Indian Maritime University Navi Mumbai Campus

Type	Public
Established	1927
Chancellor	President of India
Vice-Chancellor	V. Malini Shankar
Director	Capt. Mihir Chandra
Academic staff	12
Students	540
Address	Indian Maritime University , Navi Mumbai , India 19°01′04″N 73°00′26″E / 19.0179°N 73.0072°E / 19.0179; 73.0072
Campus	Urban, 40 acres
Website	https://www.imu.edu.in/imunew

Indian Maritime University (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.

The campus offers academic and vocational programs in nautical science, including a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science, designed to prepare students for careers as deck officers in the merchant navy. Admissions to the programs are conducted through the Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU CET).^[1] Graduates are qualified for employment as deck officers in the Merchant Navy.

In 1927, following advocacy by Sir P. S. Sivaswamy Iyer, the Government of India establish a school to train people for maritime careers. The government passed a formal resolution on 19 March 1927 and acquired the ship HMIS Dufferin to be used as a training school.

The first course began on 5 December 1927 with 26 students. Among them were Ram Dass Katari, who later became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Navy, and S. G. Karmarkar, who later became a Rear Admiral.

Training aboard T.S. Dufferin continued for 67 years, including 45 years at Mazgaon Pier in Mumbai; during this time, 2,656 students completed their training. Former students went on to hold senior roles in the Indian Navy, the Central Government, and the shipping industry, including four Chiefs of Naval Staff, numerous admirals, four nautical advisors, and two Chief Surveyors for the Government of India, and many senior executives and masters in the shipping sector.

After T.S. Dufferin, training moved to T. S. Rajendra (named after King Rajendra Chola and built by Hindustan Shipyard). Rajendra could train 250 students at a time - significantly more than the previous ship - and it was used for 21 years to train both deck officers and service staff.^{[citation needed][2]}

The current shore-based campus, known as T.S. Chanakya, began operations on 5 April 1993, conciding with National Maritime Day.^[3] The campus is located in Navi Mumbai and covers approximately 16 hectares (40 acres). These shore-based facilities replaced earlier maritime training institutions that operated aboard permanently moored training ships (T.S. Rajendra, 1972–1993; T.S. Dufferin, 1927–1972) at Ferry Wharf in Mumbai.^{[citation needed]}

The Navi Mumbai Campus spans approximately 16 hectares (40 acres) and includes academic, residential, and specialized training facilities used for maritime education and research. Key facilities include:

• Administrative block: University’s administrative offices.
• Scholastic block: Classrooms, faculty offices, laboratories, and a central library.
• Marine engineering workshop: hands-on training in marine systems and engineering practices.
• Firefighting complex: Training in fire prevention, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Specialized laboratories: Facilities for physics, electronics, seamanship, navigation, environmental sciences, and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
• Hostel and catering blocks: Accommodation and dining facilities for cadets and staff.
• Sports and recreation facilities: A swimming pool, gymnasium, and sports ground for physical training.
• Mooring station and jetty: For mooring practice and includes two fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) rowing boats.
• Power station and pump house: Campus utilities and infrastructure support.

The IMU Navi Mumbai campus offers undergraduate and specialized training programs designed to prepare students for careers in the Merchant Navy and related maritime sectors. The programs combine theoretical instruction, practical shipboard experience, and modern maritime technology training.

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Nautical Science^[4] – Three-year degree program covering:
  • Navigation and ship operations
  • Maritime law and regulations

Meteorology and oceanography

• • Cargo handling and stowage
  • Ship stability and construction
  • Marine communications, including Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
  • Bridge resource management and safety procedures

Basic modular courses for in-house cadets:

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• Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF)

• Personal Safety & Social Reasonability (PSSR)
• Personal Survival Technique (PST)
• Elementary First Aid (EFA)
• Security Training For Seafarers With Designated Security Duties (STSDSD).

• Pre-Sea Training Courses: Preparatory courses for cadets before embarking on sea training, including shipboard practices, seamanship, and safety training.
• Post-Sea Training Programs: Advanced training for deck officers and shipboard personnel seeking certification upgrades or specialized skills.
• Maritime Safety and Survival Training: Programs in survival at sea, firefighting, life-saving, and emergency response.
• Bridge Resource Management (BRM): Courses in operational teamwork, decision-making, and leadership on the bridge.
• Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Training: Training in maritime communication protocols and emergency signaling.
• Navigation and Cargo Handling Workshops: Practical sessions in charting, cargo stowage, ship handling, and modern navigation systems.
• Marine Engineering Familiarization: Introductory exposure to marine engineering systems and onboard machinery (for deck cadets).

• Sea Training / Shipboard Apprenticeship: Cadets undertake hands-on training aboard designated training vessels or on modern ships, applying classroom learning in real-world maritime environments.
• Simulators and Laboratory Training: State-of-the-art bridge simulators, marine engineering labs, and navigation equipment provide experiential learning opportunities.

• Indian Maritime University
• Indian Institutes of Technology
• Naval Architecture
• Marine Sciences
• Indian Maritime University Kolkata
• Marine Propulsion
• JEE-Main
• JEE-Advanced
• CUET

• Indian Maritime University
• Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India - Training Ship Chanakya
• Naval Maritime Academy (NAMAC) - Joining Merchant Navy
• The Tribune, Wednesday, 31 May 2006