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GKM Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology

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

402009MTI number 17approved courses Approvedwith DG Shipping

About

GKM Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology, located in Perungalathur near Chennai, offers B.Sc Nautical Science, Graduate Mechanical Engineering, and logistics programmes. The institute features a ship-in-campus simulator facility for hands-on training. It also conducts STCW certification and other specialized maritime safety courses. The campus spans ten acres with hostel, library, and computing facilities.

Approved courses

Pre-sea and degree courses

B.Sc Nautical Science
3 years
General Purpose Rating
6 months
Graduate Marine Engineering
1 year
Orientation Course for Catering Personnel
12 days

STCW modular courses

Basic Safety Training
11 days
Elementary First Aid
2 days
Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
3 days
Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
3 days
Personal Survival Techniques
3 days

Refresher and revalidation

Refresher Training in FPFF
3 hours
Refresher Training in PST
2 hours

Tanker courses

Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations
10 days
Augmentation of FPFF (Practical Tanker Fire Fighting)
1 day
Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations
5 days
Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations
6 days
Tanker Familiarisation, Oil
5 days

Security courses

Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
2 days

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Contact

Address
ALAPPAKKAM -MAPPEDU ROAD ,GKM NAGARNEW PERUNGALATHUR  Map
PIN
600063
Email
office@gkmims.net.in
Website
www.gkmims.net.in
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Common questions

Is GKM Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology approved by DG Shipping?
Yes. GKM Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology holds MTI number 402009 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 GKM Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology offer?
GKM Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology is approved for 17 courses, including Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, Augmentation of FPFF (Practical Tanker Fire Fighting), B.Sc Nautical Science, Basic Safety Training, Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations, Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations. Approvals are set by DG Shipping; fees and batch dates are set by the institute.
Where is GKM Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology located?
GKM Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology 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.