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Indian Maritime University,Chennai (NIPM /NMA)

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

401006MTI number 35approved courses Approvedwith DG Shipping

About

Indian Maritime University, established by Act of Parliament in November 2008 as a Central University, develops trained human resources for India's maritime sector. Based in Chennai with six campuses, it offers over 15 courses and programmes across 18 affiliated institutes, serving over 3,000 students with a faculty of 250+.

Approved courses

Pre-sea and degree courses

B.Sc Nautical Science
3 years
BE / B.Tech Marine Engineering
4 years
Diploma in Nautical Science
1 year

Competency courses

MEO Class I
2 months
MEO Class II
4 months
MEO Class IV
3 months
Master (FG) Advanced Shipboard Management
1 month
Navigational Watchkeeping Officer (NCV)
4 months
Second Mate (FG) Competency Course
4 months

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

Refresher and revalidation

Refresher and Updating Training for Engineers
3 days
Refresher and Updating Training for Masters and Deck Officers, Management Level
11 days
Upgradation of Basic Safety Courses (FPFF/PST/EFA)
1 day
Upgradation of PSC and RB
1 day

Tanker courses

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

Simulator courses

Automatic Radar Plotting Aids
5 days
Diesel Engine Combustion Gas Simulator
3 days
Engine Room Simulator, Management Level
5 days
Engine Room Simulator, Operational Level
3 days
Liquid Cargo Handling (LNG) Full Mission Simulator
5 days
Radar Observer Simulator
10 days

Security courses

Company Security Officer
3 days
Port Facility Security Officer
3 days
Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
2 days
Ship Security Officer
2 days

Specialist courses

General Operator's Certificate for GMDSS
12 days

Contact

Address
East Coast Road, Uthandi UthandiUTHANDI  Map
PIN
600 119
Email
director.chennai@imu.ac.in
Website
www.imu.edu.in

Other approved institutes in Chennai

AMET City CollegeAMET Institute of Science and TechnologyAMET UniversityBalaji 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 CollegeIndus Seafarers Training AcademyInternational Maritime Academy

Common questions

Is Indian Maritime University,Chennai (NIPM /NMA) approved by DG Shipping?
Yes. Indian Maritime University,Chennai (NIPM /NMA) holds MTI number 401006 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 Indian Maritime University,Chennai (NIPM /NMA) offer?
Indian Maritime University,Chennai (NIPM /NMA) is approved for 35 courses, including Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations, Automatic Radar Plotting Aids, B.Sc Nautical Science, BE / B.Tech Marine Engineering, Basic Safety Training, Company Security Officer. Approvals are set by DG Shipping; fees and batch dates are set by the institute.
Where is Indian Maritime University,Chennai (NIPM /NMA) located?
Indian Maritime University,Chennai (NIPM /NMA) 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.