MANET Pune has specially instituted Training and Placement Cell that interacts with the reputed shipping companies to place maximum number of eligible cadets from B. Tech. – Marine Engineering & B.Sc. – Nautical Science. At MANET Pune, we always strive for the perfect placement record, helping our cadets get the perfect start for a rewarding career at the sea. Almost every year, the MANET placement record has been 100% and our cadets have been placed in the most reputed Indian and foreign shipping companies.

MANET Pune was established in 2001 and the first batch of B. Tech Marine Engineering was graduated in 2004. Now our cadets are sailing across the globe with reputed shipping companies. Some cadets, after clearing their COC examinations of DGS and other required courses, are successfully handling the responsibility of Chief Engineers. We’re extremely proud of our cadets and continue to inspire them by staying connected through the Alumni connect.

MANET Pune has started B.Sc. Nautical Science course in 2010 and the first batch was graduated in 2013. The graduated cadets had joined the shipping industry as Trainee Navigating Officers and are now navigating across the different oceans. Some of our cadets are preparing to get the paramount rank in nautical domain i.e. Captain of the ship.

MANET believes in imparting complete education encompassing academics, hands-on training, soft skills etc. which ultimately leads to the best placement record. Based on the framework drawn by D. G. Shipping, the qualified and experienced staff at MANET strives to impart in-depth knowledge along with primary focus on practical training, thus customizing the education to the needs of today’s shipping industry.

Most of the reputed shipping companies start their placement process in third year for B. Tech. – Marine Engineering cadets & in second year for B.Sc. – Nautical Science cadets. Cadets with no backlogs can register for the placement process & can get placed in renowned shipping companies.

Placement cell also provides assistance to the MANET Alumni at their different career stages for further developments.

OBJECTIVES OF PLACEMENT CELL

1. To train the cadets of 4 years B. Tech. –Marine Engineering & 3 Years B.Sc. – Nautical Science in various fields which are necessary for
   placement processes, as per the changing trends in shipping industry, complying with DG shipping.
2. To get maximum cadets of 4 years B. Tech. –Marine Engineering & 3 Years B.Sc. – Nautical Science placed in shipping or related companies per year.
3. To co-ordinate with various shipping companies in a view of getting new companies for campus interviews.
4. To motivate cadets to acquire technical knowledge and soft skills in terms of career planning and goal setting.
5. Follow-up with the changing dynamics of the shipping industry and groom the cadets.

Placement Process

1. Placement cell connects with the shipping companies.
2. Shipping company mentions the requirement & eligibility criteria for placement drive.
3. The company may ask
   1. Total list of cadets or
   2. Shortlisted cadets by mentioning the specific requirement.
4. The placement cell coordinates with the company for further placement drive steps.
5. The placement drive can be conducted in online, offline, or hybrid mode (as per the company’s convenience).
6. General steps in placement drive (Online/Offline) are as follows:
   1. Test (PI/PLI/OPQ/ Technical)
   2. Interview (1or 2 rounds)
   3. Physical Medical examination at the company approved medical center.
7. Company communicates the final selection through mail.
8. Placement cell issues a notice about the selection of cadets.
9. Placement cell updates the records & data at university portals, websites, etc.
10. Placement cell updates the company on cadet’s progress periodically.

Placement Initiatives

1. Placement Induction Program
2. Specially curated Comprehensive Training Plan
3. Soft Skills training
4. Officer Like Quality (OLQ) Training
5. Enclosed Space Entry Course
6. 4G Welding Course
7. Gas Carrier Ship Familiarization Course
8. Special Electrical Training
9. Hydraulics & Pneumatic
10. Advance Welding and Cutting
11. Safety drills
12. MANET Milieu (Grand Shipping Industry Conclave)
13. MOU with ‘The Naval Connection’ & “Orzel Maritime’.
14. Presence in all maritime events as a sponsor or partner for company connect & branding.
15. Alumni Events
16. STCW certifications
17. On-board training & Port visits
18. Ship-in-Campus Training
19. Undertaking by the cadets to abide by the rules & regulations.