The Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies
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About The Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies
The Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies (GEIMS), established in 2006 by The Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd., is a premier maritime training institute located in Tungarli, Lonavala. Spread across 18 acres, GEIMS provides specialized programs in Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, and Electrical Technology. Its unique blend of classroom instruction, advanced simulation, and hands-on training equips cadets for successful sea careers. The institute also delivers specialized offshore training for the oil and gas industry. Guided by a vision to be a global leader in maritime education, GEIMS is committed to exceeding international STCW and ISM standards, producing highly skilled, competent, and future-ready maritime professionals.
🎓 Pre-Sea Training
Diploma In Nautical Science – DNS
Eligibility: 10+2 PCM, age 17–25, pursuing Deck Cadet career, eligible for pre-sea training, DG exams.
Graduate Marine Engineering – GME
Eligibility: 10+2 PCM, medically fit, STCW training, pursuing Marine Engineering Officer career, eligible for DG pre-sea training.
Electro Technical Officers – ETO
Eligibility: Completed ETO pre-sea/bridging, medically fit, STCW training, responsible for ship electrical systems, eligible for ETO CoC.
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.
🛢️ Familiarization
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 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 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.
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
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement
D Amico Ship Ishima India Pvt. Ltd.
Fleet Management Limited
Goodwood Shipmanagement
Marshal Ship Management
Mediterranean Shipping Company
nyk ship management
Scorpio Ship Management India Pvt. Ltd.
Seaspan Ship Management
The Great Eastern Shipping Company
THOME GROUP
WALLEM SHIPMANAGEMENT (INDIA) PVT. LTD.
World Tankers Management PTE LTD
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