MarineInstitutes.comMaritime Courses for Seafarers

Location

Great Eastern Summit ‘A’ Wing , Ist Floor
Plot no 56 Sector 15
CBD Belapur , Navi Mumbai 400614.

Marine Officer’s Training Academy was established in Pondicherry in 1998 with the idea of providing professional guidance and assistance to youth interested in taking up Merchant Navy as career. The Academy started with mere 18 ratings as first batch, grew rapidly and 80 ratings at present, have passed out 8 batches successfully.

Marine Officer’s Training Academy started Pre-Sea training for ratings at Periyakattupalayam, Pondicherry with a modern campus, offering some of the best facilities in the country today. All its courses have been approved by D.G. Shipping, Ministry of Shipping (GOI).

Modern Facilities at the Academy

1. Classrooms and Teaching Aids:
The academy has five classrooms, which can be comfortably accommodate about 80 students. All classrooms have individual table and chairs for each candidates and rostrum for the instructor. The classrooms are equipped with white writing boards, wall-mounted screens for viewing multimedia presentations, over head projectors & projector slides. The classrooms are also are also equipped with multimedia projector and VCR / VCD players to view Marine and onboard safety video cassettes and softwares, and wall mounted posters.

2. Hostel and Mess Facility :
As per requirements of the Directorate General of Shipping, the pre-sea training is a fully residential course. The dormitory type accommodations for trainees, which at any given time cater to the needs of 80 students. The Academy provided independent bunks to each trainee. Mattresses, pillows, bed covers and blankets are also provided to each trainee by the Academy. The Academy has a first-rate Trainees’ Mess where ample care is taken to provide a nutritious diet (both non-vegetarian and vegetarian) to our trainees.

3. Text Books:
The Academy provided each trainee with a set of textbooks and training material at the time of admission with becomes the property of the trainee in completion of the course.

Uniform:
The Academy provided uniforms to each trainee, which is to be worn at all times during the training period. Uniforms will be supplied to the trainee within two weeks of joining the academy. Therefore the trainees are advised to carry very few civilian clothes with them.

5. Library:
The Academy is equipped with excellent library facilities comprising of the latest books and video-cassettes, which the trainees can utilise.

6. Medical facility:
The academy has a well equipped dispensary with adequate supplies for rendering first-aid .The academy will make arrangement for admitting the trainee to the nearest hospital Any medical cost incurred by the academy will have to be reimbursed by the trainee prior to completion of the course.

7.Laundry:
The Academy provides the facility for washing and ironing the uniforms and bed linen of the trainees.

8. Recreation games and sports:
The Academy fully recognises the need of offering the trainees adequate recreation during the training period. With this in mind the Academy provides outdoor facilities like Football, basketball, Volleyball and various indoor games such as Carrom , chess, Video films are shown every week .It is our endeavor to enhance the recreational facilities available to the trainees from time to time.

9. Computer Lab& Internet Facility:
The academy is provided with a full fledged computer lab together with the internet browsing center for the benefit of the Trainees.

10. Swimming Pool:
A tie –up swimming pool is provided to the trainees near by the campus

Location

HEAD OFFICE

MARINE OFFICERS TRAINING ACADEMY
No.3, E.C.R. Road, Periyakattupalayam
Pondicherry – 605007
Telephone: 0413-2903231, Fax: 0413-2903231
Cell: 94432 44713 / 98946 75339

Profile Of CAAMN:

We at Commander Ali’s Academy strive hard to provide a wholesome education to our trainees. We strongly believe that our trainees should pass out from our institution not only as good seafarers but also as complete individuals who would excel in every field of life. With this aim in mind we have divided our training programme in such a manner that apart from classroom teaching the trainees also have ample time for leisure and amusement. In this manner we ensure that the trainees who graduate from Commander Ali’s Academy are of the highest quality and competent to stand shoulder to shoulder with the best in the profession across the world.

Class Room Facility:
The Academies class rooms can accommodate 40 students in each classroom comfortably. The Classrooms are well equipped with White writing-boards, Wall-mounted Screens for viewing Multimedia Presentations, Over Head Projectors & Slide Projectors, modern bench and desks with storage, table, chair and rostrum for the Instructor. The classrooms are also equipped with Multimedia Projector, LCD Television and VCR / DVD Players to view Maritime & Onboard Safety video-cassettes and software, and wall mounted posters.

