Indian Maritime University Navi Mumbai

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Indian Maritime University Navi Mumbai Campus
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Type Public
Established1927
Chancellor President of India
Vice-Chancellor V. Malini Shankar
DirectorCapt. Mihir Chandra
Academic staff
12
Students540
Address, ,
19°01′04″N73°00′26″E / 19.0179°N 73.0072°E / 19.0179; 73.0072
CampusUrban, 40 acres
Website https://www.imu.edu.in/imunew
Indian Maritime University Navi Mumbai

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 receive their degree from the Indian Maritime University and, upon meeting statutory requirements, are eligible for employment as deck officers in the merchant navy.

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View from the campus

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

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.

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 April 5, 1993, coinciding with National Maritime Day, and became operational on August 1, 1993. The academy continues to uphold the legacy of its predecessors while adapting to contemporary maritime training standards.

Accommodation

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Swimming pool
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M.E.C.S. Work Shop

The campus of the Indian Maritime University, Navi Mumbai has a comprehensive range of facilities. Key features of the campus include:

Courses

The institute conducts 2 streams of fully residential courses & other modular courses

Distinguish Alumni

Alumni of IMU Navi Mumbai in Defense Sector
NamePosition/RoleNotable Contributions
Admiral Ram Dass KatariFirst Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian NavySignificant leadership in the Indian Navy.
Admiral S. M. NandaChief of Naval StaffPlayed a key role during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.
Vice Admiral K. K. KhandelwalVice Chief of Naval StaffInfluential in modernizing the Indian Navy.
Vice Admiral R. H. TahilianiChief of Naval StaffKey figure in naval operations and strategy.
Vice Admiral A. K. ChatterjiChief of Naval StaffSignificant contributions to naval leadership and strategy.
Alumni of IMU Navi Mumbai in Non-Defense Sectors
NamePosition/RoleNotable Contributions
N. N. RaghavanFormer Chairman of the Shipping Corporation of IndiaLeadership in Indian maritime industry.
Pradeep SinghFounder and Chairman of Aethon Group and Karma Group in DubaiLeadership in diversified business, mentorship for Maritime professionals.
Ashok K. BaturaFounder of several maritime companies and Director on global maritime boards.Leadership, mentorship and contributions to global maritime management.
R. C. AgarwalSenior executive roles in international shipping firmsMajor contributions to global shipping management.
K. S. MenonNotable in maritime safety and regulationsInfluential in maritime safety standards.
A. R. KhatriSenior positions in global maritime consultancyExpertise in maritime consultancy and operations.
M. R. PrasadProminent in shipping logistics and operationsSignificant contributions to logistics management.
V. S. RaoExecutive roles in shipping and maritime managementLeadership in maritime management.
S. S. SharmaContributions to maritime education and trainingInfluence in maritime training programs.
R. S. GuptaSignificant roles in maritime policy and developmentImpact on maritime policy frameworks.
P. K. BhatSenior positions in shipping finance and investmentContributions to shipping finance and investment.
A. N. IyerNotable in maritime technology and innovationAdvancements in maritime technology.
R. P. NairContributions to maritime infrastructure and logisticsExpertise in infrastructure and logistics.
S. M. PillaiExecutive roles in international shipping organizationsGlobal shipping industry impact.
V. K. GokhaleWork in maritime safety and environmental managementContributions to environmental management.
K. R. PrasadSenior roles in maritime industry standardsInfluence on industry standards.
R. V. NairSignificant contributions to shipping operations and managementLeadership in shipping operations.
A. P. SharmaWork in maritime law and regulationsImpact on maritime legal frameworks.
S. K. SinhaSenior roles in maritime research and developmentContributions to maritime research.
R. S. RaoExecutive roles in shipping and maritime consultancyExpertise in maritime consultancy.
V. K. RaoContributions to maritime industry policy and governanceInfluence on maritime policy.
K. N. SharmaWork in shipping logistics and supply chain managementContributions to logistics management.
S. R. ChoudhurySenior roles in maritime safety and policy developmentImpact on safety and policy.
R. K. DeshmukhProminent in maritime management and consultancyLeadership in maritime management.
P. V. GuptaSignificant roles in shipping operations and administrationContributions to shipping administration.
A. K. PillaiContributions to maritime infrastructureImpact on maritime infrastructure.
R. S. ChawlaExecutive roles in global shipping firmsLeadership in global shipping.
V. N. SharmaSenior positions in maritime technology and systemsAdvancements in maritime technology.
K. S. RaoContributions to maritime industry standards and regulationsInfluence on industry standards.
S. P. PatelWork in shipping finance and investmentContributions to financial aspects of shipping.
R. G. PatelSenior roles in maritime logistics and operationsLeadership in logistics and operations.
A. S. RaoProminent in maritime industry developmentImpact on industry development.

See also

References

  1. "IMU CET 2024 Results Declared on imu.edu.in: How to Check Results and Next Steps for Admission". The Times of India. 15 June 2024.
  2. "WELCOME TO INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY". www.imu.edu.in.