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.
⚓ 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.
Second Mate (FG) Foundation Course
Eligibility: Completed OOW FG pre-sea training, preparing for Second Mate FG Phase I, covers navigation, watchkeeping, CoC pathway.
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
Eligibility: Hold Master FG Phase I CoC, required sea service, preparing for Phase II advanced shipboard management.
MEO Class – I
Eligibility: Hold MEO Class II CoC, required sea service, preparing for MEO Class I CoC, advanced training.
MEO Class – II
Eligibility: Hold MEO Class III CoC, required sea service, preparing for MEO Class II CoC, advanced training.
🔄 Refresher Courses
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.
🔥 Advanced Courses
Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations
Eligibility: Candidates need a valid CoC, OCTF training, and 3 months chemical tanker sea service in last 5 years.
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