Residential facilities for trainees:
The Academy has a well-maintained accommodation for the trainees. The academy maintains two types of accommodation namely, dormitory type and twin sharing rooms. The Academy can presently accommodate 160 trainees. The trainees are provided with Furniture, Lockers, mattress, pillows with case, linen, blankets etc.

Toilets/Wash Rooms Facilities:
The Dormitory type accommodation has attached Washbasins, Urinals, Toilets and Bathrooms, which at a given time can cater to the needs of all the students.

Canteen/ Catering Facilities:
The Academy has a full-fledged Mess to cater to the Meals and Snacks for trainees. The Academy has a canteen (Seafarers Needs) within the premises to enable students to purchase their stationery, toiletries, snacks etc. at concessional rates. The Academy canteen is equipped with Cola and Coffee vending machines.

Teaching Aids:
(Multimedia Projector, OHP, Video Films, Wall Charts, Books etc.) The Academy has a video library to support its education programme and also the classes are conducted with the help of Multimedia Presentations, overhead projectors and slide projectors. The video library consists of a wide variety of video films and training software on various topics.

Library Facilities:
The Academy maintains a reading room with a wide variety of books and publications of Marine and general interest. These include IMO, HMSO, Whetherby and Nautical Institute publications in addition to numerous Indian publications.

Recreational Facilities:
Time is allowed for recreation, which is equally important for overall growth of a trainee and a necessary part of the training. TV with cable network is provided. Video films are shown regularly. The Academy maintains a Foot Ball ground, Volleyball Court, Carrom Boards, and Table Tennis Table. The trainees can also avail the Swimming pool facilities.

Medical Facilities:
The Academy has a dispensary on campus and a panel of doctors to look after the medical requirements of the trainees. The Academy also conducts medical check-ups for its trainees while the training is in progress. The Academy also maintains a well-stocked First-Aid box and Medical chest. A hospital is situated very close to the Academy premises. A doctor is always available close by to attend to any emergency.

Transport Facilities:
The Academy has its own bus and omni van for the conveyance of its trainees.

Swimming Pool:
The Academy has a tie-up with Emrald Scape Swimming pool which is situated 500 meters from the academy premises for conducting swimming classes and drills for its trainees.

Text Books:
The Academy provides each trainee with a set of textbooks and training material at the time of admission, which becomes the property of the trainee after completion of training.

Uniform:
The Academy provides uniforms to each trainee, which is to be worn at all times during the training period. Uniform will be supplied to the trainee within two weeks of joining the Academy.

Location:

City Office and Campus:
Plot No.225/226, NCL North Avenue,
Behind Siva Reddy Godowns,
KOMPALLY, SECUNDERABAD – 500 014,
Andhra Pradesh, India.

Upcoming Campus :
COMMANDER ALI’S ESTATES
Survey No. 469/470, Village Donthi,
Shivampet Mandal, Medak District – 502 334,
Andhra Pradesh, India.

ARI offers a range of advanced SIMULATORS for Navigation, Engine, Propulsion, Gantry Cranes, Cargo Handling, Equipment, Driving, Communication, and Industrial Processes. ARI simulators are characterized by high behavioral accuracy, advanced visualizations, integrated hardware, and realistic physical environments. Built on advanced technology platforms these innovative solutions are used for research & training, equipment & process re-engineering, validation & assessment and several other applications.

ARI simulators are widely recognized as “best of breed” for their accurate and immersive simulated environments. ARI simulators enable safe, meaningful and cost-effective applications in training, testing and process enhancement.

ARI simulators are IMO compliant, and specific configurations are type approved by the Govt. of India. ARI has rich experience of around 70 simulator installations around the world and our customers includes some of the premier enterprises across the globe comprising of Training Institutes, Defence Establishments, Government Bodies, Ship Management and Ship Owning Companies, Ports & Terminals, Naval Establishments and Automobile Companies.

IT & e-Business

ARI’s IT and e-Business unit offers customized, reliable, comprehensive and cost effective technology solutions tailored to the unique business requirements of modern business enterprises. Our products and services are characterized by their precision and relevance for our customers as they emerge from the combined application of IT expertise with deep domain knowledge.

