About Samunder Club
Excellence built on service at a glance
Originally an informal social network for Indian maritime professionals in the Houston area, the Samunder Club was formally founded in November 1993 to facilitate mutual support and information exchange. While honoring its legacy, the organization has since broadened its membership to include oil and gas professionals related to the marine industry, reflecting its growth into a wider professional community.
This expansion led to its incorporation as Samunder Club Inc. in 2005. Further enhancing its status, the club was granted 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in 2023, allowing for tax-deductible donations and enhancing its ability to serve its members and the broader community.
A prestigious hub created for professionals across the oil, gas, and marine sectors. Rooted in Houston's energy capital, our club celebrates both tradition and innovation.
Our Mission towards society
To empower professionals by providing mentorship, knowledge exchange, and a trusted community space to accelerate careers and industry transformation.
Our Legacy:
Founded by industry veterans, the club has grown into a cornerstone of excellence, credibility, and meaningful collaboration
Who It’s For:
- Mid to senior level professionals in oil, gas
& marine - Young professionals & recent grads looking for mentorship
- Business owners and technocrats
Club Objectives
Advancing maritime excellence through connection and collaboration
To promote and elevate the standing of marine and oil and gas professionals:
- Showcase the important contributions of all members to the maritime and energy industries.
- Uphold the legacy of excellence established by the club’s founding Indian marine professionals.
To foster a diverse, supportive, and well-connected professional community:
- Serve as a premier networking hub for marine and oil and gas professionals of all backgrounds.
- Provide a platform for mutual support, knowledge exchange, and collaboration across the entire membership.
- Encourage and promote a high standard of qualification, competence and knowledge among those engaged in marine operations, naval architecture and marine engineering.
- Afford facilities for exchange of information and ideas among its members and place on record and disseminate the results of research, experience, and information relative to the objects.
- Promote the professional integrity and status of its members and afford facilities for advancement in knowledge of their profession.
- Co-operate with educational institutions and public education authorities for the furtherance of education in marine operations, naval architecture and marine engineering.
- Encourage and sponsor such research and other inquiries as may be considered important to advancement of knowledge of marine operations, naval architecture and marine engineering.
Network & Collaborate
Connect professionals across oil, gas & marine sectors.
Empower Careers
Mentorship and resources to grow professionally.
Drive Innovation
Share insights to advance industry practices.
Foster Community
Support inclusivity and professional development.