International Maritime Institute (IMI), Delhi/NCR

This programme is designed for those seeking qualification as a Marine Engineer as well as looking at opportunities for job abroad and comprise of integrated academic and professional vocational training for 3 years. The programme comprises of academic and vocational studies for 3 years plus 6 months of practical training onboard ships.

 
This 2-year programme will be undertaken at two venues –
2 years at IMI campus at Greater Noida under Edexcel (UK) leading to award of Higher National Diploma (HND) awarded by Edexcel (UK) and 1year at University of Plymouth (UoP). The final year of study continues both the academic and professional development including marine workshop technology besides composite designing. Research project in a chosen field will form a significant element of the course. On successfully completing the above programme UoP will award a degree of B.Sc. (Hons.) Marine & Composite Technology.

 
After completing the requisite 6 months sea phase, Certificate of Competency examination for Engineer Officer of the Watch EOOW from the UK (equivalent to Class IV Indian), is taken, entitling one to sail on board merchant Navy ships as a certified Engineering Officer in-charge of an Engineering watch. The accompanying flow chart details the career path.

 
The entire Degree programme will comprise of academic and vocational studies for 3 years plus 6 months of practical training onboard ship.

 
This degree also provides an excellent opportunity to enter the international shipping industry as a qualified Engineer officer. With the academic knowledge and skills acquired in the marine field as also in composite engineering in the third year along with the research component in the curriculum, it opens up numerous career opportunities in the shore-based industry, both marine as well as non-marine. 
FAQ' s

Salient Features : 
The salient features of this system which provides a path to the UK system of Maritime training and education are as follows:
1. Provides a path for a foreign certification.
2. Provides a degree from the University of Plymouth.
3. Provides a Diploma viz Higher National Diploma in both in Marine engineering &     Nautical Studies.
4. The status as per students Visa permits 20 hours of work per week (provides an     opportunity to earn living & food expenses).
5. Gives an opportunity to remain at UK for a period of 1 year. Can try for a shore job      in UK.
6. The Graduation provides an opportunity for further study at UK (Post graduation)
7. The Certificate of Competency is valid to serve on almost all major shipping     companies
8. These are non-residential courses
9. Cost effective programme , option of obtaining diploma after training in India for both  years leads to significant cost savings.
 

Fee Includes : 
Includes training visits and sea acquaintance.
Lunch on campus
Issue of basic set of Books
Fees includes cost of uniforms
Cadets must follow the non Indian scheme of education
For course details/eligibility/selection criteria/fee structure refer to brochure.
 

Eligibility Criteria :
Educational qualification: For both the courses minimum education required is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in 12th. IELTS score of 6.5 or more or TOFEL score 570+ or above.
 

Age :
Age preferably not more than 20 years on the day of commencement of the course.
 
Medical Fitness :
Should be in robust health with no physical impairment. Eyesight with binocular vision should be 6/6 for nautical course whereas for Engineering course +2.5 will be acceptable. No colour blindness is permitted. 
 
 

Through integrated professional training and undergraduate studies, this degree course provides an opportunity to enter industry as a qualified Mercantile Marine Officer combined with proven academic ability. The programme comprises of academic and vocational studies for 3 years plus 15 months of practical training onboard ships.

 
The 3-year studies will be undertaken at two venues:
2 years at IMI campus at Greater Noida under Edexcel (UK)leading to award of Higher National Diploma (HND) by Edexcel (UK) and 1 year at University of Plymouth (UK). The final year of study continues both the academic and professional development. A research project in a chosen field is a significant element of the course. On successfully completing the above programme University of Plymouth (UK) will award a degree of B.Sc.(Hons.) Nautical Studies. After completing the 15 months sea phase, Certificate of Competency examination for Officer of the Watch (OOW) from the UK (equivalent to 2nd Mates FG Indian), is taken, entitling one to sail on board merchant Navy ships as a certified Deck Officer. The accompanying flow chart details the career path.

 
The degree provides an excellent opportunity to enter the international shipping industry as a qualified deck officer. With the academic knowledge and skills acquired one can also choose careers in the management of shore-based marine industries.
 
FAQ' s

Salient Features :
The salient features of this system which provides a path to the UK system of Maritime training and education are as follows:
1. Provides a path for a foreign certification.
2. Provides a degree from the University of Plymouth.
3. Provides a Diploma viz Higher National Diploma in both in Marine engineering &     Nautical Studies.
4. The status as per students Visa permits 20 hours of work per week (provides an     opportunity to earn living & food expenses).
5. Gives an opportunity to remain at UK for a period of 1 year. Can try for a shore job      in UK.
6. The Graduation provides an opportunity for further study at UK (Post graduation)
7. The Certificate of Competency is valid to serve on almost all major shipping     companies
8. These are non-residential courses
9. Cost effective programme , option of obtaining diploma after training in India for both     years leads to significant cost savings. 

Fee Includes : 
Includes training visits and sea acquaintance.
Lunch on campus
Issue of basic set of Books
Fees includes cost of uniforms
Cadets must follow the non Indian scheme of education
For course details/eligibility/selection criteria/fee structure refer to brochure

Eligibility Criteria :
Educational qualification: For both the courses minimum education required is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in 12th. IELTS score of 6.5 or more or TOFEL score 570+ or above.
 

Age :
Age preferably not more than 20 years on the day of commencement of the course.
 
