er a seeAbout Gujarat Maritime Board - The Promoter + Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) is a statutory body set up by instituting the Gujarat Maritime Board Act, 1981 “+ GMB's broad mandates to regulate, operate and promote the non-major = portsof Gujarat + GMB's visionary policies and farsighted intatives have catapulted Gujarat ‘so evolveas the orch-bearer of India's maritime grovth saga, = Peer The Maritime the County @ FEE Brand of India oes ree Ce carrerasGMU ‘serene Considering the fact that the demand for global seafarers likely to increase drastically, Gujarat visualizes the setting up of a knowledge bank in close collaboration with Maritime Industry, ‘academia and government, Inspired by the success of Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, the stale por sector is actively contemplating development of a Maitime University in Gujarat ‘tomeet the demand for skilled manpower for the maritime industry. The state port department has also tied up with one Gujarat based university to commence coursesin Marine Engineering. Similarly, post graduate courses with specialization in maritime and shipping sectors are being promoted ointy wth the Gujarat University - Narendra Modi uote of Hon'ble Prime Minister when he was the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Gujarat \We are envisioning the development of a World Class Maritime University to cater to the growing need for providing skiled manpower as well as to promote research and innovation inthe maritime sector. Vilay Rupani Hon'ble Chief Minister of GujaratMessage from the President | greet you with the happy tidings that Gujarat Maritime Unversity i all set to commence is journey into maritime studies from the Academic Year 2019-20. We have been deliberating on ‘the challenges of diversifying into skill development and we have come to the conclusion that with Gujarat being a frontrunner maritime state in the country, development of human capital forthe maritime sectoris theneed ofthe hourifindia has to be recognized as a maritime nation slobally. Taking about the port sector scenario in Gujarat, the Stat isnot ust blessed with the country’s long coastline, but we have been living and defending arch maritime legacy. The 48, non-major ports regulated by Gujarat handles more than 30% of the total national cargo, We have the best in class port infrastructure in the State. Government of India has also taken proactive initiatives for development ofthe port sector. However, when it comes to maritime 230 services. Let me tell youwhy. Our focus til now has been more on creating world class ports and inthe process, our country has established more than 130 institutes catering to maritime education. The concentration of the majority of these institutes, however, has been on technical education. Resultanty, the prospects of commercial education in this sector has remained largely unexplored unlike Geveloped maritime counties. services, asa country, we have become a net importer of This is where the Gujarat Maritime University will be a value differentiator Inthe first phase, we plan to launch only commercial courses and later in the second phase expand more and focus fon the technical value chain, We are starting two post graduate courses, one in marie law {and the second in International Trade Law from ths year from our transitory campus at Gujarat National Law University, We are also exploring possibilities of collaboration with global institutes of repute to start short term programs for working professionals andlaterexpandinto other areas of commercial maritime education in the frstyear of our launch, | urge the youngsters to take advantage of these courses and explore the unlimited ‘opportunities the maritime sector hasto offer, Dr. J..N. Singh, IAS President, Gujarat Maritime UniversityGMU When we talk about the port sector in India, the fist name that comes to mind is Gujarat Maritime Board, which n the words of the Hon'ble Prime Ministers the Maritime Brand of India, Gujarat has been living and defending a rch maritime legacy andi is our effort to ensure that Gujarat remains a leader not justin port and port lec development, but alsoin providing silleg professionals necessary for thissector‘o grow, ‘The Gujarat Maritime University is a step inthis direction, We plan to star in the Academic Year 2019-2020 with two fulltime courses, one in Maritime Law and the second in Internationa ‘rade Law. Law in the context of matitime sector's a niche area as trade that takes place in the sea of things that occur at ea are very different from the everyday laws as these matters also involve international regulations and policies. Very limited opportunities fr skill development are availabe in the country for those who are keen to pursue a career in these subjects. Hence, inthe frst phase, we are establishing 2 School of Maritime Lav, Policy & Administration where these two fulltime programs willbe taught. Going forward, itshallbe our endeavor to establish School of Maritime Management and School of Marine Technology, Centre of Executive Education and Continuing Education. You will find more details about these courses in this brochure invite you to build a career in the maritime sector, opportunities of which have largely remained in the shadow as the sector in total has not been marketed, We will have eminent Academics and industry stalwarts who will help you navigate your career to greater heights Shri Mukesh Kumar, IAS Provost, Gyarat Maritime UniversityStakeholders Speak | congratulate