Services provided by ARI e-Business include Business Process Consulting, Off shoring and Outsourcing and meeting customer’s Outsourcing need for Information Technology Professionals. Our expertise include Custom Application Development & Product Engineering, IT System Integration & Migration Services, IT Audits and Infrastructure Assessment, 24×7 Support, Web Design & Development, Education & Training.

Products and solutions offered by ARI include Enterprise level integrated solutions for e-Governance and for Knowledge Management. Besides these ARI product portfolio includes OceanManager and OceanDatabase, a powerful Document & Workflow application designed for marine enterprises. OceanManager & Ocean Database are a part of a suite of applications for managing documents and workflows for all ship-shore processes including quality & risk management, audits & inspections, vessel reporting, insurance and planned maintenance etc. In addition these applications serves to maintain information related to the entire fleet in one centralized database which can further be integrated with other applications.

Education & Learning

Applied Research International is one of the Asia’s leading maritime training institutions offering a wide range of training solutions to the maritime industry. ARI has trained approximately 25,000 mariners of various nationalities. ARI is one of the few marine Institutes which offer programs designed for every stage of career in merchant navy from Pre-Sea training and distance learning programs for cadets, to highest competency & professional training for senior officers. ARI vision of quality Maritime Education addresses international competency norms and also factors in the needs of Marine Industry and Individuals alike.

ARI not only offers the widest range of courses in India, it also has a unique focus on Human Resource development as an essential component of education. Leveraging on our rich domain expertise of behavioral sciences and productive interaction with maritime industry, we offer complete end to end consultancy and solutions for Manpower Selection,Talent Management, Performance Appraisals, Behavioral, Aptitude & Psychometric Testing, Counseling & Professional development, Workshops and Seminars.

In the Maritime Industry, ARI is uniquely positioned to offer a complete spectrum of training assessment and solutions, allowing our customers with the flexibility to choose the training medium and the curriculum that gives a “best fit” to meet their training requirements. We design company specific value addition courses tailor cut to the requirements of the organization.

Location

B-1, Hauz Khas,
New Delhi – 110016
Tel : +91-11- 41655123-28

Profile Of CSSM:

Chennai School of Ship Management (CSSM) was established in the year 1998 as Marine Engineering College with an objective to impart Marine Engineering training, thus producing adequately trained manpower in high level to fulfill the growing demands of the shipping industry at international level. Such an aspiration had arisen when there was an invitation from the Director General of Shipping to the maritime training institutes in India, to try the feasibility of a unique marine engineering course under the Alternate Training Scheme (ATS). The ATS was the brainchild of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), which designed and developed the training curriculum of ATS.
CSSM conducts the ATS  with the approval from the Director General of Shipping, Ministry of Surface Transport, Government of India, vide approval No.3-TR(26)/97 dated 01.02.1999. Since then, CSSM has been into this course, and presently, the 15th batch in progress, with 11 batches already passed out and working in various levels as Marine Engineers.
CSSM has been accredited for its Quality Management System under ISO 9001:2008 standards by Indian Register Quality Systems, Mumbai (A department of Indian Register of Shipping, Govt.of India).
CSSM campus is situated in the tranquil atmosphere in Mambakkam of Vandaloor-Kelambakkam Road, a drive of 20 Kms., from Chennai Tambaram. The total land surface is of 5 acres with built-up area of 25,000 sq.ft. The surroundings inside the campus is totally conducive for such a dignified and professional education and ignite the young students to aim for the best possible results when they pass out from CSSM to settle for a career at sea as a Marine Engineer.
CSSM owns an academic team headed by a Chief Engineer with vast experience, both at Sea and in Teaching. The faculty members too possess the required qualification and experience to deliver the goods. CSSM sets high standards in their teaching methodology where the word ‘compromise’ on quality training is not traceable in its dictionary. “Satisfaction is the key role in grooming the young cadets as a professional marine engineer” and such is the motto of CSSM. CSSM is committed to produce the best cadets in quick time thus enabling them to meet the growing challenges of the shipping and maritime industry at international level.

Facilities :-

Library
Laboratories
Classrooms
Audio Visual room
Accommodation
Indoor Games
Gymnasium
Medical Facilities
Sports & Games
Workshop
Canteen

CSSM has a placement department to interact with leading international shipping companies like GOL , Wallems, Fleet management etc .These renowed shipping companies conducts campus interviews every year to select our cadets for their requirement.Successfully placed old cadets are sailing in various vessels as 2nd engineers , third engineers.

