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

The event commenced with the Innovation in Maritime (IIM) segment, where students showcased their groundbreaking ideas in dedicated stalls, followed by the Yuva Tarang Cultural festival, celebrating the talents of young performers. Each institute put up a great show of talent and skills.

The afternoon session began with the inauguration of TIM 2024, featuring a welcome note from Capt. Shoukat Mukherjee, CEO of The Naval Connection. The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Rajnish Kumar, a Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar National Award-winning professor from IIT Madras, who provided insightful perspectives on maritime technology. Special Guest Speaker, Padmini Mellacheravu, a technology specialist from Lloyd's Register, captivated the audience with her expertise on future energy technologies and the use of Hydrogen as an alternate fuel for propulsion.

Following these addresses, Capt. Karan Kochhar. MD of Maersk and Shri Ravi Kumar Moka, Ship Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General of Shipping [Tech], delivered engaging talks. The event then transitioned into a B2B session with the Platinum partners Mariapps Team, led by Mr. Arun Janardhan, Director, Software Development, and Rajeev Unnikrishnan, Product Manager.

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