Master Mariner with over 5+ years of experience as Master on Oil / Chemical Tankers and 3+ Years of Teaching Experience. Principal of HIMT College and has experience in taking classes for Pre Sea (Nautical), Nautical Competency Courses, and Modular Courses.

Worked as Chief Engineer on various types of vessels. Total Sailing Experience of 20 Years & Teaching Experience of 17 years. Working with HIMT since July 2004 for Engineering Pre Sea, Competency & Modular Courses.

Mr. Sekhar is an Alumni of Guindy Engineering College, Chennai. His sea career spans over 25 years and has served as a Chief Engineer on various types of vessels for over 12 years with different International Shipping Companies. On Shore he has served close to a decade in the Ranks of General Manager / Technical Superintendent and Vice President handling shipyard Projects including planning / execution / Safety in various Companies like Chokani Shipyard & ESSAR CISCO. Joined HIMT as a Faculty for various Competency & Modular Courses in 1998. He is Course Incharge for Specialized Chemical Tanker Safety Course and also serving as Executive Director.

13 years of onboard experience, Ashore worked as Ship Designer, Supervised Ship Constructions, Port & Infra Structure works., Carried out Ship Repairs, Chief Manager- National Ship Design & Research Centre, General Manager (Tech) – Dredging Corporation of India, MMD Surveyor, Controller of Examinations with Indian Maritime University with additional charges as Registrar and Director. Currently the Principal of VIZAG HIMT

Master Mariner with over 12 Years of Sailing Experience. Faculty with HIMT since Aug 2007, teaching various Nautical Competency Courses & Modular Courses.