Outstanding results by AEMA alumni in the 2025 Certificate of Competency (CoC) examinations reinforce the Academy’s enduring legacy of academic excellence, professional competence, and maritime leadership.
Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy (AEMA) is proud to celebrate another outstanding achievement in its tradition of developing high-performing maritime professionals.
Ms Gargi Jayadeep Nair and Mr Mohammed Tabish Mirza, both from DNS 23 batch, achieved the highest marks in the female and male categories respectively in the 2025 Second Mate (Foreign Going) CoC examination. The awards were presented by India’s NMDC (National Maritime Day Celebrations) Committee in recognition of their outstanding performance.
Currently serving as Third Officer onboard MV Ellington, an Anglo-Eastern managed vessel, Tabish credited AEMA’s training, mentorship and learning environment as key contributors to his success, expressing his gratitude to both the Academy and Anglo-Eastern for supporting his professional journey.
These accomplishments build on AEMA’s strong track record of success in CoC examinations. Recent years have seen a succession of top-performing alumni, including Sandra Varghese (Second Mate CoC Topper, 2023), Umang Raj (Second Mate CoC Topper, 2024) and Sameer Jotwani (Chief Mate CoC Topper, 2024). The achievements of Gargi and Tabish further reinforce AEMA’s sustained record of excellence in professional competency examinations.
Behind every success story is a combination of dedication, discipline and expert guidance. These results reflect not only the commitment of the alumni themselves, but also the unwavering support of AEMA’s faculty and trainers, whose efforts continue to shape the next generation of maritime professionals.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Gargi and Tabish on their remarkable achievements and wish them continued success in their maritime careers. Their accomplishments serve as an inspiration to present and future cadets and reaffirm AEMA’s commitment to developing officers who excel both in examinations and at sea.
Voices from the award recipients
Mohammed Tabish Mirza
Third Officer
AEMA DNS 23 Division 2
Highest marks award recipient, Second Mate (FG) Male Category, CoC examination 2025
“I joined AEMA back in 2021, a part of DNS 23 Division 2. AEMA played a huge role in my life to get here. I cleared my Second Mate exams in first attempt in 2025, inspired by the Mission 30 programme of Anglo-Eastern.”
“The award means everything to me. It helps me reflect back onto the time I invested into getting it, the long night hours of studies, solving papers, by-hearing rules.”
“My main motivation came from my mother, Zafar Jahan. Ever since I joined my first ship, she always encouraged me to go through the exams with my best capability and always believed I’ll get through it in one go.”
Gargi Nair
Third Officer
AEMA DNS 23 Division 2
Highest marks award recipient, Second Mate (FG) Female Category, CoC examination
“Receiving this award is a proud milestone in my maritime career. It recognises my dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence, and motivates me to continue striving for the highest professional standards. It will definitely help me achieve more success in the future.
I am deeply grateful to AEMA for its excellent training, dedicated faculty, and continuous guidance. The strong academic foundation and practical approach provided by the academy played a significant role in helping me achieve this recognition.
Also, I’m grateful for my supportive parents who played a big role in pushing me throughout my exams.”
This article first appeared in LeaderShip, Anglo-Eastern’s quarterly magazine. Read the full September 2026 issue here.
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