Академический Документы
Профессиональный Документы
Культура Документы
GENERAL INFORMATION
2. COURSE INFORMATION
3. CAREER PATH
4. FINANCING
5. APPLYING
How to apply
What next?
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies
Merchant Navy is a civilian naval fleet engaged in the transport of goods (cargo) from one location to
another for trading purposes. With more than 90% of the world trade being carried by merchant ships, it is
indeed the backbone of world trade. This role makes Merchant Navy different from the profession of Indian
Navy.
Carrying cargo to different parts of the worlds requires and has made Merchant Navy a highly regularised
profession. Ships today are equipped with the latest technology and provide an opportunity to those who join
this profession as seafarers, a career full of adventure, continuous training opportunities and a high income.
Operating a modern ship efficiently requires specialised knowledge. A seafarer thus needs to undergo
training to operate and manage a ship. The two main departments of operating a ship are:
Deck or Navigation: Deck officers are responsible for the navigation of the ship and
delivery of the cargo at the port of destination as per the time schedule. The department
also looks after the general maintenance, administration, observance of national and
international maritime laws and discipline on board.
Engine: With a basic qualification of engineering, the officers from the Engine Department
are responsible for the efficient running and maintenance of the main engines and other
equipments to enable the ship to sail as per the schedule.
Officers trained in either of the two departments work together to ensure the smooth sailing of the ship and
safe delivery of the cargo.
Considered one of the finest seafarer-training institutes among the maritime training facilities around the
globe, Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies (SIMS) was established with an aim at developing a pool of
high caliber seafarers trained at all levels to work in an increasingly demanding shipping environment. SIMS
has in fact set a benchmark in maritime education within the region in just a short span of time since its
incorporation in 2002.
It is the institutes commitment to provide an outstanding maritime training opportunity to the Indian
seafarers in addition to developing and nurturing a future generation of competent professional seafarers to
carry on the difficult task of the shipping industry for the 21st Century and beyond.
Back to Top
Accreditation
Rated the highest grade by ICRA Indias leading Ratings, Research, Risk and Policy Advisory Company,
SIMS is recognized by the Directorate General of Shipping, India as well as the Maritime and Port Authority
of Singapore. It is certified by leading maritime classification society, Det Norske Veritas, Norway for ISO
9001: 2008. It is also approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (UK), Panama, Liberia and Marshall
Islands Authorities to run their Ship Security Officers Course. SIMS is the first and only maritime training
institute in India, which is providing value-added training courses approved under DG Shipping India, MCA
(UK), Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore as well as Govt. Shipping authorities of Panama and
Liberia.
Back to Top
What We Offer
SIMS adopts a different style of learning approach that is innovative and immersive encouraging inquiry,
participation and teamwork among our students. The highly selective admissions is a holistic process that
looks at the total individual and students are given training that is over and above mandatory international
standards. Successful graduates can then look forward to a rewarding seafaring career.
All courses are under approval of DG Shipping and the nautical courses follow syllabus of the Indian
Maritime University (IMU) leading to Diploma and Degree in Nautical Science.
Back to Top
2. COURSE INFORMATION
2.1 Deck Officer Training
Stage Semester
1
Semester
1 and 2
Semester
3, 4 & 5
Duration
Teaching
Method
1 Year
Purely
(Pre Sea) Residential
min. 18
months
onboard
Ship
(At sea)
Distance
Learning
Award of Qualification
Diploma in Nautical Science
Bearing this in mind, we will be placing emphasis on classroom and outdoor activities such as
parade, physical training, swimming, boat work, outdoor games, extra-curricular activities, etc.
Cheerful obedience to orders of superiors, team spirit, leadership and other seaman-like qualities
will be inculcanated in the candidates.
Back to Top
Semester
1-8
Teaching Method
Award of Qualification
Purely Residential,
Lectures and
Practical/Workshop.
Practical
4 Years Experience in
(PreMachine shop,
B. Tech Marine Engineering
Sea)
Operation &
Maintenance of
Marine Power plant
systems and
Auxiliaries
Teaching Method
Award of Qualification
Semester
1
6
Months
(Pre
Sea)
Purely Residential,
Lectures and
Practical/Workshop
Semester
2
6
Months
Ship in
Campus
training
Practical
Experience in
Machine shop,
Operation &
Maintenance of
Marine Power
plant systems and
Auxiliaries
Written Examination
Applicants are required to qualify the written exam held at different locations all over India.
Personal Interview
Applicants are interviewed by a panel of educators and maritime professionals to assess the applicants'
communication skills, leadership potential, clarity of thought, maturity and reasoning abilities. The panel also
looks for any extracurricular achievements of the candidate.
Medical Examination
Medical practitioners appointed by the Institute will examine all selected candidates for certifying
conformation with the medical requirements laid down by the Institute.
An eye test by MMD, DG Shipping will be undertaken for the candidates who are successful in all other tests
and then shortlisted.
Psychometric Test
Conducted by the certified psychologist to determine the mental profile of the candidate to determine the
suitability of the candidate for the profession.
Re-appearing / Second attempt for SIMS Entrance Exam
Re-appearance or second attempt for SIMS Entrance Exam is allowed only after 6 months after the First
attempt.
Back to Top
For B.Tech
For Engine Cadets
Not less than 17 years & Not more than 25 years as
Not more than 20
on the joining date
years as on date of
commencement of the
course
1.
Reasons for
undertaking
improvement
test in the XII
board
examinations
must be stated
by the candidate
at the time of
Graduation in BE
(Mechanical) Engineering /
Naval Architecture from an
AICTE approved Institute
with a minimum mark of 55%
in final year.
OR
BE (Mechanical &
Automation) from an AICTE
approved Institute with a
minimum mark of 55% in
final year.
