Indian Maritime University Navi Mumbai

In 1927, following advocacy by Sir P. S. Sivaswamy Iyer, the Government of India established a school to train people for maritime careers. The government passed a formal resolution on 19 March 1927 and acquired the ship HMIS Dufferin to serve as a training school.

The first course began on 5 December 1927 with 26 students. Among them were Ram Dass Katari, who later became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Navy, and S. G. Karmarkar, who later attained the rank of Rear Admiral.

Training aboard T.S. Dufferin continued for 67 years, including 45 years at Mazgaon Pier in Mumbai. During this time, 2,656 students completed their training. Former students went on to hold senior roles in the Indian Navy, the central government, and the shipping industry, including four Chiefs of Naval Staff, numerous admirals, four nautical advisors, and two Chief Surveyors for the Government of India, as well as senior executives and masters in the shipping sector.

After T.S. Dufferin, training moved to T. S. Rajendra (named after King Rajendra Chola and built by Hindustan Shipyard). Rajendra could train 250 students at a time—significantly more than the previous ship—and was used for 21 years to train both deck officers and service staff.^{[citation needed][2]}

The current shore-based campus, known as T.S. Chanakya, began operations on 5 April 1993, coinciding with National Maritime Day.^[3] The campus is located in Navi Mumbai and covers approximately 16 hectares (40 acres). These shore-based facilities replaced earlier maritime training institutions that operated aboard permanently moored training ships (T.S. Rajendra, 1972–1993; T.S. Dufferin, 1927–1972) at Ferry Wharf in Mumbai.^{[citation needed]}

The Navi Mumbai Campus spans approximately 16 hectares (40 acres) and includes academic, residential, and specialized training facilities used for maritime education and research. Key facilities include:

• Administrative block: University’s administrative offices.
• Scholastic block: Classrooms, faculty offices, laboratories, and a central library.
• Marine engineering workshop: hands-on training in marine systems and engineering practices.
• Firefighting complex: Training in fire prevention, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Specialized laboratories: Facilities for physics, electronics, seamanship, navigation, environmental sciences, and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
• Hostel and catering blocks: Accommodation and dining facilities for cadets and staff.
• Sports and recreation facilities: A swimming pool, gymnasium, and sports ground for physical training.
• Mooring station and jetty: For mooring practice and includes two fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) rowing boats.
• Power station and pump house: Campus utilities and infrastructure support.

The IMU Navi Mumbai campus offers undergraduate and specialized training programs designed to prepare students for careers in the Merchant Navy and related maritime sectors. The curriculum includes theoretical instruction, practical shipboard experience, and maritime technology training.

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