Session on “Exploring Career Opportunities in the Shipping Industry”
25th September 2026
Mechanical Engineering Department of Dronacharya College of Engineering, Gurugram, organized an expert session on “Exploring Career Opportunities in the Shipping Industry” on 25th September 2026. The session brought together 48 students, comprising 40 students from Mechanical Engineering and 8 students from Robotics & Automation, along with Prof. Neha Chauhan, HoD; Prof. Rajesh Mattoo, Associate Professor; Dr. Ankit Agarwal, Assistant Professor; and Dr. Kunal Arora, Assistant Professor.
Mr.GauravBansal, Manager - Outreach, Recruitment, Campus Hiring & Marketing, Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Executive Group of Companies, served as the expert speaker. Through an engaging interaction, he introduced students to the evolving maritime sector and highlighted the wide spectrum of career opportunities available to engineering graduates in the global shipping industry.
With maritime transportation handling more than 80% of international trade, Mr.Bansal explained the sector’s significant contribution to the global economy. He familiarized students with diverse professional pathways such as Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Deck and Engine Operations, Shore-Based Maritime Management, Logistics, Port Operations, Chartering, Shipbroking, Maritime Law, Safety Compliance, and Supply Chain Management.
A key highlight of the session was the discussion on the global exposure and career stability associated with maritime professions. Students learned how the industry offers opportunities to work in international environments, interact with diverse cultures, develop specialized technical expertise, and progress towards leadership positions.
Special emphasis was placed on the importance of industry-oriented training and specialized education for building successful maritime careers. Mr. Bansal explained how institutions such as the Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies help bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry requirements through structured pre-sea and post-sea training programmes.
Interactive discussions allowed students to explore various aspects of maritime careers, including professional roles, training pathways, industry requirements, and international opportunities. The session encouraged participants to look beyond conventional engineering career options and consider the shipping industry as a promising field offering technical growth, professional mobility, and global exposure.
With valuable insights from an industry expert, the session broadened students’ understanding of the maritime ecosystem and its growing demand for skilled engineering professionals. The interaction successfully connected academic learning with real-world career possibilities and inspired students to explore emerging opportunities in the dynamic and globally connected shipping industry.