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Fosma Maritime Institute & Research Organisation (Kol)

DG Shipping approved maritime training institute in Kolkata, West Bengal.

305018MTI number 31approved courses Approvedwith DG Shipping

A1Highest grade in DG Shipping's comprehensive inspection

About

FOSMA Maritime Institute & Research Organisation operates training centres in Kolkata and Noida offering competency development, preparatory courses, simulator training, and refresher courses for nautical and engineering disciplines. Established in 1989 as the training arm of the Foreign Owners Representatives and Ship Managers Association, it supports seafarer competency building for employment opportunities.

Approved courses

Competency courses

Chief Mate (FG) Phase I
3 months
Chief Mate (FG) Phase II
3 months
MEO Class I
2 months
MEO Class II
4 months
Master (FG) Advanced Shipboard Management
1 month
Second Mate (FG) Competency Course
4 months
Second Mate (FG) Foundation Course
2 months

STCW modular courses

Crisis Management and Human Behaviour
1 week
Crowd Management, Passenger Safety and Safety Training
3 days
Medical Care
10 days
Medical First Aid
4 days

Refresher and revalidation

Refresher Training in Medical Care
6 hours
Refresher Training in Medical First Aid
3 hours
Refresher and Updating Training for Engineers
3 days
Refresher and Updating Training for Engineers, Management Level
11 days
Refresher and Updating Training for Masters and Deck Officers, Management Level
11 days
Revalidation Training for Masters and Deck Officers
4 days

Tanker courses

Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations
10 days
Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations
10 days

Simulator courses

Automatic Radar Plotting Aids
5 days
Diesel Engine Combustion Gas Simulator
3 days
Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems
5 days
Engine Room Simulator, Management Level
5 days
Engine Room Simulator, Operational Level
3 days
Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator, Oil, Management Level
5 days
Radar Observer Simulator
10 days
Radar and Navigation Simulator
6 days
Ship Manoeuvring Simulator
5 days

Security courses

Ship Security Officer
2 days

Specialist courses

General Operator's Certificate for GMDSS
12 days

Trainer and assessor

Train the Simulator Trainer and Assessor
5 days

Contact

Address
305, GODREJ WATERSIDE TOWER-II,SALT LAKE,  Map
PIN
700091
Email
fosmakolkata@gmail.com
Website
www.fosma.net

Other approved institutes in Kolkata

College of Maritime Studies and ResearchGarden Reach Ship Builders & Engineers LtdHoon Maritime InstituteIMU , Kolkata CampusIndian Institute of Port Management (IMU Kolkata)Marine Education Charitable Trust (Extended Campus)Marine Educational Charitable TrustMaritime Academy of IndiaMercantile Marine AcademySeacom Marine CollegeSEI Educational TrustSensea Maritime Academy

Common questions

Is Fosma Maritime Institute & Research Organisation (Kol) approved by DG Shipping?
Yes. Fosma Maritime Institute & Research Organisation (Kol) holds MTI number 305018 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 Fosma Maritime Institute & Research Organisation (Kol) offer?
Fosma Maritime Institute & Research Organisation (Kol) is approved for 31 courses, including Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations, Automatic Radar Plotting Aids, Chief Mate (FG) Phase I, Chief Mate (FG) Phase II, Crisis Management and Human Behaviour. Approvals are set by DG Shipping; fees and batch dates are set by the institute.
Where is Fosma Maritime Institute & Research Organisation (Kol) located?
Fosma Maritime Institute & Research Organisation (Kol) is in Kolkata, West Bengal.
What is the CIP grade of Fosma Maritime Institute & Research Organisation (Kol)?
Fosma Maritime Institute & Research Organisation (Kol) currently holds grade A1. CIP is the grade DG Shipping assigns under its comprehensive inspection programme.

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