17 February

The Ministry of Transport and Communication’s Myanmar Mercantile Marine (MMM) College held its 11th graduation ceremony to award the Diploma in Nautical Studies (Dip. N.S.) and Diploma of Maritime Technology (Dip. Mar. Tech) at the college parade ground in Yangon yesterday morning.

At the graduation ceremony, Union Minister for Transport and Communication U Thant Sin Maung presented best cadet (nautical) and best literature (nautical) awards to Cadet Aung Chit Ko, best cadet (engineer) and best literature (engineer) awards to Cadet Min Khant Tun, along with the best parade award to Migathi company.

Also, the Union Minister delivered a graduation speech, followed by graduating companies marching in formation to salute the Union Minister.

At the 11th graduation ceremony, 56 Dip. N.S. and 50 Dip. Mar. Tech. diplomas were awarded. Since the courses began in 1963, 2,716 mercantile marine graduates have been awarded degrees. — MNA (Translated by Zaw Min)