Cadet of the Week: Kush Rana 🌊

This week, Lloyd’s Maritime Institute proudly features Kush Rana as our Cadet of the Week — an ambitious Marine Engineering student already making his mark through innovation and leadership.

◆ Who is Kush Rana?

Kush is a B. Tech Marine Engineering student at the Indian Maritime University, Kolkata Campus, set to graduate in 2026. With a strong academic foundation and hands-on projects, he has earned recognition for his commitment to maritime technology and sustainability.

◆ His Key Achievements

Winner of the IMO Mock Research Paper Presentation 2023 for his Ammonia–Stirling hybrid propulsion innovation.
Champion of Transtech 2023 and two-time winner of Sell It Tempest (2023, 2024).
Third place in Talk a Tech 2024 and recipient of a Certificate of Excellence by Code Innovation Series on GitHub.

◆ Experience & Leadership

Senior Content Writer at Merchant Navy Decoded, with 100+ published blogs.
Industry exposure through internships at BALES Logistics & Shipping and MarineX Research.
Founder of The Marine Times, a digital news channel with 1,000+ regular readers.

◆ Why His Journey Matters

Kush is an Associate Member of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects and a member of IMarEST, with multiple maritime certifications. His passion for research, innovation, and sustainability positions him as a future leader in shaping cleaner, smarter shipping.