Location:-

Chennai School of Ship Management
No. 2/156 School Street,
Vandaloor – Kelambakkam Road,
Mambakkam,
Chennai – 600 048, Tamil Nadu
Contact No: 8939750855,8939650856.
Email: info@cssmmarine.com
Website: www.cssmmarine.com

Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering (SVCE) is a unit of Sri Venkateswara Educational and Health Trust (SVEHT). The Trust was founded on August 1, 1984 at the behest and with the blessings of His Holiness Pujyashri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetadhipathi Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal. In November 1984 the then State Government granted permission to conduct courses in Engineering leading to Bachelors Degree in Engineering in the disciplines of Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communicaiton Engineering and Civil Engineering, awarded by University of Madras.

The major objective of this institution is to plan and implement a programme of education in Engineering and Allied Sciences, to promote research, to disseminate knowledge and to foster co-operation and exchange of ideas between the academic community and industrial organisations and to develop entrepreneurship skills among the students. It strives to achieve academic excellence along with harmonious development of the personality of the students.

Location

Sri Venkateswara Educational and Health Trust
No.1/3A, River View Road
Kotturpuram
Chennai 600 085
STD Code 044 Phones 2447 0688, 2447 0689

Southern Academy of Maritime Studies (SAMS) came into being as a Maritime Training Institute offering STCW courses, and has since then made impressive strides. With recognition from the Government of India and reputed Universities, and International Quality Certification, The Academy has earned the distinction of a Premier Maritime College in India.

The Academy Premises are an hour’s drive from the Southern Coastal City of Chennai. Its training Infrastructure, facilities for students and, most important, the experienced faculty promise a most fulfilling learning experience. And, the recreational and cultural activities provide enough scope for relaxation and personality development.

Location

College Campus:

No.82, Panapakkam,
Chennai – Tirupathi Road,
Uthukottai Taluk,
Near Periyapalayam,
Thiruvallur District – 601 102.

City Centre:

No.108, East Madha Church Street,
Royapuram,
Chennai- 600 013.

Profile Of SIMS:

Today’s cadet is tomorrow’s master or chief engineer and finally the future manager of the company. Accordingly, SIMS recognises the importance of the quality training and development of our cadets.

Having successfully instituted a world-class Post Sea Training Facility, SIMS embarked on another visionary training project in starting a world-class Pre Sea Training Facility for deck and engine cadets. Located at Lonavala, Maharashtra, this campus complements the present post sea training offered in Govandi, Mumbai.

Students will be given training that is over and above mandatory international standards and successful graduates can look forward to a rewarding seafaring career in the maritime industry.

Location:

Mumbai

5th Floor, Sai Commercial Building
BKS Devshi Marg,
Govandi Station Road
Govandi East Mumbai,
PIN- 400088 India

Lonavala

Village Takwe Khurd,
Mumbai-Pune Highway (NH4),
Lonavala, Dist. Pune,
Maharashtra,
Pin 410405, India

MARINE TRAINING ACADEMY (MTA), the brainchild of Dr. S.G. KOLI, Director, was born on 23rd April, 1993 under the name of MARINE MEDICAL ACADEMY (MMA)) with the mission to impart First Aid Training to seafarers, thereby assisting them in dispensing proper medical assistance to fellow seafarers in case of a medical emergency, thus helping in minimizing causalities at sea.

Subsequently, with the imposition of various regulations by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and with STCW’95 amendments imposing mandatory training requirements on seafarers, MMA further forayed into training of the seafaring fraternity by expanding their scope of marine training activities in January 1998 by introducing new courses.

The courses conducted at the Academy comply with the requirements of Standards for Training, Certification and Watch keeping convention of 1995 (STCW’95) and are approved by the Director General Of Shipping, Government of India.

Training is imparted by qualified and experienced faculty members using the latest aids for practical demonstration and state of the art equipment supplemented by various books, publications, video films along with presentation aids like overhead projectors, T.V., V.C.R., transparencies etc. The Academy also has an extensive library consisting of all required books and publications.

At the training academy, a conducive atmosphere fostering the spirit of mutual learning between the trainees and trainers is maintained thereby leading to improved interaction between the candidates and faculty members.

