The month of May will bring in a  new chapter in the history of Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies as Director Mr. Man Mohan Singh steps out at the end of an over two year old tenure at the helm of affairs of the institute. Mr. Singh, a veteran Administrative officer of the Indian Administrative Services, Maharashtra cadre joined the institute at the very infancy of the Lonavala campus and played an important part in the growth process- a very challenging job indeed.

Coming into a field totally alien to his former career, we applaud Mr. Singh's contribution and his involvement – particularly in  the area of  personal growth of cadets. He closely watched the growth of each cadet and monitored their performance even after they passed out and joined ships.

A fitting farewell was accorded to him on the last day of his work in the institute on 30th April with half a day of activities including parade inspection, farewell speeches and finally the cheering of the cadets lining up the entire pathway from the administrative building  to the campus gate.

Many in the campus will deeply miss his active presence in the coming days. We wish him the very best for all his future endeavours and as Mr. Singh pointed out, although  he has handed over his charge to his incumbent Principal Prof. Swamy , SIMS will always remain in his heart even in future.