The 5th International Maritime Conference (IMC 2013) on the topic “Regional Maritime Security Dynamics, Imperatives and Inter-Dependencies” was organized concurrently with the 4th Biennial International Maritime Exercise “AMAN 2013”. Turkish Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Bilgel graced the occasion as Chief Guest on closing day. The 3-day event held from 5-7 March 2013 was well attended by foreign and local dignitaries, personnel from defence forces, maritime stakeholders, rep of ministries, researchers and many others. The chief guest (CNS) distributed prizes among the students who won the essay and poster competition held along with the conference. The students were commended by the Chief Guest, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Asif Sandila NI (M) and Director General NCMPR Vice Admiral Asaf Humayun for their creativity and hard work.