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भारतीय समुद्री विश्वविद्यालय - मुंबई बंदरगाह परिसर | |
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| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1949 (as MERI Mumbai) |
| Chancellor | President of India |
| Vice-Chancellor | V. Malini Shankar |
| Director | CMDE. Vivek Chawla(Retd.) |
Academic staff | 15 |
| Students | 560 |
| Undergraduates | 320 |
| Postgraduates | 240 |
| Address | Near Dockyard Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India , , , |
| Campus | Urban, 8 Acres with 180m sea front view |
| Language | English |
| Affiliations | Indian Maritime University |
| Website | IMU Mumbai Port Campus Website |
The IMU Mumbai Port, officially known as the Indian Maritime University Mumbai Port Campus, is one of the campuses of the Indian Maritime University (IMU) formerly known as Marine Engineering and Research Institute Mumbai, LBSCAMSAR College of Advanced Maritime Studies and Research, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It serves as a key educational and training center for maritime studies and related disciplines. The university plays a significant role in advancing maritime education and training in India.
Location
[edit]The Mumbai Port Campus is situated in Mumbai, a major port city on the west coast of India. Mumbai is known for its significant maritime and trade activities, making it an ideal location for a maritime educational institution.
Facilities
[edit]The Mumbai Port Campus is equipped with modern facilities to support the education and training of maritime professionals. These include:
- Classrooms: Well-equipped classrooms for theoretical learning.
- Simulation Labs: Advanced simulation facilities for practical training in navigation, ship operations, and port management.
- Library: A comprehensive library with resources related to maritime studies.
- Hostel Accommodation: On-campus housing facilities for students.
- Marine Engineering Workshop: Facilities for hands-on training in marine engineering.
- Swimming Pool: An on-campus swimming pool for student use, supporting physical fitness and practical maritime training.
Programs Offered
[edit]The Mumbai Port Campus offers a range of programs to cater to different aspects of maritime education:
- Undergraduate Programs: Includes B.E. in Marine Engineering.
- Postgraduate Programs: Master's degrees in areas such as Maritime Management, Port Management, and Marine Engineering.
- Diploma Courses: Short-term courses and diplomas in various maritime fields.
Research and Development
[edit]The campus is involved in research activities related to maritime technologies, port operations, and maritime safety. It collaborates with industry partners and academic institutions to advance knowledge and innovation in the maritime sector.
Significance
[edit]The IMU Mumbai Port Campus plays a crucial role in:
- Developing Skilled Professionals: Training future maritime professionals who will contribute to the growth of the shipping and port industries.
- Supporting Maritime Industry: Providing expertise and research that supports the operational efficiency and safety of maritime and port activities.
- Enhancing Maritime Education: Offering high-quality education and training to meet the evolving needs of the maritime sector.
History
[edit]The history of Maritime Training in India goes back to the year 1927, when Nautical Training started on H.M. Training Ship ‘Dufferin’. In the year 1935, Marine Engineering Training was also started on T.S. Dufferin besides Nautical Training. Govt. of India, soon after the country becoming independent on 15th
August 1947, realised the need of having large Merchant Navy. “The Merchant Navy Officers Training Committee” was then constituted and subsequently in the year 1949, Directorate of Marine Engineering Training (D.M.E.T.) was established by the Govt. of India with its head office in Kolkata and branch office in Mumbai to train marine engineers. The main Aim and commitment of D.M.E.T. was to prepare young cadets into fine marine engineers by imparting paramilitary type training with a good mix of academics and practical hands-on training in marine workshops. D.M.E.T. was renamed as Marine Engineering and Research Institute in the year 1995. Marine Engineering and Research Institute (MERI), Mumbai is not only a pioneer Maritime Training Institute in India but in the whole of South East Asia. MERI Mumbai is accredited as an ISO 9001:2008 Institute and it is also graded by ICRA as Grade-I Institute.
The Training system at MERI, Mumbai is completely residential with lot of stress on discipline and hands on practical training in marine workshops. Regimental residential training includes extra curriculum, comprising of, indoor and outdoor games, aquatics and cultural activities besides academics.
Notable Alumni
[edit]Notable Alumni
[edit]| Name | Current Position |
|---|---|
| Sandeep P. Mody | CEO, APL India |
| Samir K. Bhatia | Chief Operating Officer, V. Ships Leisure |
| Vishal S. Prasad | Director, Marine Services, Synergy Marine Group |
| Amitabh Dey | Senior Marine Surveyor, Bureau Veritas |
| Sanjay Shinde | Marine Consultant, Independent Consultant |
| Subhash Dey | Vice President, Shipping Corporation of India |
| Arun Kumar | Director, Alpha Marine Services Pvt. Ltd. |
| Bharat Bhardwaj | Marine Manager, Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd. |
| Nilesh K. Deshmukh | Fleet Manager, GAC Shipping |
| Sandeep Nair | Director, Seacare Maritime |
See Also
[edit]- Indian Maritime University
- Mumbai Port
- Marine Engineering
- Indian Maritime University Kolkata
- Naval Architecture
- Indian Institutes of Technology
- CUET
- JEE-Advanced
References
[edit]- Indian Maritime University Official Website
- IMU Mumbai Port Campus Official Page
- IMU Mumbai Port on LinkedIn
- List of Maritime Training Institutes in India
- Economic Times: Articles on Maritime Education
- Indian Journal of Marine Sciences
- Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways
- Wikipedia Article on Indian Maritime University
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