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Dr. Venkata Ramana Akkaraju Appointed Vice-Chancellor Of Indian Maritime University

Dr. Venkata Ramana Akkaraju took charge as the Vice-Chancellor of Indian Maritime University in Chennai on November 3, 2026. He previously served as the Chairman of the New Mangalore Port Authority, bringing extensive experience in maritime operations and port management. The university stated that under his leadership, it aims to boost academic excellence, research, innovation, and industry collaboration as India's maritime sector experiences rapid growth.