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Pondicherry Maritime Academy

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

403021MTI number 43approved courses Approvedwith DG Shipping

A1Highest grade in DG Shipping's comprehensive inspection

About

Pondicherry Maritime Academy, established 15+ years ago, is located in Vanur, Tamil Nadu. The institute offers DGS-approved STCW, modular, and competency courses for merchant navy careers. Training includes basic safety, security, first aid, and refresher courses. The academy operates high-fidelity ship simulators and engineering workshops, with instruction from Master Mariners and Chief Engineers.

Approved courses

Competency courses

MEO Class I
2 months
MEO Class II
4 months
Second Mate (FG) Competency Course
4 months

STCW modular courses

Advanced Training in Fire Fighting
4 days
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
Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
5 days

Refresher and revalidation

Refresher Training in Advanced Fire Fighting
4 hours
Refresher Training in FPFF
3 hours
Refresher Training in Medical Care
6 hours
Refresher Training in Medical First Aid
3 hours
Refresher Training in PSCRB
4.50 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
Tanker Familiarisation, Chemical
5 days
Tanker Familiarisation, Oil
5 days

Simulator courses

Automatic Radar Plotting Aids
5 days
Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems
5 days
Engine Room Simulator, Management Level
5 days
Engine Room Simulator, Operational Level
3 days
Radar Observer Simulator
10 days
Radar and Navigation Simulator
6 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

Trainer and assessor

Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers
10 days
Vertical Integration Course for Trainers
10 days

Contact

Address
No.236/1 & 262/1Manaveli Main RoadPoothurai, Vanur  Map
PIN
605111
Email
pondymaritimeacademy@gmail.com
Website
www.pondicherrymaritime.com

Other approved institutes in Vanur

Plutus Institute of Marine Science

Common questions

Is Pondicherry Maritime Academy approved by DG Shipping?
Yes. Pondicherry Maritime Academy holds MTI number 403021 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 Pondicherry Maritime Academy offer?
Pondicherry Maritime Academy is approved for 43 courses, including Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations, Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations, Advanced Training in Fire Fighting, Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers, Augmentation of FPFF (Practical Tanker Fire Fighting). Approvals are set by DG Shipping; fees and batch dates are set by the institute.
Where is Pondicherry Maritime Academy located?
Pondicherry Maritime Academy is in Vanur, Tamil Nadu.
What is the CIP grade of Pondicherry Maritime Academy?
Pondicherry 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.