The Organisation was rechristened MARINE TRAINING ACADEMY in January 2003.

Location

Daman Office

289/1, Opp. Mirasol,
Off Kadaiya Road,
NANI DAMAN
DAMAN – 396210,
INDIA.

Reg. Office

14, Udyog Bhavan,
Sonawala Lane,
Goregaon (East)
MUMBAI – 400 063.
INDIA.

History of LBS

• 1948 – Nautical and Engineering College setup in rented barracks near V.T.

• 1965 – shifted to present location at Hay Bunder post-sea training for both nautical engineering disciplines

• 1967 – named ‘Lal Bahadur Shastri Nautical Engineering College’ as a token of gratitude for making land available for the present campus.

• 1994 – name upgraded as ‘Lal Bahadur Shastri College of Advanced Maritime Studies and Research’.

The Lal Bahadur Shastri College of Advanced Maritime Studies and Research is a premier post-sea Maritime Education and Training Institution offering a comprehensive range of courses for Merchant Navy personnel.

Merchant Marine Education and Research Trust (MMERT) has been constituted by Indian ship owners and Foreign ship owners employing Indian officers. This Trust is assisting the Government in funding, including this institution towards the development of maritime education.

The institution is housed in a modern seven-storeyed building situated on a six and half -acre site on the harbour front at Hay Bunder Road, Sewri, Mumbai. The college building and its two adjacent blocks of hostels overlook the picturesque Mumbai harbour with Butcher & Elephanta islands and hills to the East.

The College is about l.5 k.m. from the nearest railway station ‘Reay Road’ on the Harbour line of Central Railway and it is adjacent to Tata Oil Mills. It can be reached by BEST bus Nos. 161, 168 and also by the College bus at routine timings.

Aims & objectives

a) To impart high quality education, to all seafaring professionals both afloat and ashore.

b) To foster the spirit of mutual learning among the trainees and trainers and to stay abreast of the latest innovation in the fast developing field of shipping technology.

c) To conduct long term and short term courses (both COMPETENCY & STCW) in the Nautical & Engineering disciplines.

d) To prepare students for certificate of competency examinations and to conduct periodical tests, examinations, assessments with the objective of evaluation of student performance as well as the effectiveness of training programmes.

e) To provide continuing education for the faculty to improve the quality of teaching.

f) To hold Seminars/Workshops/Conferences to share and disseminate knowledge.

g) To motivate the talent of students and faculty to participate in the different research oriented programmes and projects.

h) To conduct regular programmes in Human Resources Development.

i) To provide specialised training programmes in various subjects such as management, computer applications, marine pollution, marine economics, port & harbour design, quality management, earth science, risk analysis, marine laws, etc.

j) To interact with the shipping industry and provide necessary expertise towards resolving technical problems, understanding and interpretation of latest rules and regulations affecting shipping and to carry out safety related on board training programmes especially during ships stay in port.

LBS Campus
about 6.5 acres of prime land at hay bunder overlooking Mumbai harbour.
facilities for boat work
swimming pool within the campus
well connected by public transport system
a multi-storeyed college building
a multi-storeyed hostel building
bank, post office & canteen facilities on the campus
large playground.

Hostel

Limited residential accommodation with boarding facilities is available to the students of this college in the hostel building adjacent to this college. Student lives in the Hostel under the paternal care of a Hostel Warden who reside in the hostel. A new hostel for 250 students is constructed recently. The new block consists of few family accomdation with modern amenities.

Canteen

Canteen facilities exist for the students for both the day scholars and hostel residents. The canteen supplies refreshments, lunch and dinner at reasonable rates.

Recreation

The college aims at providing sports, recreational and social activities to promote all round development of the students. A 2.5 acre play field is available to the students for football, hockey, cricket, basket ball & other outdoor games. Facilities are available in the campus for swimming, indoor games. Gymnasium is also available. The faculty keenly interacts with the students in all extra curricular activities. An auditorium with a seating capacity of about 500 is provided for holding staff and student functions, workshops and seminars.

Administration

The Principal is assisted by Vice-Principals each with a special function. An association of the Teaching Staff and another of the Non-Teaching Staff take care of their respective problems social welfare, mutual relationship etc. Few faculty members are also included in Administrative work.

Location
HAY BUNDER, SEWERI,
MUMBAI – 400033.