The DMECA Annual Alumni Meet 2026 brought together over 900 alumni, industry leaders, and partners in Mumbai, celebrating the DMET/MERI/IMU community's legacy and contributions to India's merchant navy and global shipping sector. The event featured keynote addresses, felicitations, and performances, including a singing performance by Aditya Narayan. Alumni shared heartfelt messages, highlighting the strong bonds and sense of camaraderie among DMETians. The evening emphasized giving back to the alma mater and strengthening the DMET community.
On January 10, the DMET-MERI Ex-Cadets Association (DMECA) hosted its Annual Alumni Meet & Networking Dinner 2026 at The Leela, Sahar, Mumbai, bringing together over 900 alumni, industry leaders, and partners from across the globe. The event celebrated the DMET/MERI/IMU community's enduring legacy and contribution to India's merchant navy and global shipping sector.
Widely regarded as one of the world’s largest gatherings of DMET alumni, the event saw former cadets from multiple batches converge under one roof, representing a cross-section of the global maritime industry. The evening offered a vibrant platform for alumni to reconnect with batchmates, reflect on shared experiences, celebrate professional milestones, and expand networks within the wider maritime fraternity.
Over 900 alumni attended, representing a cross-section of the global maritime industry. Distinguished industry leaders, including Mr. P.K. Mishra, Managing Director of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), Mr. Arun Sharma, Executive Chairman of IRS, and Capt. Amandeep Bhalla, Marine Head (India) at D’Amico Shipping Group, were present. Mr. Uday Purohit, President of DMECA, emphasized the importance of giving back to the alma mater. Mr. Mudit Mehrotra, Secretary of DMECA, reflected on DMECA's growth and announced an upcoming technical seminar with IRS. A DMETian mountaineer who summited Mount Everest at 58 was felicitated. The evening concluded with dance performances, karaoke, and a singing performance by Aditya Narayan.
"A bond forged at sea and in spirit" - Mr. Sanjeev Dhawan, DMET 1980 Batch
"No matter how far life takes us, the bond we share as DMETians remains thicker than blood. Reuniting at DMECA takes us back to our formative years, when discipline, challenges and camaraderie shaped who we became."
"Where ranks fade and bonds last a lifetime" - Mr. Anirban Bhattacharjee and Mr. Ankit Anand, DMET 2023 Batchmates
"At DMECA, hierarchy disappears and only one identity remains—DMETian. Whether CEO or surveyor, we meet as batchmates, seniors and juniors bound by unity and trust."
"When alumni dream together, institutions grow stronger" - Mr. Uday Purohit, President of DMECA
"DMECA exists to give back—to our alumni and to the alma mater that shaped our professional foundations. Every surplus from this event is reinvested into DMET, and that is our greatest pride."