2012 was the first time that the Day of the Seafarer really got celebrated in India.
Over 2000 seafarers gathered for the function that was held in Mumbai.
Amongst the many speeches and presentations made on the occasion, one remarkable gesture of the seafaring community that stood out strikingly was their acknowledgment of Capt T. K. Joseph’s immense contribution to maritime training. Considered an icon of maritime education for having helped to raise the standard of maritime education in the country during his forty years of dedication to this field, he was presented a memento as a token of appreciation.
I was honored to have Captain T.K. Joseph as an instructor. I have great respect for him as a teacher and seafarer.
