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Vizag HIMT

DG Shipping approved maritime training institute in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

405051MTI number 28approved courses Approvedwith DG Shipping

A1Highest grade in DG Shipping's comprehensive inspection

About

Vizag HIMT holds DG Shipping approval (CIP grade A1) to conduct Chief Engineer and Second Engineer certificate of competency programmes, along with STCW modular safety courses covering fire fighting, medical training, survival craft operation, and security duties. The institute offers refresher and revalidation training for maritime professionals, including engine room and combustion gas simulator courses.

Approved courses

Competency courses

MEO Class I
2 months
MEO Class II
4 months

STCW modular courses

Advanced Training in Fire Fighting
4 days
Basic Safety Training
11 days
Crowd Management, Passenger Safety and Safety Training
3 days
Medical First Aid
4 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
Revalidation Training for Masters and Deck Officers
4 days

Tanker courses

Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations
10 days
Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations
10 days
Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations
5 days
Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations
6 days

Simulator courses

Diesel Engine Combustion Gas Simulator
3 days
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

Specialist courses

Advanced Training for Ships using IGF Code Fuels
5 days
Basic Training for Ships using IGF Code Fuels
4 days

Trainer and assessor

Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers
10 days
Train the Simulator Trainer and Assessor
5 days
Vertical Integration Course for Trainers
10 days

Contact

Address
49-35-7, Plot No.86NGGO's ColonyAkkayapalem  Map
PIN
530016
Email
vizag@himtmarine.com
Website
www.himtmarine.com

Other approved institutes in Visakhapatnam

BIMT VizagPraveenya Institute of Marine Engineering & Maritime Studies (PRIME)

Common questions

Is Vizag HIMT approved by DG Shipping?
Yes. Vizag HIMT holds MTI number 405051 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 Vizag HIMT offer?
Vizag HIMT is approved for 28 courses, including Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations, Advanced Training for Ships using IGF Code Fuels, Advanced Training in Fire Fighting, Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers, Basic Safety Training. Approvals are set by DG Shipping; fees and batch dates are set by the institute.
Where is Vizag HIMT located?
Vizag HIMT is in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
What is the CIP grade of Vizag HIMT?
Vizag HIMT 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.