Is Institute of Maritime Studies approved by DG Shipping?

Yes. Institute of Maritime Studies holds MTI number 211056 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 Institute of Maritime Studies offer?

Institute of Maritime Studies is approved for 8 courses, including Diploma in Marine Engineering, Engine Room Simulator, Operational Level, Graduate Marine Engineering, High Voltage Safety and Switchgear, Operational Level, MEO Class IV, MEO Class IV (NCV). Approvals are set by DG Shipping; fees and batch dates are set by the institute.

Where is Institute of Maritime Studies located?

Institute of Maritime Studies is in Vasco da Gama, Goa.

What is the CIP grade of Institute of Maritime Studies?

Institute of Maritime Studies currently holds grade A1. CIP is the grade DG Shipping assigns under its comprehensive inspection programme.

Institute of Maritime Studies

DG Shipping approved maritime training institute in Vasco da Gama, Goa.

211056MTI number 8approved courses Approvedwith DG Shipping

A1Highest grade in DG Shipping's comprehensive inspection

About

Institute of Maritime Studies, based in Goa, trains marine engineers for the merchant navy. Established in 1997, it offers a two-year pre-sea course for diploma engineers and a one-year course for graduate engineers. Training covers machinery operation, maintenance, supervision, maritime law, security, and environmental protection, with hands-on practical training in workshops and afloat experience.

Approved courses

Pre-sea and degree courses

Diploma in Marine Engineering

2 years

Graduate Marine Engineering

1 year

Competency courses

MEO Class IV

3 months

MEO Class IV (NCV)

4 months

Refresher and revalidation

Refresher and Updating Training for Engineers, Operational Level

6 days

Simulator courses

Engine Room Simulator, Operational Level

3 days

Security courses

Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties

2 days

Specialist courses

High Voltage Safety and Switchgear, Operational Level

1 day

Contact

Address: Institute of Maritime Studies, ISBT Complex, BogdaInstitute of Maritime Studies, ISBT Complex, Bogda Map
PIN: 403802
Email: director@imsgoa.org
Website: www.imsgoa.org

Other approved institutes in Vasco da Gama

Kamaxi Maritime Academy NUSI Maritime Academy Sea Scan Maritime Foundation Seascan Marine Foundation The Institute of Marine Engineers (India), Goa

Common questions

Is Institute of Maritime Studies approved by DG Shipping?: Yes. Institute of Maritime Studies holds MTI number 211056 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 Institute of Maritime Studies offer?: Institute of Maritime Studies is approved for 8 courses, including Diploma in Marine Engineering, Engine Room Simulator, Operational Level, Graduate Marine Engineering, High Voltage Safety and Switchgear, Operational Level, MEO Class IV, MEO Class IV (NCV). Approvals are set by DG Shipping; fees and batch dates are set by the institute.
Where is Institute of Maritime Studies located?: Institute of Maritime Studies is in Vasco da Gama, Goa.
What is the CIP grade of Institute of Maritime Studies?: Institute of Maritime Studies 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.