GKM Institute of Marine Sciences And Technology
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About GKM Institute of Marine Sciences And Technology
G.K.M. Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology (GKIMST), Chennai, established by Dr. G. Kathamuthu under the Suganthi Educational Trust, is a premier maritime training institution approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai. Located just 5 km off NH45, the 10-acre campus offers UG and GME programs with world-class academic and training facilities. A key highlight is the state-of-the-art “Ship in Campus – GKM Kamaashi,” providing hands-on afloat training to marine cadets. The institute is ISO 9001:2015 certified by IRQS and follows an effective QMS for academics and support services. Facilities include a centralized information centre, digital library, computer labs, simulators, conference halls, hostels with 24x7 security, and city-wide transport. GKIMST is committed to delivering quality education, fostering employability, and shaping globally competent maritime professionals.
🎓 Pre-Sea Training
B.Sc Nautical Science
Eligibility: 10+2 PCM ≥60%, English ≥50%, age ≤25, medically fit, 6/6 eyesight, no color blindness.
Graduate Marine Engineering – GME
Eligibility: 10+2 PCM, medically fit, STCW training, pursuing Marine Engineering Officer career, eligible for DG pre-sea training.
Training for General Purpose Ratings – G.P. RATING
Eligibility: 10th pass, medically fit, STCW trained, joining as General Purpose Rating, covers ship duties, certificate issued.
🔥 Advanced Courses
Advanced Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping – ASTCW
Eligibility: Minimum 18 years, basic education, medical fitness, INDoS, passport, BST certificate, seafarer eligibility.
Augmentation of FPFF (Practical Tanker Fire Fighting)
Eligibility: Completed FPFF, OTFC/CTFC/GTFC, valid INDOS number required for tanker familiarization training.
Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations – CHEMCO
Eligibility: Candidates need a valid CoC, OCTF training, and 3 months chemical tanker sea service in last 5 years.
🛢️ Familiarization
Security Trng. for Seafarer with Designated Security Duties – STSDSD
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 – BTOCT
Eligibility: Completed STCW, assigned oil/chemical tanker cargo duties, CoP certificate issued upon completion, mandatory for service.
Basic Training for Liquified Gas Tanker Cargo Operations – BTGT
Eligibility: Completed STCW, pre-sea training, valid CDC, medically fit, assigned to gas tanker duties (deck/engine).
Basic Safety Training – BST
Eligibility: 10th pass, age 18–30, medically fit, complete STCW PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR, full attendance.
Security Trng. for Seafarer with Designated Security Duties – STSDSD
Eligibility: Completed STCW safety training, assigned designated security duties, covers ship security, threat assessment, certificate issued mandatory.
🔄 Refresher Courses
Refresher Training for Proficiency in FPFF – RFPFF
Eligibility: Previously FPFF certified seafarers; refresher ensures updated fire prevention, firefighting skills, safety compliance, mandatory renewal.
Refresher Training for Proficiency in PST – RPST
Eligibility: Previously PST certified seafarers; refresher updates survival skills, life-saving appliances use, drills, safety compliance, mandatory renewal.
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
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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