The essence of training at Shivaji has and will continue to be a strong foundation in engineering principles, familiarity with materials, logical thinking, skilful handling, confidence in operation, action orientation, the ability to fight when hurt, face the unknown and win.

The crest of the establishment depicts an arm wielding the hammer rising above the turbulent waves signifying the subjugation of adversity at sea through Skill at Work. From this motto Karmasu Kaushalam or Skill at work , is derived the intrinsic training ethos and indeed the raison-d'etre of this establishment