Academy Leadership
Head of Academy
Mr. Tejinder Pal Singh Bhamra
C/E Tejinder Pal Singh Bhamra has had sailing experience in diverse types of ships in Anglo-Eastern Ship Management (AESM) Hongkong for 12 years.
His previous shore assignments include 5 years in Learning & Development functions with Manufacturing Industry (Kirloskar Group) and 3 years in Projects & Technical functions (Bernhard Schulte Ship Management Ltd).
He is a fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineers India (I.M.E.) and member of Forum for River and Ocean Scientists and Technologists (FROST). He has submitted various technical papers in National/International Conferences and Seminars related to Ballast water Management System, Antifouling system and Nano paints technology in Coastal Shipping and Inland Waterways.
He holds a degree in Mechanical engineering, also having PGDBM from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies Pune, and a Diploma in Training & Development from Indian Society of Training & Development (ISTD Pune, under Ministry of HRD).
Mr. Bhamra plays a pivotal role in designing rigorous training programs that meet International Standards, ensuring trainees and cadets are ready with all the practical skills, safety knowledge, and technical proficiency necessary for the maritime industry. His vision as a Principal of AEMA prioritizes both student development and industry relevance, for maintaining AEMA’s position as a leader in maritime education and professional development.
During his long association with AEMA, Mr. Bhamra has been instrumental in setting up AEMA workshops 1 and 2, installation of the three types of Ballast water treatment systems, construction of a new swimming pool, construction & commissioning of Hostel 4A & B, Solar plants each of (100 kW & 118 kW) and many other green initiatives.
Senior Executive Leadership
Executive Deans
Capt. Sudhir Chand Rai
Cmde Ashutosh Ridhorkar, VSM (Retd)
Course In-Charges (CICs)
Course Leadership
CIC Nautical
Capt. Santosh Pandey
CIC Engineering
Mr. Yogesh Chonkar
CIC ETO
Mr. Anil Sharma
Faculty Members
Academic Faculty
Capt. Sandeep Shivanagi
Master Mariner / Senior Faculty Nautical
Capt. Siddharth Agnihotri
Master Mariner / Senior Faculty Nautical
Capt. Gaurishankar Hiremath
Master Mariner / Provost Nautical
Capt. Ashutosh Kandwal
Master Mariner / CIC - OCTCO Nautical
Capt. Ashish Bal Dikshit
Master Mariner / Faculty Nautical
Capt. Moid Ahmed
Master Mariner / Faculty Nautical
Capt. Shrijit Nair
Master Mariner / Faculty Nautical
Capt. Sandeep Ganapathi Sowkur
Master Mariner / Faculty Nautical
Mr. Vijay Chavan
Chief Engineer / Senior Faculty Engineering
Mr. Jai Prakash Gupta
Chief Engineer / Faculty Engineering
Mr. Kishore Alapati
Electrical Officer / Faculty Engineering
Mr. Vivek Tiwari
Electrical Officer / Faculty Engineering
Dr. Prakash Birhade
Medical Officer (MBBS - Doctor) Health
Mr. G.M. Ansari
Mathematics / Faculty DNS
Mr. Mahesh Kulkarni
Mechanical / Faculty GME
Mr. Shashikant Sharma
Computers / Faculty All Courses
Mr. Rohit Iyer
Psychologist / Faculty All Courses
Mr. Pankaj Bauskar
Computers / Faculty DNS
Ms. Salini Krishnan
English / Faculty DNS
Ms. Sweta Singh
Physics / Faculty DNS
Ms. Pooja Bhosale
Librarian AcademicsVisiting Faculty Members
Guest Mentors & Experts
Dr. Madhu Joshi
Topic Expert Visiting Faculty
Mr. Krishna Singh
ETO Faculty Visiting Faculty
Mr. Vishesh Verma
ETO Faculty Visiting Faculty
Mr. Amol Shewale
Engine Faculty - DNS Visiting FacultyVisiting Faculty Member
Topic Expert / Guest Faculty Visiting FacultyTechnical & Marine Instructors
Practical & Workshop Training
Mr. Onkarnath Mishra
Instructor – Workshop Workshop
Mr. Dinesh Kumar Rai
Instructor – Workshop Workshop
Mr. Nitinkumar Patel
Instructor – Workshop Workshop
Mr. H.N. Singh
Instructor – Fire-Fighting Safety
Mr. Birendra B.S. Yadav
Instructor – Seamanship Seamanship
Mr. Parag Joshi
Instructor – Seamanship Seamanship
Mr. Dinesh Kharat
Instructor – Workshop Workshop
Mr. Balwant Paswan
Instructor & Safety Officer Safety
Mr. Rahul Khamkar
Instructor – Seamanship Seamanship
Mr. Hari Om Singh
Instructor – Seamanship Seamanship
Mr. Suresh K. Prajapati
Instructor – Seamanship Seamanship
Mr. Akhilesh Dube
Instructor – Workshop Workshop
Mr. Raju B. Gite
ETO Lab In-charge ETO Lab
Mr. Pravin Kumar Bhole
Instructor – Workshop Workshop
Mr. Ratan Das
Instructor – Workshop Workshop
Mr. Datta H. Paygude
Instructor – Workshop Workshop
Mr. Kunal B. Hagavane
Instructor – Workshop Workshop
Mr. Jayesh Shelke
Instructor – Workshop Workshop
Mr. Sachin Nandu Durge
Asst. Instructor – Workshop Workshop
Mr. Kiran Wanjale
Instructor – Workshop Workshop
Mr. Yogesh Jadhav
Instructor – Workshop Workshop
Mr. Nitin T. Ghare
Instructor – Workshop Workshop
Mr. Vijay Dubey
Instructor – Workshop WorkshopWardens & Medico Officers
Cadet Care & Medical Officers
Mr. Erakulam S.K. Kutty
Warden & Instructor Warden
Mr. Shiv Charan Lal
Warden & Instructor Warden
Mr. Yashpal Bhandari
Warden & Instructor Warden
Mr. Vinod Kumar
Warden & Instructor Warden
Mr. Brundaban Barik
Medico & Instructor Medical


