Information and Technology has permeated into all strata of our life. Shipping sector is no exception. There are many areas of Merchant Navy, Naval Architecture & Offshore Engineering and petroleum and oil and gas exploration where IT solutions have come to stay viz. TTL - Travel, Transport and Logistics. The important aspects of IT Applications in the above areas are : icargo - Cargo Management System, iLogistics - end to end management of the logistics involved in exploration, production and operations of oil and gas companies, iport - fleet owners and container transshipment agencies, Ship design and building etc. Course Duration :- 4 years or 8 semesters Eligibility for the Course :- Qualifications:- A Pass in Plus-two (12th Standard) or its equivalent, with minimum 60% Marks aggregate in Maths, Physics and Chemistry Group from any recognized Board. MODE OF SELECTION:- Admission tests/ Personal Interviews
AMET University established in the year 1993 is situated at kanathur, on the outskirts of Chennai.
It is India's first Maritime University granted deemed status by the UGC for its strength in Maritime courses and training. It has also obtained ISO 9001: 2000 from Det Norske Veritas, Norway.
It has a strength of over 1500 studens taking various diploma and degree courses.
It has a state of the art establishment totally dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge to the Shipping Industry. It is the only University of its kind in India that caters to the needs of Shipping Industry not just in India, but the world over.
AMET University has one of the best infrastructure in terms of class rooms with modern teaching aids, well equipped workshops for practical training, Marine workshop for hands on training on Marine Auxiliaries, Ship in campus, well furnished Hostel, Canteen facilities, Indoor & Outdoor games, Swimming pool, Medical facilities & an overall congenial atmosphere for learning by the students.
Dear Santosh,
The minimum eligibility for courses in nautical science and Marine engineering is 10+2 or an equivalent examination with physics, chemistry and mathematics. He should also pass a medical fitness test for sea service under standard norms and with eyesight 6/6 with no color blindness. Candidates wishing to enter the navigational and engineering fields of Merchant Navy need to complete a Bachelors degree in Nautical Science or Marine engineering, before they can gain admission to the field.
Please see the following link for the list of institutes:
http://www.infinitecourses.com/MerchantNavy-Maritime-Nautical-institutes.aspx
Dear Sijo,