Fosma Maritime Institute & Research Organisation
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About Fosma Maritime Institute & Research Organisation
The Foreign Owners Representatives and Ship Managers Association (FOSMA), established in 1989, represents foreign shipowners and managers operating in India. Registered as a non-profit under Section 8 of the Companies Act, FOSMA promotes and protects members’ interests, encourages cooperation among ship managers, and addresses industry concerns with government authorities. Prioritizing seafarers’ education, training, and welfare, FOSMA also established the FOSMA Maritime Institute and Research Organisation to advance maritime skills. The Association engages with ministries, the Directorate General of Shipping, Indian Maritime University, and seafarer welfare boards. Today, FOSMA includes 33 member companies, representing a majority of Indian seafarers on foreign-flag vessels, ensuring professional standards, training, certification, and seafarer welfare are maintained.
🔥 Advanced Courses
Advanced Training for Liquified Gas Tanker Cargo Operations – GASCO
Eligibility: Must hold CoC, completed IGF & ATFF CoP, with 3 months IGF/gas tanker sea service in 5 years.
Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations – TASCO
Eligibility: Valid INDOS, basic tanker cert, 3-month sea service/CoC, e-learning, pass exit exam, full attendance.
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Medical Care
Eligibility: Completed STCW safety training, designated for medical care on board, covers advanced first aid, certificate issued.
Ship Security Officer – SSO
Eligibility: Completed approved SSO course under ISPS, appointed ship security officer, covers plans, threats, certificate issued mandatory.
Simulator- Liquid Cargo Handling – Oil – Management level – LCHS OIL
Eligibility: Hold Chief Engineer/Senior Deck Officer CoC, manage oil tanker cargo, simulator training, certificate issued mandatory.
📋 Modular Courses
Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers – AECS
Eligibility: Training at DG-approved MTI, e-learning, classroom/practical/simulator assessment, exit exam, MTI uploads, DG issues CoP.
Automatic Radar Plotting Aids – ARPA
Eligibility: Completed ROSC, valid INDOS, CDC, passport, photos, sea service records; course duration approximately five days.
Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems – ECDIS
Eligibility: Completed Deck pre-sea/OOW CoC, performing navigation duties on ECDIS, covers operation, navigation, certificate issued.
General Operator`s Certificate for GMDSS
Eligibility: Completed DG-approved GMDSS course, responsible for ship radio communication, covers operation, distress procedures, certificate issued.
Medical First Aid – MFA
Eligibility: Completed STCW safety training, responsible for first aid on board, covers procedures, treatment, certificate issued.
Radar Observer Simulator – ROC
Eligibility: Completed OOW training/CoC, responsible for radar watchkeeping, covers operation, collision avoidance, simulator training, certificate issued.
Radar and Navigation Simulator – RANSCO
Eligibility: Completed OOW training/CoC, bridge watchkeeping duties, covers radar, ECDIS, navigation, collision avoidance, certificate issued.
Ship Manoeuvering Simulator – SMS
Eligibility: Completed OOW/Master pre-sea training or CoC, practising ship manoeuvring, docking, emergencies, certificate issued mandatory.
🛢️ Familiarization
Basic Trainig for Ships using Fuels covered within IGF code
Eligibility: Completed STCW VI/1 safety training, DG-approved medical fitness certificate, mandatory DG Shipping e-learning completed.
⚓ Competency Courses
Chief Mate (FG) – Phase I
Eligibility: Chief Mate (FG) Phase I eligibility: NWKO CoC, 18 months sea service, mandatory STCW advanced courses.
Chief Mate (FG) – Phase II
Eligibility: Completed Chief Mate FG Phase I, required sea service, final stage training, eligible for CoC issuance.
Master FG Advanced Shipboard Management – ASM
Eligibility: Hold Master FG Phase I CoC, required sea service, preparing for Phase II advanced shipboard management.
Second Mate (FG) Competency Course
Eligibility: Hold OOW FG CoC, required sea service, preparing for Second Mate FG CoC exam, navigation and operations.
🔄 Refresher Courses
Refresher Training for Medical Care – RMC
Eligibility: Previously Medical Care certified seafarers; refresher ensures updated skills in treatment, first aid, emergencies, mandatory renewal.
Refresher Training for Medical First Aid – RMFA
Eligibility: Previously Medical First Aid certified seafarers; refresher updates casualty management and STCW compliance, mandatory renewal.
Revalidation Training Course for Masters and Deck Officers
Eligibility: Hold Master/Deck Officer CoC; refresher updates navigation, safety, regulations, emergency procedures, certificate revalidated for service.
General
Refresher and Updating Training Course for Nautical Officers – RUT
Eligibility: Refresher and Updating Training Course (RUT) depends on the certificate of competency (CoC) a nautical officer holds
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
amet of maritime Education and training associate member
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement
BW maritime
campbell shipping private limited
columbia aurus ship management
Confidence Shipping Co. Pvt. Ltd. Member
Dockendale
Elite Mariners Pvt. Ltd.
Herald Maritime Services Pvt. Ltd.
Himt collage associate member
ims ship management pvt. ltd
K STEAMSHIPS AGEENCIES PVT Ltd
MMS Maritime (India) Pvt. Ltd.
MOL Maritime
Nautilus Shipping india pvt ltd
NJORDSHIPS management india pvt ltd
nyk ship management
OSC services india pvt ltd
OSM THOME INDIA PVT LTD.
Scorpio Ship Management India Pvt. Ltd.
Seaspan Ship Management
su- nav ship management pvt ltd
suntech crew management pvt ltd
The Tomini Group
V.SHIPS INDIA PVT.LTD
WALLEM SHIPMANAGEMENT (INDIA) PVT. LTD.
WILHELMSEN SHIP MANAGEMENT
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