Mrs Tarangini S. Vakil, Director (Finance) of the HIMT Group of Institutions, was recently honoured with the prestigious The Marex Maritime Women-Empowerment Awards (MMWA) 2026 in the category Excellence in Business Impact at the 5th Edition of WIMCA 2026 held in Mumbai. The recognition celebrated her significant contribution towards the growth and development of HIMT over the past 27 years, during which the institution has emerged as one of India’s respected maritime education and training centres.
Reflecting on the honour, Mrs Vakil described the award as a recognition not only of her personal journey, but also of the collective efforts and values upheld by the HIMT family since its inception. She remarked, “This award is not just a personal recognition, but a reflection of HIMT’s 27-year journey built on integrity, discipline, affordability, and human values. True success is measured not by numbers alone, but by the lives we impact, the trust we build, and the opportunities we create for future maritime professionals.”
Mrs. Vakil highlighted that HIMT was founded with the vision of delivering quality maritime education rooted in ethics, discipline, affordability, and strong human values. According to her, institutional success should be measured not merely through infrastructure or expansion, but through the opportunities created for students and the trust earned from the maritime industry.
She further emphasized that her leadership philosophy has always centred on integrity, accountability, transparency, and empathy. As Director (Finance), she has focused on ensuring sustainable growth while also maintaining the institution’s responsibility toward students and society. She stressed that maritime education must develop not only technically competent professionals, but also individuals with discipline, ethics, resilience, and a global outlook.
Mrs. Vakil also underlined the importance of inclusivity and equal opportunities for women in maritime, calling for stronger support systems, mentorship, and accessible education to encourage more women to pursue successful careers across the maritime industry.
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