Indian Maritime University

The Indian Maritime University (IMU) is a central university in India which deals with a wide range of topics related to the sea, ranging from oceanography to maritime law and history, and including practical topics such as search and rescue at sea and the transportation of dangerous goods. It was established by the Indian Maritime University Act 2008,[1][2] on 14 November 2008. It has an All-India jurisdiction and the headquarters is at Chennai. It has six campuses in Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai Port, Navi Mumbai, and Visakhapatnam.[3][4]

Indian Maritime University
Logo of IMU
TypeCentral University
Established14 November 2008
Vice-ChancellorDr.Malini.V.Shankar IAS (Retd)
Administrative staff
150
Location
India

12°52′21″N 80°14′09″E
CampusChennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai Port, Navi Mumbai, Visakhapatnam
AcronymIMU
Websiteimu.edu.in
Location in Chennai, India
Indian Maritime University (Tamil Nadu)

Chennai Campus

Indian Maritime University - Chennai Campus, previously known as National Maritime Academy campus is located on the outskirts of Chennai. The campus houses the academic block, hostel, residential and recreational facilities.


The Academy was established in 1985 with the technical assistance from UNDP / UNCTAD. It is credited with ISO 9001:2000 Certification and accredited as grade 1 rating by ICRA. It has modern facilities to conduct training programmes for both port and marine personnel.

IMU Chennai offers the following academic programs:

  • B. Sc., in Nautical Science
  • B. Tech in Marine Engineering
  • Diploma in Nautical Science
  • MBA in Port and Shipping Management
  • MBA in International Transportation and Logistics Management
  • BBA in Logistics, Retailing and E-Commerce
  • Post Sea / STCW Courses

Affiliated colleges
IMU campus in Visakhapatnam

Following are list of colleges affiliated under IMU. As of 2018, there were 21 colleges.[5][6]

No. Name of college Location
1 Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy Raigad
2 Applied Research International School of Maritime Studies New Delhi
3 Coimbatore Marine College Coimbatore
4 College of Ship Technology Palakkad
5 Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology Port Blair
6 Euro Tech Maritime Academy Kochi
7 HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) Chennai
8 International Maritime Institute Greater Noida
9 MMTI'S Education & Research Trust Mumbai
10 Park Maritime Academy Coimbatore
11 Maritime Training Institute (SCI) Mumbai
12 Maritime Training Institute (SCI) Thoothukudi
13 RL Institute of Nautical Sciences Madurai
14 Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies Mumbai
15 Sriram Institute of Marine Studies New Delhi
16 Southern Academy of Maritime Studies Chennai
17 The Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies Mumbai
18 Tolani Maritime Institute Pune
19 Training Ship Rahman Mumbai
20 Vishwakarma Maritime Institute Pune
21 Yak Education Trust Mumbai

References
  1. "Central University Tamil Nadu". University Grants Commission (India). Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  2. Indian Maritime University Act 2008
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 17 June 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2016.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 29 January 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "The list of institutes affiliated under IMU for B.Tech. Marine Engineering" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 April 2013.
  6. "The list of institutes affiliated under IMU for various courses" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 March 2017.
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