University will have an opportunity to gain the best learning practices from a panel of dedicated and experienced faculty members. The IMU will be an aggregate of experienced faculty, state of art infrastructure, excellent ambience and efficient administration. Our strength and uniqueness lie in our ability to integrate theories with practice. We are committed to provide maritime education and training and consultancy based on the realities of local and global business. The exceptional dedication of our faculty and staff and our collaborations with other institutions, industry and government will ensure that the IMU is well poised to continuously progress in delivering maritime education in a rapidly changing world. If you are an individual who is fascinated by the oceans that drive international economics, we invite you to explore the possibilities that the Indian Maritime University has to offer and embark on a remarkable journey with us. We look forward to help you to fulfill your ambition. Dr. P. Vijayan Vice-Chancello ii.Indian Maritime University India is traditionally a maritime nation and has a rich maritime heritage. History documents trade links of India had with other nations of the world from the ages of Harappan civilization. With a long coast from the State of West Bengal on the East to State of Gujarat on the West. India, today moves 95% of its traded goods by volume to the rest of the world. Ports & Shipping form the integral part of the maritime sector contribute greatly to the economic growth of the country. An Affiliating University The Indian Maritime University, established through an Act of Parliament on 14/11/2008 as Central University, is poised to play a key role in the development of required human resource for the maritime sector. The Indian Maritime University, being the first of its kind in the country will cater to the educational requirement of the maritime fraternity. It is a teaching and affiliating University which will offer degree, post graduate degree and research programmes in all disciplines of maritime sector. Regional Campus The Indian Maritime University encompasses under its fold the following government institutions Ø National Maritime Academy, Chennai Ø T S Chanakya, Mumbai Ø Lal Bahadur Shastri College of Advanced Maritime Studies & Research, Mumbai Ø Marine Engineering Research Institute, Mumbai Ø Marine Engineering Research Institute, Kolkata Ø Indian Institute of Port Management, Kolkata Ø National Ship Design & Research Centre, Visakhapatnam Ø IMU Cochin Campus III.Mumbai Campus The campus comprises of T S Chanakya, Lal Bahadur Shastri College of Advanced Maritime Studies & Research and Marine Engineering & Research Institute. All these are ISO 9001: 2000 and grade 1 rating certified institutions. The institute conducts 2 streams of fully residential courses & other modular courses: Ø 3 years B.Sc. (Nautical Sciences) Degree Course Ø 1 year Diploma Course in Nautical Science Ø 1 week duration of Advanced Fire Fighting Course Ø 2 weeks duration of GMDSS Course Ø Basic modular courses for in house cadets : a) Fire Prevention Fire Fighting b)Personal Safety & Social Reasonability c) Personal Survival Technique d) Elementary First Aid. IV.INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY East Coast Road, Uthandi, Chennai 600 119. Tel : (044) 2453 0343 / 345. Fax : (044) 2453 0342. Email :campus.imu@tn.nic.in Website : www.imu.tn.nic.in Regional Campus Chennai National Maritime Academy, East Coast Road, Uthandi, Chennai 600 119. Tel : (044) 2453 0343 / 345. Fax : (044) 2453 0342. Email: imu.chennaicampus@yahoo.com Mumbai T. S. Chanakya, Karave, New Mumbai 400 706. Tel : (022) 2770 1935 / 2770 3876. Fax : (022) 2770 0398 Email : tschanakya@hotmail.com Lal Bahadur Shastri College of Advanced Maritime Studies & Research, Hay Bunder Road, Mumbai 400 033. Tel : (022) 2371 9944/46, Fax : (022) 2373 9784. Email: mariner@bom2.vsnl.net.in Marine Engineering & Research Institute (MERI) , Hay Bunder Road, Mumbai - 400 033. Tel : (022) 2377 6136 / 2372 5987 / 2377 1181 Fax : (022) 2375 3151. Email: meribom@vsnl.com Kolkata Marine Engineering & Research Institute (MERI), P – 19, Taratalla Road , Kolkata 700 088. Tel : (033) 2401 4673 / 76 & 78 Fax : (033) 2401 4333. Email: director@merical.ac.in Indian Institute of Port Management (IIPM), Subhas Bhavan, 2nd Floor, 40, Circular Garden Beach Road, Kolkata 700 043. Tel : (033) 2439 4123/4124 Fax : (033) 2439 7179 / 0097. Email: iipmcal@dataone.in Visakhapatnam National Ship Design & Research Centre, Gandhigram, Visakhapatnam - 530 005. Tel : (0891) 257 8360 / 257 8364. Fax : (0891) 257 7754. Email: nsdrc@itpvis.ap.nic.in Cochin Cochin Port Trust Training Complex, Willingdon Island, Cochin -682003, Telefax : (0484) 2668642