Is Vels Academy of Maritime Education and Training approved by DG Shipping?

Yes. Vels Academy of Maritime Education and Training holds MTI number 406028 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 Vels Academy of Maritime Education and Training offer?

Vels Academy of Maritime Education and Training is approved for 11 courses, including B.Sc Nautical Science, BE / B.Tech Marine Engineering, Basic Safety Training, Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, Diploma in Marine Engineering, Elementary First Aid. Approvals are set by DG Shipping; fees and batch dates are set by the institute.

What is the CIP grade of Vels Academy of Maritime Education and Training?

Vels Academy of Maritime Education and Training currently holds grade A1. CIP is the grade DG Shipping assigns under its comprehensive inspection programme.

Vels Academy of Maritime Education and Training

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

406028MTI number 11approved courses Approvedwith DG Shipping

A1Highest grade in DG Shipping's comprehensive inspection

About

Vels Academy of Maritime Education and Training in Chennai offers pre-sea training and degree programmes in nautical science and marine engineering, along with STCW modular safety courses and tanker cargo operation training. DG Shipping has assigned this approved institute a CIP grade of A1.

Approved courses

Pre-sea and degree courses

B.Sc Nautical Science

3 years

BE / B.Tech Marine Engineering

4 years

Diploma in Marine Engineering

2 years

Graduate Marine Engineering

1 year

STCW modular courses

Basic Safety Training

11 days

Elementary First Aid

2 days

Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting

3 days

Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities

3 days

Personal Survival Techniques

3 days

Tanker courses

Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations

6 days

Security courses

Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties

2 days

Contact

Address: Off Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR)Near NavalurThalambur Map
PIN: 600130
Email: director.smts@velsuniv.ac.in
Website: www.velsmaritime.com & www.velsuniv.ac.in

Other approved institutes in Chennai

AMET City College AMET Institute of Science and Technology AMET University Balaji Seamen Training Institute CMC Maritime Academy, Chennai (Campus)GKM College of Engineering and Technology GKM Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology HIMT Tidal Park Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training Indian Maritime College Indian Maritime University,Chennai (NIPM /NMA)Indus Seafarers Training Academy

Common questions

Is Vels Academy of Maritime Education and Training approved by DG Shipping?: Yes. Vels Academy of Maritime Education and Training holds MTI number 406028 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 Vels Academy of Maritime Education and Training offer?: Vels Academy of Maritime Education and Training is approved for 11 courses, including B.Sc Nautical Science, BE / B.Tech Marine Engineering, Basic Safety Training, Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, Diploma in Marine Engineering, Elementary First Aid. Approvals are set by DG Shipping; fees and batch dates are set by the institute.
Where is Vels Academy of Maritime Education and Training located?: Vels Academy of Maritime Education and Training is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
What is the CIP grade of Vels Academy of Maritime Education and Training?: Vels Academy of Maritime Education and Training 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.