Indian Maritime University

Indian Maritime University (IMU) is a public central university established in 2008 under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India and is India’s premier national institution for maritime education, marine engineering, nautical sciences and maritime administration. It has multiple campuses including Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Kochi and Visakhapatnam, and also affiliated institutes across the country. IMU is highly regarded for training professionals for the Merchant Navy and maritime industry. Laboratory & Training Facilities IMU operates some of the most advanced maritime training infrastructure in Asia. Marine Workshops: The Kolkata campus houses Asia's largest marine workshop. Simulators: Advanced Full Mission Bridge Simulators and Engine Room Simulators for real-time navigation and technical training. Ship-in-Campus: Functional "Ship-in-Campus" facilities (e.g., at Mumbai and Kolkata) allow students to train on actual ship machinery within the campus. Design & Research: The Visakhapatnam campus specializes in Ship Design and Ocean Engineering with specialized naval architecture labs.