The institute offer Chemical Tanker Familiarisation (CHEMFAM). this is a full time course. The duration of the course is 5 days. The course is approved by the Indian and Singapore Administrations.
Successful completion of this course shall enable trainees to serve on chemical tankers in an operational capacity (that is, other than master, chief engineer, chief mate or second engineer), and to perform specific duties and responsibilities related to those duties in connection with cargo and cargo equipment, provided they are not immediately responsible for the loading, discharging, care in transit or handling of cargo.
Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies (SIMS) was established with an aim at developing a pool of high calibre seafarers trained at all levels to work in the increasingly demanding shipping industry.
Students are given training that is over and above mandatory international standards and successful graduates can look forward to a rewarding seafaring career in the maritime industry. Having successfully instituted a world-class Post Sea Training Facility, SIMS embarked on another visionary training project in starting a world-class Pre Sea Training Facility for deck and engine cadets. Located at Lonavala, Maharashtra, this campus complements the present post sea training offered in Govandi, Mumbai.
Both the Post-Sea Facility in Mumbai and the Pre-Sea Training Campus in Lonavala are committed to providing an outstanding maritime training opportunity to Indians that is over and above the international mandatory standards.
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