the Government of Gujarat and the Gujarat Maritime Board for setting up the Gujarat Maritime University ~the fst in the state. am confident thatthe university will provide unlimited ‘opportunities in the maritime sector fr the talented youth of Gujarat. ‘The Government of India has undertaken several proactive initiatives to realise the vast and Untapped potential in the maritime sector Being home to a number of worid-cass ports, and the largest coastline among the Indian states, Gujarat has the potential to spearhead India's transformation nto a global maritime superpower In order to keep pace with the changing trends in the maritime industry, India has to focus on building 2 skiled and competent human capital. | therefore see the setting up of the Gujarat Maritime University asa game-changer. The university wil be instrumental in reinforcing Gujarat’s image as the leading state in Maritime infrastructure and trade. The youth ofthe country stands to gain immensely out of yet another laudable and proactive initiative by the Government of Gujarat. Mukesh Ambani “chsiman & MO, Reine Indes Investing in human capital will be the game changer in next few decades and Gujarat’s timely intervention with the development of Gujarat Maritime University will help the State reap the benefits ofits visionary thinking, ‘This initiative will ensure that trained student are taken on board which wil in turn enhance India's compettiveness in the changing face of maritime industry across the globe. Such reactiveness grandly demonstrates the state's commitment and preparedness in developing the maritime sector ‘whieh will go along way in building tomorrow's maritime infrastructure. I congratulate the Gujarat Maritime Board team on this wonderful and welcome initiative. Gautam Adani Chairman, Ada Geoup Congratulation to the Gujarat Maritime Board Team. The opening of the Gujarat Maritime University isan investment into highly skiled work force for te logistics industry in Inia, An innovation and technology driven academic pursuit san essential prerequisite to empower logistics professionals to dive growth and meet the needs ofan Industry which is undergoing far reaching changes at an unprecedented pace. >» Soren Skou chief Execatve Officer A. PMollar- MaerThe Indian Maritime sector has been consistently exhibiting strong growth and is slated to be the maritime market of the future. The establishment of Gujarat Maritime University (GMU) is an endeavour by the Gujarat Maritime Board to provide afilip to this growth bybridging the knowledge gap within the industry. Gujarat Maritime University has been established ul the Gujarat Private 2009. The prime objective of Gujarat Maritime University is to be a Universities global « professional training and it aims to enhance and increase the human capital and capacity of maritime industry both in India and across the globe. The aspiration is to serve the global maritime community by producing educated and well trained professionals in the maritime domain. inter of excellence in maritime education, research and development, Inthe first phase, the University plans to offer programs catering to the commercial aspects of Maritime value chain like maritime law, shipping finance and economics, maritime management, logistics, ship broking, ship finance, chartering, ship ‘management just to name a few. The frst phase will also have short term Executive Development Programs and Management Development Programs. The second, 2 ill focus on the technical aspects. FeAbout Gujarat Maritime University Z, maritime industry both in india and across the globe 9 5 eee geet rem cten ee RS aninterdisciplinary approach to learning + Toaddress the challenges ofthe industry and encourage innovation through cutting-edge research and collaboration with industry + To serve the global maritime community by producing educated val vabedind dual 55Blue Print of the University‘Addmission Fee s.2,000/- General Security Deposit Rs, 10,000/- eetuneiuetetn en) For Indian Nationals - UM Professional Sea For Indian Nationals - ae Rs. 180,000/- For NRI& Foreign s.110,000/- + Nationale ‘usp 4000 * GMU holds the right to amend the fees structure without any prior notice Admissions to LLM with global extership Eligibility Criteria: LLB degree/equivalent degree in Law from a recognized University, with at least 559% marks (60%in case of SC/STstudents) ‘Admission Process (On the bass of CLAT Eligibility Criteria Graduation degree from a recognized University Selection process: + Application form scanning + Motivation Letter whicn should specity why theirapplicaton should be considered andhow will the course be useful to them in career ‘advancement. For Applying Visit http://gmu.edu.in/Short Term Course Center of eee eet secrecy Executive Education & Management Development Programmes International Partnership UPA afeany STE srenusnons. AsIIME & LOUISTIES EXBERTS Value Proposition ‘Complete portfolio of course programmes to choose from Curriculum with international standards Convenient location in Gujarat saves international travel (time and costs) for participants Tailor-made contents and modular in structure Direct knowledge transfer from experts and scientists from Rotterdam Maritime Capital of Europe Joint Certification by Gujarat Maritime University, ‘Erasmus UPT and STC InternationalGMU (GUJARAT MARITIME UNIVERSITY case at sehr, Transitory Campus : At GNLU Campus | Attalika Avenue Knowledge Corridor | PDPU Road | Koba | Gandhinagar - 382426 | Gujarat | INDIA Ph: +91-79-23270500 | E: info@gmu.edu.in