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Introduction: It is our conviction that a ship is only as good as the crew who sail
her and accordingly, Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies (SIMS) was
established with an aim at developing a pool of high calibre seafarers
trained at all levels to work in the increasingly demanding shipping industry.

Both the Post-Sea Facility in Mumbai and the Pre-Sea Training Campus in Lonavala
are committed to providing an outstanding maritime training opportunity to
Indians that is over and above the international mandatory standards.

Location

Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Lonavala
Village Takwe Khurd,
Mumbai-Pune Highway (NH4),
Lonavala, Dist. Pune,
Maharashtra, Pin 410405, India
Tel: + 91-2114-399500 / 516
Fax : + 91-2114-399600
Email : sims.lnv@samundra.com

Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Mumbai
518, 5th Floor, Sai Commercial Bldg
Govandi Station Road, Govandi (East)
Mumbai 400 088, India.
Tel: +91 22 67993545
Fax: +91 22 67993546
Email : sims.mum@samundra.com

Pre Sea Training

About Pre Sea Training

? Introduction

Today’s cadet is tomorrow’s master or chief engineer and finally the future manager of the company. Accordingly, SIMS recognises the importance of the quality training and development of our cadets.

Having successfully instituted a world-class Post Sea Training Facility, SIMS embarked on another visionary training project in starting a world-class Pre Sea Training Facility for deck and engine cadets. Located at Lonavala, Maharashtra.

Students will be given training that is over and above mandatory international standards and successful graduates can look forward to a rewarding seafaring career in the maritime industry.

Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies (SIMS) is a premier maritime training institute in India established by a leading, international ship management company, Executive Ship Management (ESM) Pte Ltd, Singapore. The institute prides itself with one of the most modern campus in the industry with world-class infrastructures and a serious commitment to provide an outstanding training opportunity to Indian seafarers.

Merchant Navy deals with commercial transport of goods by ships. It forms the backbone of international trade carrying more than 90% of the world trade. A highly professionalized and regulated industry; there is a demand for well-trained Merchant Navy Officers worldwide and Indian merchant navy officers have ample opportunities to fill in the slots. Candidates can join as officers at Navigation/Deck or Engineering positions on merchant ships depending upon the training received.

In addition to the thrill and adventure of a career at sea, a merchant navy officer receives an excellent pay package - many times higher than his counterparts with similar qualification in other fields. Those sailing on ships trading in the international waters have the unique advantage of earning in Tax Free US dollars The profession also requires officers to be continuously trained thus keeping them abreast of the latest technology and knowledge in this field. Perks such as paid leave and the option of carrying families on board make Merchant Navy, an attractive career.

? Facilites

State of the art training facilities that include the most advanced simulators

Modern and well-equiped classrooms.

Fire Fighting Mockup

Amphitheater

Workshops with real life equipment

Student hostel with cozy rooms

Life boat station where the boat can be launched during training.

Integrated Gas Tanker Simulator

Auditorium

Well-stocked library

Swimming pool, sports and recreational facilities.

Catering centre

Training Program

? Deck Officer Training (DNS)

Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) is a one (1)-year course conducted at SIMS, Lonavala. Upon Successful completion, a cadet qualifies to join as a deck cadet on board ships. During the 18 months of sea time training required onboard a sea-going vessel, a cadet receives free boarding & lodging apart from a stipend. Subsequently, he needs to obtain the Second Mate’s Certificate of Competency under the Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India to qualify as a third officer on any sea going vessel. A cadet will also be eligible for the B.Sc (Applied Nautical Science) degree from IMU (Indian Maritime University) after obtaining the Second Mate’s Certificate of Competency.

