The Department of Marine Catering & Hotel Management organized a Career Guidance Program cum Alumni Interaction on 30 June 2026 for the first-year students on the topic “Hospitality Job Opportunities in the Cargo Shipping Industry”. Totally 75 students actively participated in this event. Mr. Aravindha Samy, Chief Cook, Fleet Management Pvt, Mumbai, an alumnus of the 2014–2017 batch, shared his experience in the cargo shipping and hospitality industries. He explained the duties and responsibilities of a General Steward, the documents required to join a ship, and the sign-on and sign-off procedures. He also discussed safety drill practices and the contract period followed in the shipping industry. The session was informative and motivated the students to explore career opportunities in the maritime hospitality sector.