Every course an Indian maritime institute can be approved to run, and which institutes are approved for each. Approvals come from the DG Shipping record; fees and dates are set by the institute.
Pre-sea courses are the entry route to a career at sea, taken before a first ship.
Competency courses prepare officers for a certificate of competency examination.
STCW modular courses are short mandatory courses every seafarer needs before sailing.
Refresher courses must be redone periodically to keep a certificate valid.
Tanker courses are required to serve on oil, chemical or gas carriers.
Simulator courses are conducted on full-mission or part-task simulators.
Security courses are required under the ISPS Code.
Specialist courses cover particular ship types, systems or trades.
Trainer and assessor courses qualify people to teach and examine seafarers.