Indian Maritime University Navi Mumbai

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 , Navi Mumbai , India
Campus	Urban, 40 acres
Website	https://www.imu.edu.in/imunew

Last updated January 14, 2026

The 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 undergraduate and training programs in nautical science. Its principle course is a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science. 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.

History

In 1927, the Government of India agreed to create a school to train people for maritime careers. This followed advocacy by Sir P. S. Sivaswamy Iyer. The government passed a formal resolution on 19 March 1927 and bought 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 Ship Dufferin was used for 67 years, including 45 years at Mazgaon Pier in Mumbai. During this time, 2,656 students completed their training there.

Former students went on to senior roles in the Indian Navy, the central government, and the shipping industry. This included 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.

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

The current shore-based campus, known as T.S. Chanakya, began operations on 5 April 1993, which coincides with National Maritime Day.^[2] The campus is located in Navi Mumbai and covers about 16 hectares (40 acres).

This replaced earlier maritime training institutions that operated aboard ships rather than on land. The previous training vessels, T.S. Rajendra (1972 to 1993) and T.S. Dufferin (1927 to 1972), were permanently moored at Ferry Wharf in Mumbai.

Campus and Facilities

The Navi Mumbai Campus spans approximately 16 hectares (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: Facilitates training 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.

Courses

Distinguished Alumni

Alumni of IMU Navi Mumbai in Defense Sector
Name	Position/Role	Notable contributions
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.^{[ citation needed ]}
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.

Alumni of IMU Navi Mumbai in Non-Defense Sectors
Name	Position/Role	Notable contributions
N.N. Raghavan	Former Chairman of the Shipping Corporation of India	Leadership in Indian maritime industry.
Pradeep Singh	Founder and Chairman of Aethon Group and Karma Group in Dubai	Leadership in diversified business, mentorship for Maritime professionals.
Ashok K. Batura	Founder of several maritime companies and Director on global maritime boards.	Leadership, mentorship and contributions to global maritime management.
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.

References

↑ "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.
↑ "WELCOME TO INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY". www.imu.edu.in.

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[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.

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