International Maritime Academy

IMA - International Maritime Academy was established in year 1999 and is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It offers courses at UG level with highly experienced faculty in Full Time mode. Approved by the AICTE, the institute offers B.E. / B.Tech course e AICTE, the institute offers B.E. / B.Tech courses. Furthermore, it offers several specialisations in the field of Engineering. IMA - International Maritime Academy offers these courses within the range of INR 2,00,000-7,00,000 with the intent to provide education at highly affordable fees. The institute offers 300 seats, encouraging more candidates to gain knowledge and enhance their skills. The Merchant Navy mainly deals with transporting cargo and occasionally, passengers, by sea. It has different fleets composed of passenger vessels, cargo liners, tankers, Bulk carriers, Car carrier, containers as well as the other special types of vessels. Merchant Navy is the backbone of international trade, carrying cargo across the globe for Import & Export business. Shipping companies offer these positions on contracts for a period of 6 to 9 months. After finishing the contract period, the officers can enjoy leave & whenever they want to join back, the company will absorb them immediately. Presently the demand for Marine Engineers & Deck officers are high worldwide. The shipping companies are facing great shortage for the Deck & Engine officers. Hence the trained persons are getting immediate job opportunities all over the world. They are responsible for the navigation of the Ship, the loading / discharge of cargo, radio communication and the control / safety of the crew, and passengers. The chief navigator of the ship is the master, who decides the course of the voyage and maneuvers the vessel. He exercises complete control over the officers, crew and any passengers on board the ship. From the trainee cadet level, one will be promoted to captain of the ship with proper sea-experience & further exams. ...view more