Testimonials
SNAS has played a crucial role in moulding many of the Maritime Industry Leaders of today. This is what they have to say,
Prof (Dr) K Sivaprasad
PROFESSOR,
DEPARTMENT OF SHIP TECHNOLOGY
“When the essence of professionalism amalgamates with activities, the outcome is bound to become more enriched. Irrespective of nature of the fields in which the activities are held, professionalism plays an important role in improving the quality of the system.
SNAS is a synonym of professionalism among the student communities. Established four decades ago in the Department of Ship Technology, SNAS still continues to contribute substantially to the upliftment of the academic,
co-curricular and extra curricular activites of the students of the department.
SHIPSTECHNIC, the annual technical journal brought out by the society and ANCHORAGE, techno cultural national festival are the testimonials for the achievements by SNAS.
Recent editions of Erudite Talks by SNAS using virtual platforms have attracted the attention of the
maritime community.
My sincere prayers in this context is, “Iet more and more accolades be showered on SNAS for the years to come”. Best wishes to SNAS for the new endeavour.”
ANILDAS NT
CEO & MD,
CONCEPTIA
“The Society of Naval Architecture Students (SNAS) of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has grown from strength to strength. Each batch of students has put their might in developing and extending the sphere of influence of SNAS. The SNAS has also networked with the Alumni and got them to participate by sharing of industry experience through the SNAS webinar series called “Sea and Beyond”.
The students actively participate in intra university as well as inter university activities involving sports and cultural activities. I am very happy to see the involvement of the students in developing professional awareness through well planned Naval Architecture related activities such as Software workshops and innovative designs.
I wish SNAS all the very best for a bright future in developing it’s members into promising Naval Architects.”
Dr M Abdul Rahim
Corporate Officer Regional Manager,
Middle East and South Asia
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK)
“SNAS is very active in promoting not only academic but also extracurricular activities of students to make them well rounded individuals. They conduct regular seminars by inviting experts from around the world which is very valuable in enhancing the industry knowledge of the students. SNAS edit and publish the technical journal Shipstechnik by inviting technical papers from around the world, which is a source of technical knowledge. Through their activities, SNAS indirectly plays a very valuable role in enhancing the quality and competence of the students. I wish SNAS every success in their endeavours”
CYRIL VARGHESE
GLOBAL LOGISTICS DIRECTOR,
FLOUR
“The Society of Naval Architecture Students (SNAS) has been in the forefront of shaping the future of Naval Architects from the Cochin University of Science and Technology, by offering them avenues to hone their technical skills, leadership and managerial acumen and groom students into well-rounded Global citizens. The passion that is imparted by SNAS in all avenues, whether it is in publishing the Shipstechnik, organizing Anchorage, conducting alumni outreach, galvanizing the community to put their heart into winning multiple events on/off campus, or in contributing to worthy causes, is highly commendable. We wish SNAS smooth seas and fair winds for the many years to come”
SOHAN ROY SK
CEO,
ARIES GROUP
“Today’s student is on a journey to being tomorrow’s professional, the final destination being an Industry. Succeeding in any Industry depends on efficiency, for which technical and soft skills should be used together. In my own campus life, SNAS played a major role in developing my soft skills that helped me to mould myself as a successful Maritime Professional”
Sandeep Pandalai
Bureau Veritas
“I had been a member of SNAS 3 decades back and have seen the evolution of SNAS from the infancy stage to the matured stage currently in with active participation of the SNAS members as well as alumni of DOST. Appreciate the enthusiasm and efforts of SNAS in organising webinars and other activities so as to enhance professional as well as personal skills sets and to establish direct connect with industry experts on international levels..my heartfelt congratulations to the office bearers and members of SNAS and wishing you all the very best.”
Manikantadas VT
Director Marine Operations,
Europe Middle East and Africa,
McDermott International.
“Since its inception in the Seventies, SNAS has been in the forefront of providing the Naval Architecture community with the latest in technology and innovation of design and building of ships. It has also provided an excellent platform for aspiring students to undertake research and publish articles of common interest among the community. Congratulations on launching the new website, and I wish SNAS the very best. “
SUNIL KUMAR
FOUNDER DIRECTOR,
VERITY MARITIME SOLUTIONS
“Since its inception SNAS has played an active role in improving the technical knowledge of DOST students through regular academic discourses, and acted as the bridge between the students and Alumni and marine industry..As Alumni members we are proud of SNAS and congratulate SNAS and its office bearers”
Capt P Jayasanker
Joint Director,
Indian Navy
“Society of Naval Architecture Students has always been punching well above the realms of a students’ organisation. It has been responsible in bringing out hidden skills in the students by organising various events like Technical Seminars, cultural festivals such as Anchorage and publishing yearly technical journal called Shipstechnic. Belonging to a generation that left the alma mater three decades ago, it indeed gives me a sense of pride to see the current form of SNAS. The team has been regularly conducting online seminars and interactive sessions using the current pandemic as an opportunity to interact with subject experts among the Alumni. I am sure, this synergy between the Alumni association ( DOSTAS) and SNAS, will lead to a glorious future. I wish the team SNAS all the very best and urge them to keep up the wonderful work”
SOJAN VARKEY
Team Manager,
Maersk Lines - Fleet Technology
“Greatly impressed by the series of webinars SNAS has arranged during the last one year and more. The webinars which are mostly covered by our own Shiptech alumni are all well researched and presented in an excellent manner. They are all very informative for the current students as well as alumni and friends. As you have informed, these webinars will certainly help to increase the aptitude and technical competence of the students and will also give them a competitive edge over their contemporaries.
Also appreciate all efforts for uploading these webinars on Youtube and making it available for everyone to watch later at our convenience. Thank you very much for all the efforts put in by the SNAS Team for presenting these webinars and here is wishing you all the very best!”