World Maritime Technology Conference

About the Conference

World Maritime Technology Conference (WMTC) is held once in 3 years under the auspices of World Maritime Technology Congress. WMTC is a global confluence with a large participation and contribution from the global maritime sector.

WMTC consists of 21-member organisations from 17 countries connecting professionals the field of maritime technology and allied sectors. The WMTC Congress, oversees the Conference (WMTC) and steers the conduct of the event.

The Institute of Marine Engineers (India) Chennai Branch is very proud to get the opportunity to host this prestigious conference .

India is a fast-growing economy and Chennai being one of the oldest seaports of India and a centre of trade contributes to the GDP of the nation in a significant way. Chennai comes under the list of major Indian ports and has two to three fast-developing minor ports and ship building yards in its hub. The expanding maritime trade has brought many ship owners, ship management and logistics companies to this City. With its rich and ancient heritage, Chennai shines as a maritime success story and sits well as one of the trade-gateways of the country. It is a natural selection that has brought WMTC to Chennai in 2024. WMTC 2024 will host you to enjoy the tradition, culture and hospitality of the Southern Indian shores, here in Chennai.

Students’ Section

WMTC 24 invites students also to participate and help build their bright careers. The conference will offer matchmaking events and competitions, offering them the possibility to meet and network with leading shipping companies and maritime organisations.

Chairman's & Convenor's Message

"You Get to Make Your Own Choices, but You Do Not Get to Choose Your Consequences"

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, …"

Charles Dickens comes to our minds as we reflect upon the state of shipping today. Juxtaposed between Trade Wars, Galloping Technology, Regulatory Challenges and Climate Change issues, we could be looking like a deer caught in the headlights, unable to comprehend where our future lies.

The Lehman Brothers crisis of September 15, 2008, now close to 15 years ago; yet we have not been able to overcome its impact, just as we have never been able to avoid the odd bout of flu every winter, and of course the Covid-19. There has been a continuous stream of regulations, in the wake of galloping technology, escalating political gamesmanship across nations, and also with safety management continuing to be an issue, duty of care towards crew remains questionable.

Is it the first choice industry for an entrepreneur? For the hopeless romantics, it is!

We would like stakeholders in the industry to come forward to make a case for Shipping, We invite you to Chennai and fearlessly present views to make the industry safe, environment friendly and investor supportive. In Chennai, one of India's largest cities and its cultural capital, you would find the rhythm and the beat to speak your mind, with an unwavering conviction and unfounded joy.

On behalf of the Organising Committee and The Institute of Marine Engineers (India), Chennai Branch, we extend a warm invitation to you and your organisation to actively participate and support the three day event, between December 4-6, 2024 in Chennai. We provide you in attachment, a copy of the canvas, and we hope to engage you in cool pre-winter periods in India.