Maritime Foundation
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About Maritime Foundation
Maritime Foundation, established in 2000 in Chennai, is a premier maritime training institute approved by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Government of India. We specialize in Pre-Sea and STCW Modular Courses, conducted in strict compliance with IMO’s STCW Convention. With modern infrastructure including in-house swimming pool, firefighting mock-up, advanced labs, and simulation facilities, we deliver world-class training to aspiring seafarers. Quality and safety culture are central to our mission, and we are ISO 9001:2015 certified. Graded A2 (Very Good) under DGS’s Comprehensive Inspection Programme, Maritime Foundation focuses on competence, discipline, and professional growth. Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of skilled, confident, and safety-conscious seafarers for the global maritime industry.
🛢️ Familiarization
Basic Safety Training – BST
Eligibility: 10th pass, age 18–30, medically fit, complete STCW PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR, full attendance.
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.
High Voltage Safety and Switch Gear at Operational level
Eligibility: Hold MEO Class III/SEO CoC, operational high voltage duties, training covers safe operation, maintenance, certificate issued.
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.
🎓 Pre-Sea Training
Graduate Marine Engineering – GME
Eligibility: 10+2 PCM, medically fit, STCW training, pursuing Marine Engineering Officer career, eligible for DG pre-sea training.
Pre-sea Training for Diploma Holders
Eligibility: Diploma in Nautical Science/Marine Engineering, medically fit, STCW trained, preparing for OOW/MEO Class IV 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.
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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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