IMEI and Sensea Maritime Academy are jointly creating a "Centre of Excellence" maritime training facility in East India. The facility will provide world-class training to both existing and aspiring seafarers. It aims to become a benchmark in the industry by offering a one-stop solution for all maritime training needs. The partners will construct an 11,000 square foot building housing classrooms, simulators and other infrastructure. Courses will include MEO Class 1, 2 and ratings, along with specialized simulator-based training. The new facility is expected to be operational within 8 months.

1. B Y I M E I A N D S E N S E A M A R I T I M E A C A D E M Y
Centre of Excellence Project

2. ‘Centre of Excellence’ Project
IMEI and Sensea Maritime Academy are jointly
creating one stop solution for maritime training in
East India where a world class facility will be provided
to the budding as well as existing seafarers and protect
them from the ruckuses that is going on in the
industry. Our objective is to make a facility which
would be a benchmark for the industry.

3. Institute of Marine Engineers (India)
The Institute of Marine Engineers is premier body representing marine
engineering professionals from India. The Institute actively provides facilities to
further enhance knowledge of members and extends a wide range of services
encompassing from professional growth to welfare of members. Initially the
Institute of Marine Engineers existed in India as a division of Institute of Marine
Engineers, London. Thereafter, The Institute of Marine Engineers (India) was
registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 on 29
October 1977. The first Governing Council of the Institute was formed in 1980.
The Institute was subsequently registered as a Charitable Organisation under
Bombay Public Trust Act 1950 on 31 May 1982.
The Institute of Marine Engineers (India) [IME(I)] was established on 29th Oct,
1977 under the The Society Registration Act 1860 and also has been registered
with the Office of the Registrar Mumbai Public Trust, for Greater Mumbai Region,
Mumbai according to Mumbai Public Trust Act 1950. The Institute has its
Branches at Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Kochi, Visakhapatnam, Goa and
Pune and Chapters at Navi Mumbai, Gujarat, Hyderabad, Patna, Chandigarh,
Karnataka and Rajasthan.

4. IMEI’s OBJECTIVES
 To promote the scientific development of Marine Engineering in all its branches
and in the furtherance of knowledge
 To enable Marine Engineers to meet and interact for the exchange of ideas in
these areas
 To publish and communicate information on these subjects by way of Technical
Seminars and Conferences
 To have working relations with similar professional bodies all over the world
 To assist the Indian Administration in the Competency examinations providing
external examiners for Engineers Competency Certificates, by conducting NCV
Engineers examinations, by Training candidates as per STCW Convention for
such certificates / examinations and for further revalidation of their Certificates
and by providing Members for approval of Maritime Training Organizations
 To cooperate with Universities and other Educational Institutions for the
advancement of education in marine engineering and allied subjects, including
research
 To provide the expertise of its Members for Consultancy to the Maritime Industry

5. IMEI’s SCOPE
 Development & Conducting preparatory courses as approved by the Directorate
General of Shipping for Certificate of Competency and also conducting the
knowledgeable additional Value added courses as per the requirement
 Publish the Marine Engineers Review India, Our Monthly technical journal since
1982
 Publish iMélange (in-house magazine of the Institute) since November 2022.
 Publications from the Institute and its member organisations
 Participation at technical meetings, National and International seminars and
conferences
 Opportunity to interact and network with senior marine engineering
professionals, academicians and administrators
 Information on marine technical events worldwide
 State of art knowledge in the field of marine engineering.
 Benevolent fund for Member’s families in distress
 Sponsor research activities of our members
 Provide Marine Consultancy Services

6. Courses in IMEI
 MEO class 1
 MEO Class 2
 MEO Class 3 (NCV CEO)
 MEO Class 3 (NCV SEO) PART-A
 MEO Class 3 (NCV SEO) PART-B
 MEO Class 4 (NCV)
 Refresher and updating Training course
 Engine Room Simulator Management Level
 Engine Room Simulator Operational Level
 Diesel Engine Combustion Gas Simulator
 2 weeks Induction Course for Naval Candidates

7. IMEI’s Achievements
 IMEI is one of the leading institutes for MEO Class 1 & 2 competency courses
and only institute to provide course to NCV candidates in Marine Engineering.
 Offering Membership for those seeking professional recognition. The present
Membership is over 12,000, spread all over the globe. They include the top
decision makers in the Maritime Industry working in Ship-Management,
Shipbuilding & Ship-repairs, Flag Administrations, Classification Societies,
Ports and Terminals, Offshore Industry, Navy & Coastguard, Manufacturing &
Utility Industry and Equipment Makers. The Institute offers following benefits
to its Members.
 IMEI Partners with the Indian Flag State Administration
• To conduct Tab based NCV examinations
• For the inspection of Maritime Training Institutes in India for quality and training
standards
• To Design and distribution of Training and Record Books (TAR Books)
• Operate Facilitation Centres ( FCs) for the issue of Watch Keeping Certificates (WKC), CoP
for Able Sea Farer Engine ( ABE) to Engine Ratings and Tanker Endorsements ( TE) to
Engineer Officers, Engine Room Petty Officers and Engine Room Ratings

