32 officers of Indian Navy along with six from Sri Lanka Navy, one each from Bangladesh, Kenya and Myanmar have successfully completed 105 weeks of Marine Engineering Specialisation Course MESC at INS Shivaji on 29 Dec 2023. RAdm K Srinivas, ACOM(DandR) was Chief Guest for Passing Out Parade. As part of course curriculum, the officers underwent rigorous watch keeping onboard various warships and have undertaken challenging marine engineering projects. The officers inculcated an aptitude for technical assignments and research through a wide array of projects, ranging from development of Programmable Logic Controller PLC based Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition SCADA system for AC and Refrigeration plant and development of Unmanned Surface Vessel using satellite navigation. During ceremonial parade, awards were presented to officers excelling in various fields by Chief Guest. Lt Karan Pramod Bhoite was awarded ‘Best All-Round Officer’ trophy while Lt Vishal Upadhyay was awarded 'First in Order of Academic Merit’. ‘Best Sportsman’ trophy was awarded to Lt Abhishek Pitale and Positive Living Officer’ to Lt Karamveer Singh. ‘Best International Officer Trainee’ was awarded to Lt Cdr Mostafa Tanveer of Bangladesh Navy.
