Shri Shashi Ruia was felicitated with an honorary fellowship by the Institute of Marine Engineers India in a glittering ceremony held in Mumbai recently.
Shri Y Nath read the citation, which narrated the journey of Essar and the achievements of Shri Ruia. The fellowship was presented by Shri Subba Rao, President of the Governing Council of the Institute and Mr Y Nath, member – Governing Council.
Shri Anshuman Ruia received the award and read the acceptance speech on behalf of Shri Shashi Ruia. In his speech, Shri Ruia said he was humbled by the felicitation and recognition and thanked the Institute for bestowing the honour on him. “I accept this honour with all humility on behalf of my colleagues at Essar Shipping,” he added.
In addition to Shri Ruia, Shri KM Sheth, Chairman, Great Eastern Shipping Company, and Shri N Sankar, Chairman of The Sanmar Group, were also felicitated with similar fellowships. The ceremony was attended by Dr Malini V Shankar, Director General of Shipping, as well as senior luminaries from the maritime industry.