Sonia Parmar –
On 29 October, the curtains came down on INMARCO 2026 at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake with a strong message of collaboration, knowledge-sharing and future readiness, as industry leaders, policymakers, academics and maritime professionals reflected on two days of intensive discussions focused on shaping the maritime landscape of 2030.
The closing ceremony featured the signing of key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), underscoring the event’s emphasis on fostering strategic partnerships across the maritime ecosystem. Among the notable agreements was an MoU between Hindustan Shipyard Limited and Kakinada Seaports Limited to explore collaboration in shipbuilding operations, infrastructure development and the utilization of existing facilities at Kakinada.
The event also conveyed a message from Mr Nitesh Narayan Rane, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister for Fisheries and Ports Development, Government of Maharashtra, highlighting the state’s commitment to strengthening port infrastructure, coastal connectivity and multimodal integration while advancing sustainable maritime development. The minister noted that the conference theme, “Maritime Landscape 2030: Opportunities and Challenges,” aligned closely with Maharashtra’s maritime growth aspirations.
A celebratory moment marked the completion of 49 years of the Institute of Marine Engineers (India), with members gathering for a cake-cutting ceremony commemorating the institution’s journey since its establishment on 29 October 1977.
Addressing delegates during the closing session, Cmde. Bhupesh Tater (Retd.), Convener of INMARCO 2026, described the conference as one of the most successful editions to date. He revealed that the event attracted nearly 50 overseas delegates and a record 98 supporters, reflecting growing industry engagement and international participation.
Cmde Tater credited the success of the conference to a broad coalition of stakeholders, including more than 400 authors from industry, academia, the Navy, Coast Guard and student communities who contributed technical papers and research. He emphasized that knowledge creation and dissemination remain the core objectives of INMARCO.
A key outcome of the conference will be the development of a comprehensive white paper, capturing the insights, recommendations and deliberations from the various technical sessions and panel discussions. The document is expected to serve as a guiding reference for the maritime sector’s journey toward 2030.
As delegates departed, the overarching message was clear: INMARCO 2026 was not merely a conference but a collective effort to build a more resilient, innovative and future-ready maritime industry. With benchmark participation levels and ambitious plans already taking shape, the organizers are now looking ahead to an even larger and more impactful INMARCO 2030.
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