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Mercantile Marine Academy

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

303013MTI number 35approved courses Approvedwith DG Shipping

About

Mercantile Marine Academy, established in 1998 in Kolkata, is a post-sea maritime training institute approved by India's Directorate General of Shipping. It offers 22 DGS-approved courses in basic and advanced STCW certifications, refresher training, and IMUCET coaching. The academy trains merchant navy officers through programmes taught by master mariners with sea experience.

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
Second Mate (FG) Competency Course
4 months

STCW modular courses

Basic Safety Training
11 days
Crisis Management and Human Behaviour
1 week
Crowd Management, Passenger Safety and Safety Training
3 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

Refresher and revalidation

Refresher Training in FPFF
3 hours
Refresher Training in Medical First Aid
3 hours
Refresher Training in PST
2 hours
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
Revalidation Training for Masters and Deck Officers
4 days

Tanker courses

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

Simulator courses

Engine Room Simulator, Management Level
5 days
Engine Room Simulator, Operational Level
3 days

Security courses

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

Specialist courses

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

Vertical Integration Course for Trainers
10 days

Contact

Address
P2M, G769, Road No. 370,15/21, Pillar No. 126, New BBT Road,Chakmir, Benepukur, Maheshtala  Map
PIN
700141
Email
mmakolkata@gmail.com
Website
www.mmatrust.com

Other approved institutes in Kolkata

College of Maritime Studies and ResearchFosma Maritime Institute & Research Organisation (Kol)Garden 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 IndiaSeacom Marine CollegeSEI Educational TrustSensea Maritime Academy

Common questions

Is Mercantile Marine Academy approved by DG Shipping?
Yes. Mercantile Marine Academy holds MTI number 303013 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 Mercantile Marine Academy offer?
Mercantile Marine Academy is approved for 35 courses, including Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations, Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations, Augmentation of FPFF (Practical Tanker Fire Fighting), Basic Safety Training, Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations. Approvals are set by DG Shipping; fees and batch dates are set by the institute.
Where is Mercantile Marine Academy located?
Mercantile Marine Academy is in Kolkata, West Bengal.

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