Medical Fitness :
Should be in robust health with no physical impairment. Eyesight with binocular vision should be 6/6 for nautical course whereas for Engineering course +2.5 will be acceptable. No colour blindness is permitted. 
 

This 4-year course is approved by AICTE and duly recognised and approved by the Directorate General of Shipping. After successful completion of the course a Degree is awarded by U.P. Technical University, Lucknow (U.P. Tech).

Consequent to obtaining the degree and on completion of the mandatory short courses one becomes eligible to take up a career at sea as a junior / trainee engineer. A minimum of 6 months of sea service is then required to be put in on board merchant vessels on completion of which the cadet becomes eligible to write Class IV Part ‘B’ examination (Class IV Part ‘A’ examination, being exempted on the strength of the Degree awarded). Thereafter a Class IV Certificate of Competency is awarded by the Mercantile Marine Department, Government of India. Subsequently, they become full fledged Engineer officers of Merchant Marine and are free to take up lucrative careers within the Shipping industry world-wide.
General FAQ' s

Eligibility :
10+2 with PCM 60% aggregate marks from recognised Boards/Universities. Minimum 50% marks in English at 10+2 or 10th level is a must. Fluency in written and spoken English.

Age :
Not exceeding 25 years on the date of commencement of training. (SUBJECT TO DG’S GUIDELINES AS APPLICABLE)

Medical Fitness :
Medically fit with eyesight 6/6, with or without external aids. Maximum power permitted ± 2.5. No colour blindness. All candidates have to pass complete medical examination and mandatory tests prior to joining. IMI has a panel of qualified doctors and professional laboratories specialising in Merchant Navy regulations and requirements as per ILO Convention 147 Seafarer’s Medical Examination.

Selection Procedure :
Those wish to join through UPTU selection must clear the UPTU-SEE. After counseling based on the merit in UPTU SEE the university will allocate the institute.

For management & vacant seats after UPTU admissions :
IMI undertakes Aptitude, IQ, Reasoning and Psychometric tests followed by an interview. Direct sponsorship by shipping companies are also accepted. The final selection and admissions are subject to the guidelines by UPTU.
 

The above program is duly approved by Director General of Shipping, Government of India. The design of the course is as per the guidelines laid down by the Directorate. This training provides a school (X+II) (‘A’ Level) leaver sure path to become a qualified Deck Officer.

The candidate undergoes a 12 months two semester residential Pre-sea training at IMI where apart from the academics he will undergo practical training in seamanship apart from familiarizing him with various aspects in workshop comprising of Carpentry, Plumbing, Machine Shop, Electrical shop and Hot-work. Also required to Mandatory STCW course as required for seafarers. On successful completion of the semester 1 & 2 Diploma in Nautical Science being awarded by Indian Maritime University (IMU).

On completion of the pre-sea training he undertake the sea phase comprising of 18 months comprising semester 3, 4 & 5 of on board ship residential training along with correspondence course with Indian Maritime University (IMU). On successful completion of Phase 2 (semester 3, 4 & 5) IMU will award the trainee with Advance Diploma in Nautical Science.

After obtaining Advance Diploma in Nautical  Science, Trainee required to undergo 4 months post-sea training in any training institute (2 Mate Function). On successful completion of the training & passing the exam he will be awarded Certificate of Competency by Director General of Shipping and B.Sc. Degree in (Nautical Science) by IMU.

Eligibility:
10 + 2 (‘A’ Levels) with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics with minimum 55% marks in PCM or B.Sc. Graduates with 55% marks in the final year.  Minimum 50% marks in English at 10 + 2 or 10th level is must. Should be fluent in written and spoken English. Required to clear the OPEN-NET Examination conducted by IMU.

Age: Not exceeding 25 years as on the date of commencement of training (subject to DG’s guidelines).

Medical fitness:
Medically fit with eyesight 6/6, without external aids. No colour blindness

This 12 months course is offered to existing Graduates in Mechanical Engineering who wants to change their career path to marine Engineering .
 
The course is duly approved by the Directorate General of Shipping. The syllabi comprises of subject related to Marine engines and extensive workshop practices.

 
Consequent to the course and on completion of the mandatory short courses one becomes eligible to take up a career at sea as a junior / trainee engineer. A minimum of 8 months of sea service is then required to be put in on board merchant vessels on completion of which the junior / trainee engineers become eligible to write Class IV Part ‘B’ examination (Class IV Part ‘A’ examination, being exempted on the strength of the Degree awarded). Thereafter a Class IV Certificate of Competency is awarded by the Mercantile Marine Department, Government of India. Subsequently, they become full fledged Engineer officers of Merchant Marine and are free to take up lucrative careers within the Shipping industry world-wide.
General FAQ' s
 

Eligibility :
BE or B.Tech (Mechanical or Naval Arch) from AICTE approved college/university with minimum 60% marks and at least 50% in English in either 10th or 10+2.. Must be fluent in written and spoken English. 

Age :
Not exceeding 28 years on the date of commencement of training.
 
Medical Fitness :
Medically fit with eyesight 6/6, with or without external aids. Maximum power permitted ± 2.5. No colour blindness. All candidates have to pass complete medical examination and mandatory tests prior to joining IMI. IMI has a panel of qualified doctors and professional laboratories specialising in Merchant Navy regulations and requirements as per ILO Convention 147 Seafarer’s Medical Examination.
 

Selection Procedure :
IMI undertakes Aptitude, IQ, Reasoning and Psychometric tests followed by an interview. Direct sponsorship by shipping companies is also accepted.