Stage	Semester	Duration	Teaching Method	Award of Qualification
1	1 & 2	1 year (Pre Sea)	Purely Residential	Diploma in Nautical Science
2	3,4 & 5	min. 18 months onboard Ship (At Sea)	Distance Learning	Higher Diploma in Nautical Science
3	6	4 months (Post Sea)	Purely Residential	B.Sc (Nautical Science) Degree by IMU. Certificate of Competency (COC) by D.G Shipping, Govt. of India

	Eligibility	For Deck Cadet

	Age	? For Class XII: Not Less Than 17 Years (As on the date of commencement of course) ? Upper age limit 20 years for 10+2 candidates (As on the date of commencement of course) 22 years for B.Sc candidates (As on the date of commencement of course) 25 years for B.E/ B.Tech candidates (As on the date of commencement of course)


	Academic	Results of Class 12th board exam should be obtained at FIRST ATTEMPT and from a Regular Board only Only those candidates who have appeared for class XIIth board examinations from a board that is approved by the Ministry of HRD, Govt of India are eligible. The following marks must be obtained: ? Minimum Aggregate Percentage - 60% ? Minimum PCM aggregate - 60% ? Minimum score in Physics & Maths individually - 50% ? Minimum aggregate for Physics & Maths - 60% ? For Andhra Pradesh & Kerala State boards: 11th & 12th aggregate marks will be considered for the above mentioned criteria. Candidates who have appeared for XII examinations and the results are yet to be declared, are also eligible to appear. OR II. B Sc in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Electronics with Physics as individual subject in one of the years, with an average of not less than 55% of marks in final year & 60% marks over all. Candidate should also secure min 55% marks in PCM in Class XII OR III. B.E./B. Tech from IIT or college recognised by AICTE with an average of not less than 50% of aggregate in the final year Candidates who have appeared for Class 12th, B.Sc or BE/B.Tech Engineering examination and the results are yet to be declared, are also eligible to appear.


	Medical	Physically fit and meet the standards laid out by DG Shipping & ESM / SIMS*


	Language	English shall be one of the subjects with minimum marks scored 50% in class X or XII


	Eyesight	6/6 in better eye & 6/9 in other eye, No use of corrective lenses allowed No colour-blindness


	IMU - CET	Candidate must pass Indian Maritime University, Common Entrance Test (IMU-CET)


	Passport	Candidate must be in possession of a valid passport prior to joining the course

Graduate Marine Engineering (GME)

Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) is a one (1)-year post graduate course for students with a graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering/ Naval Architecture from any AICTE approved engineering college in India. Upon successful completion, an engine cadet will qualify for a 6 months onboard training as a Junior Engineer on a seagoing vessel, receiving free boarding & lodging apart from a monthly stipend during onboard training. Thereafter, he appears for the Certificate of Competency (COC) Examination (Class IV) conducted by the Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India. Upon receiving the COC, he is eligible to serve as a Fourth Engineer officer onboard a ship.

Stage	Semester	Duration	Teaching Method	Award of Qualification
1	1	6 Months (Pre Sea)	Purely Residential, Lectures and Practical/Workshop	-
2	2	6 Months (Ship in Campus training)	Practical Experience in Machine shop, Operation & Maintenance of Marine Power plant systems and Auxiliaries	1 Year Pre-Sea Training for Graduate (GME) course

	Eligibility	For Engine Officer

	Age	? Not more than 25 years (As on the date of commencement of course) ? Unmarried


	Academic	? Graduation in BE (Mechanical Engineering) recognized by AICTE/ UGC Deemed University approved Institute during the entire duration of engineering with a minimum marks of 55% in final year ? Completion of the degree in 4 years from the date of admission. ? Numbers of ATKT’s / Arrears /Repeats/ Failures obtained during the entire degree programme: Not more than 6 attempts in all. Candidates who have appeared for the 8th Semester examinations and the results are yet to be declared, are also eligible to appear.


	Medical	Physically fit and meet the standards laid out by DG Shipping & ESM / SIMS*


	Language	English shall be one of the subjects with minimum marks scored 50% in class X or XII


	Eyesight	6/12 in each eye or 6/9 in the better eye & 6/18 in the other eye. Corrective lenses permitted. No colour-blindness.


