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CHENNAI: Four eminent seafarers were honoured for their contribution to the maritime sector as part of the weeklong 45th National Maritime Day celebrations, which began here on Thursday. They were given a certificate of appreciation and memento. Ennore port chairman-cum-managing director S. Velumani said though India had supplied more than 82,000 people to the maritime sector, its growth was hampered by less number of training institutions, faculty shortage and the youngsters looking at greener pastures. “Though private parties are setting up training institutions in the country, they are inadequate to close the deficit. Worldwide, there is a shortage of 10,000 officers, and we should make good use of this opportunity. Senior and retired seafarers should lend their might to the good cause. They should encourage the youth to choose a maritime career in a big way.” During 2007-2008, all 12 major ports and 180 minor ports in the country handled 800 million tonnes of cargo, 18 per cent more than the corresponding period last year. The Centre had made strengthening of shipping a priority and proposed to take the total cargo capacity to 1.5 billion tonnes by 2011-2012, he said. “Plans were afoot to construct shipping yards on the east and west coasts. Preparatory works are under way, and the Ennore port will be the nodal agency for the east coast. The shipyard will be of international standards, and have the facilities to build large crude carriers. Expression of interests has been invited. We have asked the maritime States to express their willingness for the project,” he said. Vladislav V. Antonyuk, Consul-General of the Russian Federation in Chennai, said India turned out to be a global maritime power with valuable contributions from the seafarers. National Maritime Day Celebrations committee chairman P. Misra said India was 9 million tonne strong in gross register tonnage and a supplier of quality manpower. It was also at the forefront of maritime academy training.
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