Second Mate (FG) Foundation Course

Competency courses prepare officers for a certificate of competency examination. Typically 2 months.

2nd Mate Foundation is run by 9 approved institutes. One publishes fees, Rs 20,000. Next batch 15 November at Mumbai Maritime Training Institute.

Institutes approved for 2nd Mate Foundation

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Mumbai Maritime Training Institute

Mumbai, Maharashtra · MTI 203013

Next 15 Nov 2026, then 15 Jan, 15 Mar, 15 May +3 moreRs 20,000Visit their site

A12 months

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Indian Maritime University- Mumbai Port Campus (LBS CAMSAR & MERI)

Mumbai, Maharashtra · MTI 205029

Rs 15,000Visit their site

2 months

Fosma Maritime Institute & Research Organisation (Kol)

Kolkata, West Bengal · MTI 305018

A12 months

Gurship Education Trust Maritime Training Institute

Mumbai, Maharashtra · MTI 208048

2 months

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Institute of Marine Education and Research

Patna, Bihar · MTI 303010

2 months

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Institute of Marine Education and Research Lucknow

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · MTI 105014

2 months

International Maritime Institute

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh · MTI 101004

2 months

MASSA Maritime Academy

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra · MTI 207042

A12 months

Sakshi Institute of Maritime Foundation

Mumbai, Maharashtra · MTI 210055

A1

Approvals and durations as published by DG Shipping, and the duration can differ between institutes. Batch dates and fees are as published by each institute and can change — confirm before you travel. Shiplo does not take bookings or payment for courses.