	Passport	Candidate must be in possession of a valid passport prior to joining the course

B. Tech Marine Engineering

B. Tech Marine Engineering degree course is a 4-year fully residential course comprising of 8 semesters and includes training on Ship-in-Campus during the seventh semester. On successful completion of the term end examinations conducted by the Indian Maritime University, a Degree Certificate is awarded. Furthermore, successful candidates are entitled for exemption from the Class-IV, Part-A Examination of the Directorate General of Shipping.

Stage

Semester

Duration

Teaching Method

Award of Qualification

1 - 8

4 years (Pre Sea)

Purely Residential, Lectures and Practical/Workshop. Practical Experience in Machine shop,

Operation & Maintenance of Marine Power plant systems and Auxiliaries

B. Tech Marine Engineering

	Eligibility	For Engine Cadet

	Age	? Not less than 17 years (As on the date of commencement of course) ? Not more than 20 years (As on the date of commencement of course) ? Unmarried


	Academic	Results of Class 12th board exam should be obtained at FIRST ATTEMPT and from a Regular Board only Only those candidates who have appeared for class XII board examinations from a board that is approved by the Ministry of HRD, Govt of India are eligible. The following marks must be obtained: ? Minimum Aggregate Percentage - 60% ? Minimum PCM aggregate - 60% ? Minimum score in Physics & Maths individually - 50% ? Minimum aggregate for Physics & Maths - 60% ? For Andhra Pradesh & Kerala State boards: 11th & 12th aggregate marks will be considered for the above mentioned criteria. Candidates who have appeared for XII examinations with the results yet to be declared, are also eligible to appear.


	Medical	Physically fit and meet the standards laid out by DG Shipping & ESM / SIMS*


	Language	English shall be one of the subjects with minimum marks scored 50% in class X or XII


	Eyesight	6/12 in each eye or 6/9 in the better eye & 6/18 in the other eye. Corrective lenses permitted. No colour-blindness


	IMU - CET	Candidate must pass Indian Maritime University, Common Entrance Test (IMU-CET)


	Passport	Candidate must be in possession of a valid passport prior to joining the course

2nd Year of B.Tech Marine Engineering

2nd Year of B.Tech Marine Engineering degree course is a 3-year fully residential course comprising of 6 semesters and includes training on Ship-in-Campus during the seventh semester. On successful completion of the term end examinations conducted by the Indian Maritime University, a Degree Certificate is awarded. Furthermore, successful candidates are entitled for exemption from the Class-IV, Part-A Examination of the Directorate General of Shipping.

	Stage	Semester	Duration	Teaching Method	Award of Qualification
	1	3 - 8	3 years (Pre Sea)	Purely Residential, Lectures and Practical/Workshop. Practical Experience in Machine shop, Operation & Maintenance of Marine Power plant systems and Auxiliaries	B. Tech Marine Engineering

Eligibility

For Engine Cadet

Age

? Not more than 22 years (As on the date of commencement of course)
? Unmarried

Academic

? Passed 3 years Diploma course in Mechanical / Marine / Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering
? Minimum 60% Aggregate in all Semesters & Minimum 55% in last year
? College should be approved by AICTE / State Board of Technical Education
? Diploma course should be completed in 3 years.

Candidates, who have appeared in final year of Diploma and the results yet to be declared, are also eligible to appear.

Medical

Physically fit and meet the standards laid out by DG Shipping & ESM / SIMS*

Language

English shall be one of the subjects with minimum marks scored 50% in class X or XII

Eyesight

6/12 in each eye or 6/9 in the better eye & 6/18 in the other eye.
Corrective lenses permitted. No colour-blindness

IPassport

Candidate must be in possession of a valid passport prior to joining the course

Electro Technical Officer Training (ETO) -

A highly specialized position, the Electro Technical Officer (ETO) in a merchant navy vessel utilizes expertise in handling all electrical equipment of the vessel unlike other engineers on board who are responsible for the engine watch keeping. The ETO training at SIMS, balances theoretical knowledge, practical skills, safety consciousness and efficiency.

