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On behalf of Shanghai Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SSNAME), I would like to extend my heartiest congratulations to you on the 90th anniversary of St Petersburg State Marine Technical University (SMTU).

SMTU has always proved its worth with commitment and sincerity, and has gained a well-deserved recognition and reputation. SMTU and SSNAME have had a long-time cooperation in the field of naval architecture and marine engineering since we signed the Agreement of Cooperation in 2012 during the World Maritime Technology Conference in St Petersburg organized by SMTU-NTOS. SMTU hosted many Chinese experts who spoke at numerous international conferences and seminars organized in Russia and SSNAME helped to organize technical visits of SMTU students and professors to Shanghai to learn about the leading enterprises and universities in the Chinese Maritime Engineering Industries.

In addition to this, SMTU has contributed extensively to Marintec China and Senior Maritime Forum, which are held every two years. Also, SMTU and SSNAME have had good cooperation in World Maritime Technology Conference (WMTC2018) hosted by SSNAME in Shanghai, and in Pan Asian Association of Maritime Engineering Societies (PAAMES) initiated in 2004.

I hope the friendship between SMTU and SSNAME last forever.

Wish SMTU all the success for the 90^th anniversary and many more years to come. 

Original Letter

I am overwhelmed to know that St Petersburg State Marine Technical University (SMTU) has reached 90 years of renowned service in education and research in Marine Technology. The University has generated highly qualified designers, technologists, marine engineers, naval officers and strategists in naval warfare, not only for Soviet Union but also for several countries. Among them, India was the greatest beneficiary of this University in advanced technology and systems, and also training for the naval architects from Navy and Industries, who came out of this University with masters and doctorates. I am aware that the University worked on advanced concepts such as flying supersonic torpedo in underwater. Such great ideas can only emerge from original thinkers, who always put their country above everything else, including their personal needs.

The system of studies, research and culture of the University are unique and are one level above compared to that of any other University in the world. This view is based on the quality of students and researchers passing out every year. I am aware that some of them have built Advanced Institutions of Eminence in Naval Design, Testing and Simulation and also developed world class Systems for the Navy.

I am honoured to receive a honorary Doctorate degree from this great University, which I cherish as a remarkable achievement in my life, having contributed for Indian Naval Systems and BRAHMOS as Founder CEO & MD of this Indo-Russian Joint Venture to develop the most advanced Supersonic Cruise Missile, which has been inducted in the three wings of Indian Armed Forces.

On this memorable occasion of celebrating the 90th year of SMTU, I wish a great future and look forward to the 100fh year celebration with naval world assembling at St. Petersburg to honour this world renowned University.

Original letter

On the occasion of the 90th Anniversary of St Petersburg State Marine Technical University, I am happy to congratulate SMTU for this great achievement. Aalto University from Finland have had long and very fruitful cooperation and friendship with SMTU since the early 2000 century. We have organized join educational events both in St. Petersburg and in Helsinki. AALTO experts have given extensive lectures within BP-SMTU lecture series. We have been enjoying cooperation in the field of Arctic technologies and marine traffic safety especially related to the shipping activities in the Baltic Sea. We have organized a number of joint technical visits of AALTO students to St. Petersburg and SMTU students to AALTO and relevant Finnish enterprises. In addition, some former students of SMTU have worked under my guidance at AALTO. We have been working successfully together on EU projects at the symposia and international alliances. All these activities have also enabled us to form close and relaxing personal friendships.