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R.L. Institute of Nautical Sciences

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

402015MTI number 22approved courses Approvedwith DG Shipping

About

R.L. Institute of Nautical Sciences in Madurai is approved by DG Shipping to deliver pre-sea training in nautical science and marine engineering, alongside STCW modular safety courses covering fire fighting, first aid, and personal survival. The institute is also approved for specialist courses including GMDSS, high voltage safety, tanker cargo operations, security training, and refresher programmes for serving seafarers.

Approved courses

Pre-sea and degree courses

B.Sc Nautical Technology
4 years
BE / B.Tech Marine Engineering
4 years
Electro Technical Officer Course
4 months
General Purpose Rating
6 months
Graduate Marine Engineering
1 year
Orientation Course for Catering Personnel
12 days

STCW modular courses

Basic Safety Training
11 days
Elementary First Aid
2 days
Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
3 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 PST
2 hours

Tanker courses

Augmentation of FPFF (Practical Tanker Fire Fighting)
1 day
Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations
6 days
Tanker Familiarisation, Oil
5 days

Security courses

Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
2 days

Specialist courses

General Operator's Certificate for GMDSS
12 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

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Contact

Address
TVR NagarAruppukottai Road  Map
PIN
625 022
Email
rlins@rlins.in
Website
www.rlins.edu.in
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Common questions

Is R.L. Institute of Nautical Sciences approved by DG Shipping?
Yes. R.L. Institute of Nautical Sciences holds MTI number 402015 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 R.L. Institute of Nautical Sciences offer?
R.L. Institute of Nautical Sciences is approved for 22 courses, including Augmentation of FPFF (Practical Tanker Fire Fighting), B.Sc Nautical Technology, BE / B.Tech Marine Engineering, Basic Safety Training, Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, Electro Technical Officer Course. Approvals are set by DG Shipping; fees and batch dates are set by the institute.
Where is R.L. Institute of Nautical Sciences located?
R.L. Institute of Nautical Sciences is in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

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