(Note: BE (Mechanical &
Automation) candidates will
not get full exemption from
MEO Class IV and MEO
Class II Certificate of
Competency exam but
require to appear and pass
the Heat Engines written
paper of MEO Class IV
PartA CoC exam and
Thermodynamics & Heat
Transmission written paper
of MEO class II Part A CoC
exam)
interview.
1.
Candidate
should have
appeared for all
subjects in the
improvement
tests.
1.
Candidate
should have
obtained a
minimum of 70%
average in PCM
in the
improvement
test.
Or
II. BSc: Degree in
Physics/ Chemistry/
Mathematics/ Electronics
with minimum 55% in final
year along with Min 55%
in PCM in Class XII.
Or
III. BE (Mechanical)
Engineering: Degree
from an AICTE/UGC
Deemed University
Approved Institute with
min 50% in final year
Language English shall be one of
English shall be one of the English shall be one of the
the subjects with
subjects with minimum
subjects with minimum
minimum marks scored
marks scored 50% in class marks scored 50% in class X
50% in class X or XII
X or XII
or XII or degree
Medical
Physically fit and meet the standards laid out by DG Shipping
Eyesight 6/6 vision in both eyes
Use of corrective lenses
Use of corrective lenses
(without visual aids); no permitted but the
permitted but the maximum
colour-blindness
maximum permissible
permissible limits, at entry,
limits, at entry, are 6/12 in are 6/12 in each eye or 6/9 in
each eye or 6/9 in the
the better eye and 6/18 in
better eye and 6/18 in the the other eye, for Distant
other eye, for Distant
Unaided Vision. ( As given in
Unaided Vision. ( As given M.S. Act, Medical
in M.S. Act, Medical
Examinations, Annexure B.)
Examinations, Annexure
B.)
IMU CET
Candidates must clear IMU CET also.
A strict medical fitness test is necessary for all selected candidates prior to admission.
Candidates are advised to undergo a medical test as prescribed by the Directorate General of
Shipping on their own (www.dgshipping.com) prior to applying to avoid disappointment at a later
stage.
Back to Top
CHANDIGARH
CHENNAI
DELHI
KOLKATA
Declaration of Results on
website
Date of Reporting at
SIMS Lonavla
Date of commencement
of Course
CHANDIGARH
Date of Entrance exam, psychometric
test, interview and Medical exam
Back to Top
3. CAREER PATH
3.1 For Deck Officer
STREAM
DECK CADET
SEA-GOING SERVICE
POST -SEA
Education & Training
CERTIFICATE OF
COMPETENCY
CERTIFICATE OF
COMPETENCY
Seagoing Service
POST-SEA
Education and Training
CERTIFICATE of Competency
STREAM
B.Tech Marine
Engineering
Graduate Mechanical
Engineer
Pre-Sea
Education & Training
Assessment
(at the end of one year)
Certificate of Competency
(Candidate Applies to
Obtains a TAR book. (Training & Assessment Record
Mercantile Marine Department
book)
attached to Director General of
Shipping, with all certificates)
Applies to Shipping Masters Office for CDC
(Continuous Discharge Certificate for seamen)
POST-SEA
Joins a Merchant Navy vessel
as a Junior Engineer and
completes a minimum of 6
Junior Engineer/Assistant to Senior Watch keeping
months sea service, out of
engineer.
which 120 days are propelling Main Engine power more than 750 KW
days.
Get the TAR book filled in by
the Chief Engineer of the ship.
Obtains propelling certificate
from the Chief Engineer.
Complete 3 months
Obtain Class IV (Part B) Certificate of Competency
preparatory classes in
issued by D.G. Shipping, India
approved Institute & undergo 3 (qualifies to serve on board the ship as senior watch
Seagoing Service
4. FINANCING
Deck Cadet
B.Tech
B.Tech
Lateral
GME
Joining fee
Total Fee
Back to Top
4.2 Scholarships
Scholarships will be awarded to meritorious candidates at the institute's discretion.
Back to Top
First Semester
Second Semester
Feb 2015
TBA
1 Week - To be notified
1 Week - To be notified
To be notified
To be notified
First Semester
Second Semester
Start Date
Mid-semester break
Rest two weeks of holidays
and exam breaks
For GME Course
Start Date
Mid-semester break
Rest two weeks of holidays
and exam breaks
Aug 2015
TBA
1 Week - To be notified
1 Week - To be notified
To be notified
To be notified
First Semester
Second Semester
Mar 2015
TBA
1 Week - To be notified
1 Week - To be notified
To be notified
To be notified
Back to Top
5. APPLYING
Application for DNS Feb 2015, GME Mar 2015 & B.Tech Aug 2015 batches are now open &
admissions are strictly on merit.
5.1 How to Apply
Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies (SIMS) has launched online entrance exam system.
Candidates can fill the online application & register for an entrance test as per his date of choice
and centre of choice from amongst designated exam centers of APTECH (ATTEST) spread
across the length and breadth of the country. Exam dates can be chosen from all days of the
week except Tuesdays. Based on results obtained in the online test, candidates will be informed
about date for interview & psychometric test in our campus at Lonavla. In case of any query,
candidates are advised to contact our Team Admissions at the below mentioned contact
numbers.
Our Contact detail:
5.2 What Next
The list of successful candidates, who are accepted for SIMS pre sea training, would be
announced on our website. The selected candidates are to submit a non-refundable joining fee as
per the schedule date stated in the website. This joining fee is non-refundable unless the student
fails to qualify for the specified course as per the admission requirements laid down by the
institute. Those who pay the joining fee within the time frame will only be accepted for admission.
Back to Top
announced by the representative centres and details will also be updated on the website.
Delhi ESM Field Office