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Dr. Harry S. Banga and Angad Banga of The Caravel Group have acquired the International Maritime Institute (IMI) in order to develop the next generation of global maritime talent. Through IMI, a maritime training institution established in 1991, located in Noida, North India, The Caravel Group aims to provide maritime education, and expanded career pathways for aspiring cadets and marine engineers. IMI will continue to develop future ship officers through its existing pre-sea training programmes, while also introducing specialised courses in emerging maritime technologies, alternative fuels and sustainability-driven operations.
The Caravel Group says it will apply IMI’s knowledge and expertise to advance the learning and development programmes on offer to its 28,000-strong workforce across Fleet Management Limited and other maritime operations. This will include advanced simulator training, as well as specialised courses in alternative fuels, emissions reduction and digital navigation. The Caravel Group will also expand leadership programmes to support career progression from cadet training to senior command roles.
According to Dr Harry Banga, “The maritime industry is facing an urgent challenge to attract and develop young talent to sustain global shipping operations. Through this acquisition, The Caravel Group is making a long-term investment in the education and development of maritime professionals and creating lifelong career opportunities for the next generation.”
