Building Careers, Empowering Industries, Creating Opportunities
A diversified business group committed to excellence in maritime education, shipping services and crew management.
Varren Group is a dynamic and diversified business group with a strong presence in maritime education, shipping services, and crew management.
Varren Group is headed by Mr. Vikesh Premnath Upadhyay (Founder & CEO), a shipping industry veteran with more than a decade of experience. He has achieved several accolades and won many awards, including Inspiring Shipping Personality of the Year by Indian Ship Management Summit & Sagar Gaurav Puraskar, Most Inspiring Personality with Outstanding Leadership in Shipping Management & Maritime Education by Atal Samman Samaroh in 2024, to name a few.
Established with a vision to create meaningful opportunities and deliver excellence across industries, the group has successfully built a reputation based on trust, professionalism, innovation, and customer-centric services.
Over the years, Varren Group has expanded its footprint by developing businesses that serve both aspiring professionals and industry stakeholders. From shaping the careers of future seafarers to providing comprehensive shipping solutions services, our commitment remains the same — delivering quality, reliability, and long-term value.
Building Excellence Across Maritime Education & Shipping
Varren Group is committed to developing world-class maritime professionals and delivering reliable shipping solutions through education, innovation and industry expertise.
Training Ship Varren
Training Ship Varren
Training Ship Varren (TSV) is one of India's leading maritime training institutes dedicated to preparing aspiring seafarers for successful careers in the Merchant Navy. Approved by DG Shipping, Government of India, the institute offers industry-focused maritime education and training programs that combine classroom learning with practical exposure.
IMU DNS
Diploma in Nautical Science
DG Shipping Approved CourseGeneral Purpose Rating
GPR Programme
DG Shipping Approved CourseADNS
Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science
UK MCA Approved CourseHNDME
Higher National Diploma in Marine Engineering
UK MCA Approved CourseWith experienced faculty, modern training facilities, and strong industry connections, Training Ship Varren continues to shape the next generation of maritime professionals and support India's growing shipping industry.
Varren Marines Shipping
VMS Shipping
VMS Shipping serves as the maritime services and shipping solutions arm of the group. Founded by maritime professionals with extensive industry experience, the company provides end-to-end shipping and crew management solutions to ship owners, operators, and maritime stakeholders.
Crew Management
Shipping Management
Ship Technical Management
Ship Maintenance & Repair
Ship Spare Parts
With a commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction, VMS Shipping helps bridge the gap between maritime talent and industry requirements while supporting the evolving needs of the global shipping sector.
Our Shared Commitment
Whether we are training future seafarers or supporting maritime operations, our goal remains the same: to create opportunities, build trust, and make a lasting impact in the industries we serve.