TRANSTECH is a flagship event of Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI) and is a national-level annual technical paper presentation and model-making competition. This edition of the event took place from March 10 to March 12, 2026, at the TMI campus.

The event is hosted by Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune, and the Institute of Marine Engineers (India) – Student Chapter (TMI, Pune), in association with the IMEI Pune Branch and The Institution of Engineers (India), Pune Local Centre.

TRANSTECH provides a common platform for engineering students to present technical papers and working models on a wide range of topics. It encourages young engineers to engage in activities such as paper presentations and research work, thereby empowering them with sharp analytical thinking skills. This year’s theme was: “Maritime 5.0: Reimagining Ocean Tech for a Resilient Future.”

The event witnessed a large participation from AEMA, with 3 research papers, 5 models, and 3 posters presented.

In the Technical Paper Presentations, the technical committee evaluated submissions based on innovation and the effective use of simulation software. Each presentation was strictly timed at 12 minutes, followed by a 3-minute Q&A session. AEMA bagged the First Prize and Best Paper in the subtheme “Predictive Fault Detection for Shipboard Systems Using Machine Learning.” The winning cadets were Ravikumar Kolli, Ramesh Ramani, and Siddarth Nair.

AEMA received two consolation prizes as well, in the two subthemes: 1. Carbon-Negative Shipping Technologies and Pathways and 2. Ballast-Free Ships.

In the Model Making Competition, entries were judged on design, practicality, and relevance to the subthemes. Once again, AEMA excelled by securing the First Prize, which included a cash award of INR 6,000. The winning model, titled “ACELTRAK NAV SYSTEM” was developed by DNS cadets Priyambakam Soni, Mohit Kumar, and Nabh Sharma. This team was also awarded the “Best Model” by the Institute of Marine Engineers (IME).

The Second Prize was secured by GME cadets Arush Pradhan and Harshwardhan Swami for their model titled “Passkey-Based Lockout System.”

TRANSTECH ’26 successfully bridged the gap between academic research and industrial application. Interactions with eminent personalities and rigorous technical sessions provided participants with valuable insights and enhanced their analytical perspective on the future of the maritime industry.

Congratulations to all the winners, and appreciation to everyone for bringing laurels to the academy!