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AMET University

DG Shipping approved maritime training institute in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

401001MTI number 25approved courses Approvedwith DG Shipping

About

AMET University in Chennai is approved to conduct certificate of competency courses including Chief Mate and Master qualifications, alongside STCW modular safety training and pre-sea programmes. The institute also offers degree courses in nautical science and marine engineering, plus specialist certificates in tanker operations, security, and electro-technical roles.

Approved courses

Pre-sea and degree courses

Alternate Entry to Marine Engineering
3 years
B.Sc (Maritime Science) Polyvalent Course
3 years
B.Sc Nautical Science
3 years
BE / B.Tech Marine Engineering
4 years
Electro Technical Officer Course
4 months
General Purpose Rating
6 months
Graduate Marine Engineering
1 year

Competency courses

Chief Mate (FG) Phase I
3 months
Chief Mate (FG) Phase II
3 months
Master (FG) Advanced Shipboard Management
1 month

STCW modular courses

Basic Safety Training
11 days
Elementary First Aid
2 days
Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
3 days
Medical Care
10 days
Medical First Aid
4 days
Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
3 days
Personal Survival Techniques
3 days
Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
5 days

Tanker courses

Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations
10 days
Upgradation of Specialised Tanker Safety
2 days

Simulator courses

Ship Manoeuvring Simulator
5 days

Security courses

Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
2 days

Specialist courses

General Operator's Certificate for GMDSS
12 days
High Voltage Safety and Switchgear, Management Level
5 days
High Voltage Safety and Switchgear, Operational Level
1 day

Contact

Address
135,EAST COAST ROAD,KANATHURCHENNAITAMIL NADU  Map
PIN
603112
Email
office@ametuniv.ac.in
Website
ametuniv.ac.in

Other approved institutes in Chennai

AMET City CollegeAMET Institute of Science and TechnologyBalaji Seamen Training InstituteCMC Maritime Academy, Chennai (Campus)GKM College of Engineering and TechnologyGKM Institute of Marine Sciences and TechnologyHIMT Tidal ParkHindustan Institute of Maritime TrainingIndian Maritime CollegeIndian Maritime University,Chennai (NIPM /NMA)Indus Seafarers Training AcademyInternational Maritime Academy

Common questions

Is AMET University approved by DG Shipping?
Yes. AMET University holds MTI number 401001 and its status with the Directorate General of Shipping is approved, as published in the DGS list of approved maritime training institutes.
What courses does AMET University offer?
AMET University is approved for 25 courses, including Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations, Alternate Entry to Marine Engineering, B.Sc (Maritime Science) Polyvalent Course, B.Sc Nautical Science, BE / B.Tech Marine Engineering, Basic Safety Training. Approvals are set by DG Shipping; fees and batch dates are set by the institute.
Where is AMET University located?
AMET University is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Approvals and status as published by DG Shipping, last checked 17 August 2026. Fees and batch dates are set by the institute.