Best of luck to the Class of 2026 of Maritime Engineering graduates!
On Friday 25 September, the students of the Class of 2026 completed their course with a ceremony, attended by their families, lecturers and a number of alumni.
Pascal Leblond, Director of the ENSM Nantes campus, highlighted how far the Maritime Engineering programme has come over the past 10 years: from 18 students at the start of the 2017 academic year, there are now 115 students in the 2026 cohort! The Site Director praised the efforts made by the teaching staff, highlighting their work, the quality of their teaching, the evolution of their teaching methods and their resilience in adapting to the needs of their students. He then addressed the students, speaking of the rigour of their course, which is now equipping them to succeed in their future careers.
“An engineering degree is not an end in itself; it is a door that opens up opportunities. Be curious and innovative!”
François Lambert, Director-General of ENSM, emphasised that being an engineer encompasses a range of professions, built upon an initial education of the very highest quality. The new Marine Engineering graduates should not hesitate to come and undertake further training and pursue research within the School.
Solidarity is a fundamental value in the maritime sector: “Nothing is done in isolation; everything is based on solidarity!”
Finally, the Director-General welcomed the families present, who were proud of the progress made and the journey still ahead, and who were keen to contribute to strengthening the maritime economy as marine engineers.
Awa Sam, Head of Department, highlighted the learning process successfully completed by the students: in a fast-paced world, time is their ally, and effort, too, takes time. The great secret of learning lies in constant effort, in the exhilaration of pushing one’s limits.
This degree is a team effort. Awa Sam then thanked the lecturers, the administrative team and the industry professionals for their support and the sharing of knowledge, and expressed her gratitude to the families and loved ones: the students’ success is also theirs.
Laurane Guillemot, Grand Mât du Bural 2026 and a Maritime Engineering student, shared her memories of the courses and their lecturers, ranging from navigation, maritime signalling, maritime regulations, naval mechanics and thermal engines, to electrical engineering, automation and English…
‘Sharing a passion for the maritime world anchors us to the same values and fine traditions!’
Thanks were extended to all their lecturers, guest speakers, industry professionals, placement tutors and families, as well as to the BEF, the Site Director and the Managing Director, all of whom have contributed to the development of the Maritime Engineering degree programme.
Fair winds and following seas!
