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Indian Maritime University Navi Mumbai
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The Indian Maritime University, Navi Mumbai Campus (formerly Training Ship Chanakya, abbreviated as T.S. Chanakya) is a maritime training institute located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is one of the campuses of the Indian Maritime University.
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The campus offers undergraduate and training programmes in nautical science. Its principal course is the three-year Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Nautical Science degree programme. Graduates are awarded a degree from the Indian Maritime University and, upon satisfying statutory requirements, are qualified for employment as deck officers in the merchant navy.
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Admissions
Admissions to the institute are conducted through the Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU CET).[1] Previously, entry was only through the IIT-JEE examination.
Campus
The current shore-based campus, known as T.S. Chanakya, has been operational since April 5, 1993, a date that coincides with National Maritime Day.[2] It is located on approximately 40 acres of land in Navi Mumbai, unlike its predecessors, maritime training vessels T.S. Rajendra (1972–1993) and T.S. Dufferin (1927–1972), which were ships moored at Ferry Wharf in Mumbai.
History
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The year 1927 marked a significant turning point in the development of maritime training in India. Though India was a naval power, it lacked facilities to train Indian nationals as merchant navy officers. Sir P. S. Sivaswamy Iyer's advocacy led to the central government's resolution on 19 March to establish a maritime training institution. Consequently, the Ministry of Commerce acquired the troopship HMIS Dufferin, and the inaugural three-year course commenced on 5 December 1927 with 26 cadets. Among these early cadets were Admiral Ram Dass Katari, who earned the Viceroy's gold medal and later became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Navy, and S. G. Karmarkar, who achieved the rank of Rear Admiral.
Training Ship Dufferin, operational for 67 years, including 45 years at Mazgaon Pier, educated 2,656 cadets. Its alumni include four Chiefs of Naval Staff, numerous admirals, four nautical advisors, and two chief surveyors with the Government of India, as well as many senior executives and masters in the shipping industry.
Following Dufferin, Training Ship Rajendra was introduced, named after King Rajendra Chola. Designed and built by Hindustan Shipyard, Rajendra was equipped to train 250 cadets simultaneously, an increase from the previous 160. It served for 21 years, training both cadets and saloon crew.
The shore-based Training Ship Chanakya was inaugurated on April 5, 1993, coinciding with National Maritime Day, and became operational on August 1, 1993.
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Campus and Facilities
The Indian Maritime University, Navi Mumbai Campus, spans approximately 40 acres and includes a range of academic, residential, and training facilities designed for maritime education and research.
Key facilities include:
- Administrative Block: Houses the university’s administrative offices.
- Scholastic Block: Contains classrooms, faculty offices, laboratories, and a central library.
- Marine Engineering Workshop: Provides hands-on training in marine systems and engineering practices.
- Firefighting Complex: Used for training cadets in fire prevention, safety, and emergency procedures.
- Specialized Laboratories: Include facilities for physics, electronics, seamanship, navigation, environmental sciences, and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
- Hostel and Catering Blocks: Provide accommodation and dining facilities for cadets and staff.
- Sports and Recreation Facilities: Include a swimming pool, gymnasium, and sports ground for physical training.
- Mooring Station and Jetty: Used for mooring practice and includes two fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) rowing boats.
- Power Station and Pump House: Ensure essential utilities and campus infrastructure support.
These facilities are primarily used for the training and development of cadets enrolled in nautical and maritime engineering programs.
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Courses
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The institute conducts 2 streams of fully residential courses & other modular courses
- 3 years course of B.S. (Nautical Science)
- 1 year DNS Course, leading to B.Sc. (Nautical Science)
- 1 week duration of Advanced Fire Fighting Course
- 2 weeks duration of GMDSS Course
- Basic modular courses for in house cadets : a) Fire Prevention Fire Fighting b)Personal Safety & Social Responsibility c) Personal Survival Technique d) Elementary First Aid.
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