Hoon Maritime Institute - Kolkata
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About Hoon Maritime Institute - Kolkata
Hoon Maritime Institute (Kolkata) is a premier maritime-training centre founded by experienced merchant-navy professionals to deliver high-quality post-sea and modular courses for Indian seafarers. Located at 1/1 New Taratala Road, Kolkata-700088 in the heart of the city’s maritime district, HMI is approved by Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), holding MTI No. 303008 (Kolkata). Hoon Maritime Institute offers a wide range of competency, refresher, and STCW-compliant courses with modern classrooms, simulators, in-house accommodation for seafarers and their families, and experienced faculty — aimed at producing competent, disciplined and industry-ready marine professionals. According to public records, HMI Kolkata began around 2016.
🔥 Advanced Courses
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.
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.
Advanced Training in Fire Fighting – AFF
Eligibility: Valid INDOS, FPFF completed, 12-month sea service, DG medical, e-learning, submit INDOS, CDC, certificates.
Advanced Trg. for Ships using Fuels covered within IGF code
Eligibility: STCW VI/1, Basic IGF CoP, e-learning, sea service/simulator, submit certificates, ID, CDC documents.
Diesel Engine Combustion Gas Simulator
Eligibility: Completed basic engine training/CoC, performing diesel engine duties, simulator training, certificate issued for advanced competency.
Medical Care
Eligibility: Completed STCW safety training, designated for medical care on board, covers advanced first aid, certificate issued.
Proficiency In Survival Craft and Rescue Boats – PSCRB
Eligibility: Completed STCW safety training, assigned survival craft/rescue boat duties, covers launching, handling, navigation, certificate issued.
Ship Security Officer – SSO
Eligibility: Completed approved SSO course under ISPS, appointed ship security officer, covers plans, threats, certificate issued mandatory.
📋 Modular Courses
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.
Engine Room Simulator – Management level
Eligibility: Hold MEO Class I/II CoC, perform engine room management, simulator training, certificate issued for management-level duties.
Engine Room Simulator – Operational level
Eligibility: Hold MEO Class III/SEO or pre-sea, operational engine duties, simulator training, certificate issued for operations.
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.
Vertical Integration Course for Trainers – VICT
Eligibility: Experienced instructor with CoC; delivers integrated maritime training, covers instruction, assessment, simulator use, certificate issued.
🛢️ Familiarization
Basic Safety Training – BST
Eligibility: 10th pass, age 18–30, medically fit, complete STCW PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR, full attendance.
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.
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.
Crowd Management, Passenger Safety and Safety Training
Eligibility: Completed STCW safety training, assigned passenger ship duties, covers crowd control, evacuation, certificate issued mandatory.
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.
⚓ 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.
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.
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 Proficiency In PSCRB – RPSCRB
Eligibility: Previously PSCRB certified seafarers; refresher updates survival craft handling, navigation, emergencies; certificate renewal mandatory STCW.
Refresher Training for Advanced Training in Fire Fighting – RAFF
Eligibility: Previously ATFF certified seafarers; refresher updates fire prevention, firefighting, teamwork, emergencies; renewal mandatory under STCW.
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.
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.
Refresher and Updating Training Course for all Engineers – RUT
Eligibility: Valid Marine Engineering CoC holders; refresher ensures updated operational/management competence, safety, emergency, and regulatory compliance 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
Placement Companies
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Placement information is not available at the moment. Please contact the institute for details about their placement records and recruiters.
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