Naval Maritime Academy West
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About Naval Maritime Academy West
Naval Maritime Academy West, established in 2012, is a premier institution dedicated to developing highly skilled, disciplined, and industry-ready maritime professionals. The academy offers a comprehensive range of courses designed to meet global maritime standards, ensuring cadets receive strong theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical training. With modern infrastructure, experienced marine faculty, and advanced simulated learning environments, the academy prepares students for real shipboard challenges and successful merchant navy careers. Naval Maritime Academy West focuses on safety, leadership, teamwork, and professional ethics, helping students build the confidence and competence required for the maritime industry. Committed to excellence, the academy continues to contribute to the nation’s seafaring workforce through quality education and career-focused training.
🔥 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.
Company Security Officer – CSO
Eligibility: Completed basic ISPS security training, appointed Company Security Officer, training covers security, threat assessment, certificate issued.
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.
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.
Ship Manoeuvering Simulator – SMS
Eligibility: Completed OOW/Master pre-sea training or CoC, practising ship manoeuvring, docking, emergencies, certificate issued mandatory.
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 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.
Port Facility Security Officer – PFSO
Eligibility: Completed PFSO course per ISPS, responsible for port security, covers threat assessment, planning, 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.
General
Refresher & Updating Training Course for Master & Deck Officer – RUT
Eligibility: Refresher & Updating Training (RUT) course for Masters Deck Officer, you must hold a valid STCW 2010 Certificate of Competency (CoC) and meet specific requirements for documents
🔄 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.
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