Asha International Institute of Marine Technology
About Asha International Institute of Marine Technology
ASHA International Institute of Marine Technology (AIIMT), Varanasi, functions under the registered Asha Educational Society and is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Ministry of Shipping, Government of India (Letter No. 3-TR(87)/2002-GP). AIIMT is committed to training young Indians for careers in the Merchant Navy as GP Ratings, enabling them to serve on Indian and international ships worldwide. The institute emphasizes safe shipping and clean seas, aligning with the objectives of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), London, through conventions, protocols, and guidelines on maritime safety, pollution prevention, seafarer certification, and watchkeeping. AIIMT hones candidates’ skills to meet the challenges of modern shipping with professional competence and global readiness.
🔥 Advanced Courses
Advanced Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping
Eligibility: Minimum 18 years, basic education, medical fitness, INDoS, passport, BST certificate, seafarer eligibility.
Advanced Training in Fire Fighting
Eligibility: Valid INDOS, FPFF completed, 12-month sea service, DG medical, e-learning, submit INDOS, CDC, certificates.
Advanced Training for Liquified Gas Tanker Cargo Operations
Eligibility: Must hold CoC, completed IGF & ATFF CoP, with 3 months IGF/gas tanker sea service in 5 years.
Proficiency In Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
Eligibility: Completed STCW safety training, assigned survival craft/rescue boat duties, covers launching, handling, navigation, certificate issued.
Augmentation of FPFF (Practical Tanker Fire Fighting)
Eligibility: Completed FPFF, OTFC/CTFC/GTFC, valid INDOS number required for tanker familiarization training.
🛢️ Familiarization
Security Trng. for Seafarer with Designated Security Duties
Eligibility: Completed STCW safety training, assigned designated security duties, covers ship security, threat assessment, certificate issued mandatory.
Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations
Eligibility: Completed STCW, assigned oil/chemical tanker cargo duties, CoP certificate issued upon completion, mandatory for service.
📋 Modular Courses
Medical First Aid
Eligibility: Completed STCW safety training, responsible for first aid on board, covers procedures, treatment, certificate issued.
Elementary First Aid
Eligibility: Open to all seafarer trainees, no prior qualification or experience required.
🔄 Refresher Courses
Refresher Training for Proficiency in PST
Eligibility: Previously PST certified seafarers; refresher updates survival skills, life-saving appliances use, drills, safety compliance, mandatory renewal.
🎓 Pre-Sea Training
Training for General Purpose Ratings
Eligibility: 10th pass, medically fit, STCW trained, joining as General Purpose Rating, covers ship duties, certificate issued.
⚓ Competency Courses
Second Mate (FG) Competency Course
Eligibility: Hold OOW FG CoC, required sea service, preparing for Second Mate FG CoC exam, navigation and operations.
Ship Simulators
Advanced navigation and engine room simulators for practical training
Research Vessels
Two research vessels for hands-on maritime experience
Library & Digital Resources
Comprehensive maritime library with 50,000+ books and digital resources
Hostels
Comfortable accommodation for 2000+ students
Sports Complex
Indoor and outdoor sports facilities including swimming pool
Medical Center
24/7 medical facilities with qualified medical staff
Placement Companies
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Admission Process
Fill online application form
Pay application fee
Appear for IMU CET entrance exam
Counseling based on rank
Document verification
Fee payment and admission confirmation