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Massa Maritime Academy

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

403020MTI number 31approved courses Approvedwith DG Shipping

A1Highest grade in DG Shipping's comprehensive inspection

About

MASSA Maritime Academy operates campuses in Chennai and Mumbai, offering competency courses for deck and engineering officers including 2nd Mate, Chief Mate, and Master certifications. The academy provides modular courses, simulator training in navigation and engine room systems, and value-added courses in maritime safety and engine technology.

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

STCW modular courses

Medical Care
10 days
Medical First Aid
4 days

Refresher and revalidation

Refresher and Updating Training for Engineers
3 days
Refresher and Updating Training for Engineers, Management Level
11 days
Refresher and Updating Training for Engineers, Operational Level
6 days
Refresher and Updating Training for Masters and Deck Officers, Management Level
11 days
Revalidation Training for Masters and Deck Officers
4 days
Upgradation Course for Masters and Deck Officers
5 days

Simulator courses

Automatic Radar Plotting Aids
5 days
Chemical Tanker Cargo and Ballast Handling Simulator
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 Simulator, Oil, Management Level
5 days
Radar Observer Simulator
10 days
Radar and Navigation Simulator
6 days
Ship Manoeuvring Simulator
5 days

Security courses

Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
2 days
Ship Security Officer
2 days

Specialist courses

Advanced Training for Ships using IGF Code Fuels
5 days
Basic Training for Ships using IGF Code Fuels
4 days
High Voltage Safety and Switchgear, Management Level
5 days
High Voltage Safety and Switchgear, Operational Level
1 day

Trainer and assessor

Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers
10 days
Train the Simulator Trainer and Assessor
5 days

Contact

Address
83&84,Nehru Nagar,1st Main RoadKottivakkam (OMR)  Map
PIN
600041
Email
mmachennai@massa.in.net
Website
www.massa-academy-chennai.com

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 CollegeIndian Maritime University,Chennai (NIPM /NMA)Indus Seafarers Training Academy

Common questions

Is Massa Maritime Academy approved by DG Shipping?
Yes. Massa Maritime Academy holds MTI number 403020 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 Massa Maritime Academy offer?
Massa Maritime Academy is approved for 31 courses, including Advanced Training for Ships using IGF Code Fuels, Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers, Automatic Radar Plotting Aids, Basic Training for Ships using IGF Code Fuels, Chemical Tanker Cargo and Ballast Handling Simulator, Chief Mate (FG) Phase I. Approvals are set by DG Shipping; fees and batch dates are set by the institute.
Where is Massa Maritime Academy located?
Massa Maritime Academy is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
What is the CIP grade of Massa Maritime Academy?
Massa Maritime Academy 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.