8. Sensea Maritime Academy
Sensea Maritime Academy, one of the oldest Maritime Training Institute in the East
was started way back in 1999 in Shakespeare Sarani and continued operations there
until 30th Sept 2019. The need to expand and provide better infrastructure led to the
formation of the present campus which started its operation in 2017. Presently this is
the only registered campus of Sensea Maritime Academy where all the Directorate
General Of Shipping approved courses are conducted. Since its inception, the institute
has been constantly expanding its range of offered maritime courses and presently
stands as one of the premiere institutes in the region.
OUR VALUES
Extending values
beyond the classroom
by making sure skills
and concepts taught
in the classroom are
authentically useful
in the world
OUR STRATEGY
The idea is to be
connected with the
candidates throughout so
that even after they go for
sailing for their respective
jobs we can keep guiding
them if they so desire.
OUR MISSION
All Maritime Courses/training imparted
forms the backbone of India’s legacy in
the field of maritime activity. We at
Sensea ensure that the candidates not
only gain sufficient knowledge in their
desired competency but also learn the
practical application of the knowledge out
at high seas.

9. SMA’s Achievements
 The institute holds approval of DG Shipping, A1 Grade CIP Accreditation by
IRS and DNV certified ISO 9001:2015. The institute is constantly expanding its
range of offered maritime courses and presently stands as one of the premiere
institutes in the region.
 Due the rich legacy and excellent performance of the Institute in the field of
Maritime Training the Institute is a proud partner for various shipping giants
for providing Value Added courses.
 The Trust has been rendering these services since 1998 for the last 25 years in
the domain of Capacity building and training of various IMO approved courses
and other company specific courses to the Maritime Sector of the country.
 The institute currently is one of the leading institutes in India for providing
Maritime Training conducting Basic Safety Training for about 2100 candidates
per year which is the highest in India.

10. SMA’s contribution to the project
Infrastructure including the main campus and the
practical campus with a swimming pool
Competent Faculties

11. Infrastructure
 sprawling campus of 14000 sq ft on a single floor
 17 spacious classrooms with the right ambience classrooms to
accommodate more than 400 students
 ROC, ARPA, ECDIS, GMDSS Simulators
 Smartboards in each classroom
 messroom with favorable seating capacity where lunch and tea is
provided to all the candidates, a library with access to all course related
books & e-books, and so on.
 a state-of-the-art practical training campus spread over an area of 3.5
bighas which is located 2 kms from the Institute that provides all
amenities including but not limited to a world class swimming pool
with Survival craft, a Lifeboat, a Rescue boat, a ship mock-up for
firefighting training, an installation to provide training on fixed
firefighting medium and a marine workshop for the learners

12. Faculties
 More than 60 highly competent faculties
 Expert in developing the course modules and study materials covering
all the topics and requirements of the course and DG Shipping
respectively
 Familiar with all the modern teaching methodologies
 Interactive classes conducted including activities such as group
exercises, quizzes, discussions, Multimedia Presentations, videos and
case studies to promote active learning
 Regular assessments are carried out by the faculties to measure trainees
progress and knowledge acquisition

13. Concept of COE
 Objective
IMEI & Sensea will work together to create an organization where all the needs of
existing seafarers and aspiring seafarers will be met. Our objective is to make a
facility which would be a benchmark for the industry.
 Mission
To create one stop solution for all seafarers maritime training in East India where
a world class facility will be provided to the budding as well as existing seafarers
and protect them from the ruckuses that is going on in the industry.
 Vision

14. Infrastructure for COE
 An institute is to be constructed in an area of 11000 sq.ft comprising of
 3000 sq.ft for Simulator
 400 sq.ft for each (MEO Class II, MEO Class I, RUT, ETO)
 1500 sq.ft for cookery
 1500 sq.ft for mess room
 1200 sq.ft for conference room, exam room & Admin department
 1200 sq.ft for faculty room
 1500 for other office works
 Simulators required for the courses to be installed –
 Full mission 270 degree BTM Simulator with anchor handling & heavy
weather & ice navigation module
 LCHS Simulator compatible for Gas Tanker
 ERS full mission simulator

15. Courses
 BTM – 3 to 5 days
 LCHS – 5 days
 E/R (Basic) – 5 days
 E/R (Advanced) – 5 days
 MEO II – 4 months
 MEO I – 2 months
 MEO RUT – 3 days
 ETO – 4 months
 Cookery – 3 months

16. Timeline for development of COE
 The expected time to develop the organization is 8
months

17. Roadmap
 Finalizing the area where the new institute will be developed
 Getting into a formal agreement if the area is leased or getting
the Construction done as per DG Norms if the area is owned
 Accordingly arranging the teaching aids/equipments required for
the courses and likewise preparing for DG Inspection
 Obtaining approval from DGS to conduct the desired courses
 Working regularly in an efficient manner to improve the
performance of the institute and ensure better learning for the
candidates

18. Final Outcome
IMEI and Sensea Maritime Academy will be creating
an Institute jointly where the seafarers will experience
the most innovative and finest learning

19. Conclusion