It all began here only. I was dreaming of making something big, here i got my chance. It was a wonderful place to be with 120 of new mariner on the horizon. It was MERI, Kolkata.....
Marine Engineering & Research Institute (MERI), Kolkata The Marine Engineering and Research Institute in Kolkata is one of the premier institutes throughout the nation for training marine engineers. Previously known as the Directorate of Marine Engineering Training, this is the oldest and best known marine engineering college throughout the nation. Popularly known as MERI, this institution provides 100% placement to its students. Students aspiring for taking admission in this institution have to prepare themselves to face huge competition. All those students who are ambitious of establishing their career as marine engineers, their primary aim is to take admission in the MERI. Entrance examination for the Marine Engineering and Research Institute is done through the Joint Entrance Examination and conducted by the IITs. After qualifying this test, the students have to study a 4 year Bachelor’s Degree Program in Marine Engineering. This bachelors’ degree is granted to the students by the Jadavpur University. In this context it is important to mention something about the 4 year Bachelors’ Degree Program, offered by this institute. Before 2000, this course was conducted by the Director General of Shipping but after that with the recommendations of the Board of Assessment for Educational Qualifications, the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Indian Government recognized this highly prestigious course as Bachelors’ degree in Marine Engineering. |
I started my career as a 4th engineer in K-LINE ship management. It was a wonderful begining. Moving across the globe is quite enthrallingand adventurous. It got into the new world with full ahead speed.
MV Akinada Bridge was my first vessel.