Maritime training centres in India
Regulator: Directorate General of Shipping (DGS). Always verify accreditation status on the regulator's website before enrolling — listings here are a curated snapshot.
Indian Maritime University (IMU)
Chennai + Mumbai + Kolkata + Visakhapatnam + Kochi · hybrid
Federal central university, six campuses offering BTech Marine Engineering, BSc Nautical Science, DNS, GME.
T.S. Chanakya
Navi Mumbai · officer
IMU Mumbai campus deck cadet training ship.
Marine Engineering & Research Institute (MERI)
Kolkata + Mumbai · officer
IMU engine-side flagship.
Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI)
Induri, Pune · officer
Among India's top-ranked private academies.
Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy (AEMA)
Karjat, Maharashtra · officer
Owned by Anglo-Eastern Ship Management. Guaranteed sea-time on AE fleet.
Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies (GEIMS)
Lonavala · officer
Great Eastern Shipping Co. academy.
International Maritime Institute (IMI)
Greater Noida · hybrid
Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies (SIMS)
Lonavala + Mumbai · officer
Executive Ship Management academy.
This list focuses on institutions with a verifiable web presence and recognised national accreditation. Send corrections to noreply@seafarerindex.com.