During a recent visit to Bhubaneswar, India, Raimo Nikkilä, Director of Sales, Marketing and Business Development at Mevea, had the pleasure of meeting with the management of the School of Maritime Studies (SOMS) at Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM).
As part of the visit, Mr. Nikkilä conducted a short video interview with Captain Gaurav Chhabra, Associate Professor at the School of Maritime Studies.
In their discussion, Captain Chhabra and Mr. Nikkilä explore the School of Maritime Studies’ role in maritime education and the ongoing collaboration between Mevea and Centurion University — a partnership founded on shared values of innovation, quality training, and real-world learning.
Located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Centurion University is recognized for its hands-on, industry-driven approach to education. Captain Chhabra highlights how the School of Maritime Studies combines classroom instruction with simulator-based exercises that prepare cadets for real-life maritime challenges. This commitment to experiential learning aligns closely with Mevea’s mission to deliver world-class training simulator technology that supports modern professional development across industries.
Expanding Impact Beyond Borders
The collaboration between Mevea and the School of Maritime Studies also extends internationally. Through SOMS’s satellite campus in Lagos, Nigeria, the university is introducing advanced simulation-based learning beyond India — empowering maritime and port professionals to train safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
Watch the Full Interview
In the video below, Captain Gaurav Chhabra introduces Centurion University, its School of Maritime Studies, and explains how the collaboration with Mevea supports the university’s vision for practical, technology-driven education.
👉 Watch the full discussion between Mr Nikkilä and Captain Chhabra to learn more about this strong global partnership in maritime simulation and training.