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Indian Maritime University Navi Mumbai
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The Indian Maritime University (IMU), Navi Mumbai Campus, formerly known as Training Ship Chanakya (T.S. Chanakya), is an institution dedicated to maritime education and training. It serves as a prominent unit of the Mumbai campus of Indian Maritime University. Established to address the growing need for maritime professionals, the institution offers a range of training programs, with its main course being the three-year B.Sc. (Nautical Science) degree program.
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Graduates of T.S. Chanakya are awarded a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Nautical Science by IMU and are qualified to seek employment on both Indian and international ships.
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Admissions
Admissions to the institute are conducted through the Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU CET).[1] Previously, the entry was only through the IIT-JEE examination.
Campus
The current shore-based campus, known as T.S. Chanakya, has been operational since 5 April 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 1926 to establish the Indian Mercantile Marine. Consequently, the Ministry of Commerce acquired the troopship 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.
In a forward-looking move, the Government of India established a shore-based maritime academy to enhance training output. Thus, Training Ship Chanakya was inaugurated on 5 April 1993, National Maritime Day, and became operational on 1 August 1993. The academy continues to uphold the legacy of its predecessors while adapting to contemporary maritime training standards.
Accommodation
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The campus of the Indian Maritime University, Navi Mumbai, encompasses a comprehensive range of facilities designed to support the educational and training programs. Key features of the campus include::
Administrative Block: Housing the university's administrative functions.
Scholastic Block: Contains classrooms, faculty and staff rooms, a library, and various laboratories for academic and research activities.
Fire Fighting Complex: Dedicated to fire safety training and emergency response.
Power Station and Pump House: Provides essential utilities and services.
Marine Engineering Workshop: Equipped for hands-on training in marine engineering.
Hostel Blocks: Two blocks providing residential accommodation for students.
Catering Block: Facilities for dining and food services.
Sports Ground: An area for recreational and athletic activities.
Olympic-Size Swimming Pool: For physical training and recreational purposes.
Specialized Laboratories: Including Physics/Electronics, Computer, Seamanship, Navigation, Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), Environmental Sciences, and Marine Engineering Control Station & Chart Room.
Gymnasium: For fitness and exercise.
Mooring Station: Dedicated area for mooring practice.
Jetty: Features a private jetty with two FRP rowing boats.
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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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