Experience
C.E. Rakesh Kumar
A highly experienced maritime professional with 36 years of industry experience, including 11 years in the Indian Navy and 25 years in the Merchant Navy.
He holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Naval training at INS Shivaji, Lonavala, and is qualified as MEO Class I (Motor) from DG Shipping, Govt. of INDIA.
With 7 years of teaching experience, he brings extensive technical and operational knowledge to maritime education and training. He joined Training Ship Varren, Khardi Campus as Principal in January 2026, where he contributes his experience in marine engineering, shipboard operations, training, and institutional leadership.
Indian Navy
Merchant Navy
Teaching
Industry
Key Qualifications & Experience
Intermediate (Science)
1976
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Indian Navy · INS Shivaji, Lonavala
MEO Class I (Motor)
MMD Mumbai · DG Shipping, Govt. of INDIA
11 Years Experience
Marine Engineering & Naval Operations
25 Years Experience
Shipboard Operations & Marine Engineering
7 Years Teaching Experience
Maritime Education & Professional Training
Bringing decades of marine engineering, shipboard operations, training and leadership experience to the next generation of maritime professionals.
— Training Ship Varren, Khardi Campus