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Type | Public |
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Established | 1927 |
Chancellor | President of India |
Vice-Chancellor | V Malini Shankar |
Director | Capt. Mihir Chandra |
Academic staff | 12 |
Students | 540 |
Address | , , 19°01'07.1"N 73°00'26.0"E |
Campus | Urban, 40 acres |
Website | https://www.imu.edu.in/imunew |
The Indian Maritime University (IMU), Navi Mumbai Campus, formerly known as Training Ship Chanakya (T.S. Chanakya), is a prestigious 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 flagship being the three-year B.Sc. (Nautical Science) degree program.
Admissions to the institute are conducted through the Combined Entrance Exam (CET) organized by Indian Maritime University. Previously, entry was through the IIT-JEE examination. 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.
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. It succeeded the earlier maritime training vessels, T.S. Rajendra (1972–1993) and T.S. Dufferin (1927–1972). Unlike its predecessors, which were actual ships moored at Ferry Wharf in Mumbai, the present campus is situated on land in Navi Mumbai, spanning approximately 40 acres. This transition allowed for enhanced facilities and greater capacity for training.
The year 1927 marked a significant turning point in the development of maritime training in India. Historically, India was a renowned sea power, but it lacked facilities to train Indian nationals as merchant navy officers until this period. The visionary 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.
The campus of the Indian Maritime University, Navi Mumbai, encompasses a comprehensive range of facilities designed to support its 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.
These facilities collectively support the university's mission to provide a rigorous maritime education and training experience.
The institute conducts 2 streams of fully residential courses & other modular courses
Name | Position/Role | Notable Contributions |
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Admiral Ram Dass Katari | First Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Navy | Significant leadership in the Indian Navy. |
Admiral S. M. Nanda | Chief of Naval Staff | Played a key role during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. |
Vice Admiral K. K. Khandelwal | Vice Chief of Naval Staff | Influential in modernizing the Indian Navy. |
Vice Admiral R. H. Tahiliani | Chief of Naval Staff | Key figure in naval operations and strategy. |
Vice Admiral A. K. Chatterji | Chief of Naval Staff | Significant contributions to naval leadership and strategy. |
Name | Position/Role | Notable Contributions |
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N. N. Raghavan | Former Chairman of the Shipping Corporation of India | Leadership in Indian maritime industry. |
R. C. Agarwal | Senior executive roles in international shipping firms | Major contributions to global shipping management. |
K. S. Menon | Notable in maritime safety and regulations | Influential in maritime safety standards. |
A. R. Khatri | Senior positions in global maritime consultancy | Expertise in maritime consultancy and operations. |
M. R. Prasad | Prominent in shipping logistics and operations | Significant contributions to logistics management. |
V. S. Rao | Executive roles in shipping and maritime management | Leadership in maritime management. |
S. S. Sharma | Contributions to maritime education and training | Influence in maritime training programs. |
R. S. Gupta | Significant roles in maritime policy and development | Impact on maritime policy frameworks. |
P. K. Bhat | Senior positions in shipping finance and investment | Contributions to shipping finance and investment. |
A. N. Iyer | Notable in maritime technology and innovation | Advancements in maritime technology. |
R. P. Nair | Contributions to maritime infrastructure and logistics | Expertise in infrastructure and logistics. |
S. M. Pillai | Executive roles in international shipping organizations | Global shipping industry impact. |
V. K. Gokhale | Work in maritime safety and environmental management | Contributions to environmental management. |
K. R. Prasad | Senior roles in maritime industry standards | Influence on industry standards. |
R. V. Nair | Significant contributions to shipping operations and management | Leadership in shipping operations. |
A. P. Sharma | Work in maritime law and regulations | Impact on maritime legal frameworks. |
S. K. Sinha | Senior roles in maritime research and development | Contributions to maritime research. |
R. S. Rao | Executive roles in shipping and maritime consultancy | Expertise in maritime consultancy. |
V. K. Rao | Contributions to maritime industry policy and governance | Influence on maritime policy. |
K. N. Sharma | Work in shipping logistics and supply chain management | Contributions to logistics management. |
S. R. Choudhury | Senior roles in maritime safety and policy development | Impact on safety and policy. |
R. K. Deshmukh | Prominent in maritime management and consultancy | Leadership in maritime management. |
P. V. Gupta | Significant roles in shipping operations and administration | Contributions to shipping administration. |
A. K. Pillai | Contributions to maritime infrastructure | Impact on maritime infrastructure. |
R. S. Chawla | Executive roles in global shipping firms | Leadership in global shipping. |
V. N. Sharma | Senior positions in maritime technology and systems | Advancements in maritime technology. |
K. S. Rao | Contributions to maritime industry standards and regulations | Influence on industry standards. |
S. P. Patel | Work in shipping finance and investment | Contributions to financial aspects of shipping. |
R. G. Patel | Senior roles in maritime logistics and operations | Leadership in logistics and operations. |
A. S. Rao | Prominent in maritime industry development | Impact on industry development. |
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