GUJARAT MARITIME UNIVERSITY

GUJARAT MARITIME UNIVERSITY

The blue and grey emblem of Gujarat Maritime University (GMU) has its acronym ‘GMU’ written using Copperplate Gothic with the diagonal strokes of ‘M’ treated as an anchor, which is synonymous with maritime culture. The name of the university is written below the monogram. Its motto in Sanskrit ‘तमसो मा  ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya,1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) meaning ‘From Darkness Lead me to Light’ is inscribed. The colour blue is the symbol of sea, ocean, vastness, serenity, calmness, trust, spirituality, calmness, wisdom, freedom, openness, intelligence and loyalty.