Peter Cremers, Chairman of the Board at Anglo-Eastern, returned in March to Anglo-Eastern Maritime Training Centre (AEMTC) in Mumbai and Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy (AEMA) in Karjat, two world-class institutions shaped by his vision for maritime training.
Peter and his wife, Myriam, began their visit with a tour of AEMTC Mumbai. At the entrance, they took part in the lighting of the ceremonial lamp, a gesture symbolising the spark of knowledge. They were then welcomed by the Tree of Gratitude, an installation featuring handwritten notes from seafarers expressing appreciation for the training and support they had received at the centre.
Francis Akkara, Principal of AEMTC Mumbai, Vineet Gupta, Managing Director of Marine HR India, and faculty members then showed them around the training centre. Established in 2001 and inaugurated by Peter, AEMTC Mumbai has grown into a 32,000-square-foot facility equipped with advanced simulators to support seafarer training. Francis thanked Peter for his continued support for Anglo-Eastern’s training initiatives, noting that his long-standing motto of “doing a proper job” has helped shape the centre’s focus on strengthening crew competence and maintaining high standards.
The following day, Peter and Myriam visited AEMA. They toured the academic block and were given a closer look at the academy’s infrastructure, training facilities and overall learning environment. They also visited the Language Lab, where cadets use the Orell Talk software to strengthen their English and business communication skills.
The visit then moved to the AEMA Conclave session with cadets and faculty members. Peter spoke about the vision he holds for AEMA, stressing the need to connect training closely with real-world maritime operations as we navigate the changing demands at sea. As he put it, “Ships become much more complicated. How better to make sure that you have the right people around you than with your own training?”
When AEMA was established in 2009, ship management companies operating specialised pre-sea training institutes were unheard of. Reflecting on the scale of that commitment, Peter said: “It was a huge undertaking, but in the formation of this academy there is no moment that we have regretted it. Behind this, there are a lot of people who made this dream come true.”
He also encouraged cadets to make the most of their time at AEMA, describing it as “the beginning of a life-changing experience that will guide you through the world”. “Whether you will go onboard a ship, or end up in an office, or somewhere else, I think what you take from AEMA will change you forever,” he said.
Before departing, Peter and Myriam also took part in a tree planting ceremony, planting a tree named ‘Perseverance’, symbolising growth, sustainability and support for the next generations of maritime professionals.
As the industry evolves, Anglo-Eastern continues to invest in structured, future-proof training to build a strong pipeline of skilled seafarers to support our clients’ needs. Together, AEMA and AEMTC reflect the long-term vision that Peter helped shape and that continues to guide Anglo-Eastern today: nurturing our people and communities as we shape a better maritime future.
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