समुद्रीय प्रशासन महानिदेशालय
Directorate General of Maritime Administration
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Government of India
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MMD Chennai at the NUSI Seafarers Tri-Tournament, Seafarers' Club, Chennai

Seafarers' Club, Chennai  ·  Friday, 11 September 2026

The National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI) organised the NUSI Seafarers Tri‑Tournament at the Seafarers' Club, Chennai, on Friday, 11 September 2026. Seafarers from the region competed through the day in chess, carrom and table tennis.

“Three Games. One Spirit. Countless Champions.”

Capt. Anish Joseph, Principal Officer, Mercantile Marine Department, Chennai, attended the prize distribution ceremony as Chief Guest, accompanied by Binish Chandra Varma M, Deputy Director and Shipping Welfare Officer in charge, Seamen's Employment Office, Chennai. The Principal Officer was felicitated by the union and presented the winners' and runners up trophies in the three events. Prizes to the finalists were also handed over by the Deputy Director.

Addressing the gathering, the Principal Officer commended NUSI for creating an occasion that brought seafarers together ashore in a spirit of healthy competition and fellowship, and observed that sport and recreation are an integral part of seafarer welfare and wellbeing, which the Department supports fully.

The event concluded with a group photograph of the participants, organisers and guests.

Mercantile Marine Department, Chennai  ·  DGMA