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Southern Academy of Maritime Studies

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

402016MTI number 21approved courses Approvedwith DG Shipping

About

Southern Academy of Maritime Studies offers pre-sea training for deck cadets, engine ratings and catering personnel, alongside degree programmes in nautical science and marine engineering. The DG Shipping approved institute in Chennai provides certificate of competency courses, STCW modular safety training, and tanker cargo operation courses across 23 approved qualifications.

Approved courses

Pre-sea and degree courses

B.Sc Nautical Science
3 years
BE / B.Tech Marine Engineering
4 years
Certificate Course in Maritime Catering
6 months
Diploma in Marine Engineering
2 years
Diploma in Nautical Science
1 year
General Purpose Rating
6 months
Orientation Course for Catering Personnel
12 days

Competency courses

Navigational Watchkeeping Officer (NCV)
4 months

STCW modular courses

Basic Safety Training
11 days
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 PST
2 hours
Upgradation of Basic Safety Courses (FPFF/PST/EFA)
1 day

Tanker courses

Tanker Familiarisation, Oil
5 days

Security courses

Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
2 days

Contact

Address
82 PANAPPAKKAMCHENNAI THIRUPARTHY ROADUTHUKOTTAI TALUK, THIRUVALLUR DISTRICT  Map
PIN
601102
Email
admin@samsmarine.in
Website
www.samsmarine.org

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 Southern Academy of Maritime Studies approved by DG Shipping?
Yes. Southern Academy of Maritime Studies holds MTI number 402016 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 Southern Academy of Maritime Studies offer?
Southern Academy of Maritime Studies is approved for 21 courses, including B.Sc Nautical Science, BE / B.Tech Marine Engineering, Basic Safety Training, Certificate Course in Maritime Catering, Crowd Management, Passenger Safety and Safety Training, Diploma in Marine Engineering. Approvals are set by DG Shipping; fees and batch dates are set by the institute.
Where is Southern Academy of Maritime Studies located?
Southern Academy of Maritime Studies is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

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