Maser Chief Petty Officers conference starts in Mumbai

The maiden two-day long Maser Chief Petty Officers (MCPOs) conference, an initiative of Western Naval Command (WNC) to integrate and empower senior sailors, started here today.
The conference was inaugurated by Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, WNC, this morning, a Defence release said.
The conference of sailors with rich expertise and experience is aimed at participative management, with analysis and views being put forward in professional and frank manner, it said.
The conference will cover entire spectrum of naval operations, HR issues, technical and administrative challenges, maintenance philosophies and harnessing of information technology, it added.
MCPOs from Naval Units in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and Karnataka are participating in the conference as delegates.

The conference is also being managed by senior sailors, including preparation of agenda, presentations, discussions, and issue of proceedings, the statement said.
Vice Admiral Luthra stressed on the importance of empowerment at all levels, including intellectual empowerment.
He urged the participations to contribute effectively through objective analysis and discussions.