Four month residential pre-sea training at the state of the art Ship-in-Campus
Eight months of onboard training as a trainee ETO after successful completion of the course
Certificate of Competency (COC) Examination conducted by the Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India.
Upon receiving COC, candidate eligible to serve as an Electro Technical Officer onboard merchant ship
Campus selection by the world’s best shipping companies

	Eligibility	For Electro Technical Officer (ETO)

	Age	Not more than 28 years (As on the date of commencement of course)


	Academic	Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication/ Communication Engineering, or Electronics and Instrumentation or equivalent recognized by AICTE/ UGC Deemed University approved Institute during the entire duration of engineering with minimum marks of 55% in final year. Completion of the degree in 4 years from the date of admission. Numbers of ATKTs / Arrears / Repeats / Fail subjects during the entire degree programme: Not more than 6. Candidates who have appeared for the 8th Semester examinations and the results are yet to be declared, are also eligible to appear


	Medical	Physically fit and meet the standards laid out by DG Shipping & ESM / SIMS*


	Language	English shall be one of the subjects with minimum marks scored 50% in class X or XII


	Eyesight	6/12 in each eye or 6/9 in the better eye & 6/18 in the other eye. Corrective lenses permitted. No colour-blindnes.


	Passport	Candidate must be in possession of a valid passport prior to joining the course

Post Sea Training

About Post Sea Training

Post-sea facility of the institute, located at Govandi, Mumbai, was established exclusively for the in-house crew of our main sponsors, Executive Group of Companies, Singapore as a step to achieve the highest standards in manning. Operational since September 2002, SIMS is considered one of the finest maritime training institutes, not just in India but also in the world.

Owing to the demands and requirements for high quality maritime training in the Shipping Industry, SIMS Management has decided to open its services to other customers, with effect from 1st October 2015. Post sea courses are also available at our campuses located at Chandigarh and Cochin.

? D. G. S. Approved Courses

	Name Of The Course	Abbreviation	Duration in Days	Conducted At
1	Engine Room Simulator (Operational Level )	ERS ( O )	3	Lonavala
2	Engine Room Simulator (Management Level )	ERS ( M )	5	Lonavala
3	Basic Training for Oil & Chemical Tanker Cargo Operation	BTOCT	6	Lonavala
4	Basic Training For Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations	BTGT	5	Lonavala
5	Electronic Chart Display & Information System	ECDIS	5	Lonavala
6	LPG Cargo & Ballast Handling Simulator (O) Course (Ope. Level)	LGSC (O)	3	Lonavala
7	LPG Tanker Cargo & Ballast Handling Simulator (M) Course ( Mgt Level)	LGSC (M)	5	Lonavala
8	Basic Safety Training	BST	11	Lonavala
9	Security training for seafarers with designated security duties	STFS	2	Lonavala
10	Free Fall Life Boat	FFLB	2	Lonavala
11	Elementary First Aid	EFA	2.5	Lonavala
12	Personal Survival Techniques	PST	3	Lonavala
13	Personal Safety & Social Responsibility	PSSR	3	Lonavala
14	Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting	FPFF	3	Lonavala
15	Tanker Familiarization - Chemical	CTFC	5	Lonavala
16	Tanker Familiarization - Oil	OTFC	5	Lonavala

? Value Added Courses

Name Of The Course

Abbreviation

Duration in Days

Conducted At

Electrical Practices (Sr)

EP (SR)

Lonavala

Electrical Practices (Jr)

EP (JR)

Lonavala

Main Engine Maneuvering System

MEMS

Lonavala

Promotional Assessment for 2nd Engineers

PASE

Lonavala

Paint Maintenance & Repairs

PMC

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