Academy of Maritime Education and Training - AMET

 About Academy of Maritime Education and Training - AMET

Academy of Maritime Education and Training - AMET was established on 15th February 1993. Then it was known as Academy of Maritime Education and Training. On 21th August 2007, AMET was conferred Deemed University status by UGC/MHRD on the basis of it's Maritime courses & Training. It is a private enterprise promoted by AMET Trust. It offers various Diplomas, Degrees & Post Graduate Degree Courses. AMET University provides the best infrastructure in terms of class rooms with modern teaching aids, well equipped workshops for practical training, Marine workshop for hands on training on Marine Auxiliaries, Ship in campus, well furnished Hostel, Canteen facilities, Indoor & Outdoor games, Swimming pool, Medical facilities & an overall congenial atmosphere for learning by the students.

Location - It is situated at kanathur, on the outskirts of the City of Chennai.

Faculty

• Nautical Science.
• Marine Engineering.
• Management Studies.
• Marine Technology.
• Naval Architecture.
• Marine Electrical & Electronic Engineering.
• Petroleum Engineering.
• Harbour Engineering.
• Biotechnology.
• Chemistry.
• Mathematics.
• Physics.
• English.
• Mechanical Engineering.
• Information Technology.
• Physical Education.
• Soft Skills Department.
• GMDSS - Global Maritime Distress and Safety System.
• Post Sea Training.

Facilities

Hostels - The University has Hostels for about 1100 cadets. It is equipped with medical facilities, kitchen and dining hall etc. There is also a Hostel for 30 officers.

Class Room Facilities - Some of these are:

1. Overhead Projectors.
2. Slide Projectors.
3. Video Projectors.
4. Public Address Systems.

Laboratories - Some of these are:

1. Physics Laboratory.
2. Fluid Mechanics Laboratory.
3. Chemistry Laboratory.
4. Engineering Mechanics Laboratory.
5. Computer Laboratory.
6. Electronic Engineering Laboratory.

Computer based Training (CBT) Programmes - Some of these are:

• Bridge Simulator.
• Radar/Arpa Simulator.
• Ecdis Simulator.
• Visual Steering Simulator.
• Virtual Engine Simulator.

Marine Workshop - These are conducted for hands on training on Marine Auxiliaries and Ship in Campus.

Scholarships & Cash Awards - Some of these are provided by:

• Chellaram Shipping, Hong Kong.
• MITSUI OSK LINES, Japan.
• K-Line, Japan.
• Shell Ship Management, UK.

International Academic Collaborations - Some of these are:

• Glasgow College of Nautical Science, Scotland, U.K.
• South Tyneside College, South Shields, U.K.
• Singapore Marine Academy.
• University of Strathclyde.
• Hull College.

Placement - Some of the employers are ABS Marine Services Pvt . Ltd, Chellaram Shipping - Hong Kong, Dockendale Shipping - Bahamas, Dole Shippin - UK, Dubai Shipping Company - Dubai, Dynacom Tankers - Greece, Eurasia Shipping - Hong Kong, Geepee Shipping - Thailand, Ishima - Singapore etc.

Other facilities :

• Canteen Facilities.

• Indoor & Outdoor Games.

• Swimming Pool.

• Medical Facilities.

• Library.

• Alumni Association.

Achievements

• It is the only University of its kind in India that caters to the needs of Shipping Industry not just in India, but the world over.
• AMET University is certified to ISO 9001:2000 QMS Standard by Det Norske Veritas till 2010 for Design, Development and Conducting Maritime Training Courses, Programmes, Examinations and Assessments.
• ISO Certification for Process Management.
• CRISIL as graded all DG Approved courses as Grade I - Excellent. CRISIL has assigned a “Grade 1” (outstanding) to the Courses approved by the Director General of Shipping, i.e. B.E. Marine Engg., Marine Technology, B.Sc. Nautical Science & Graduate Marine Engg. Courses offered by the University.
• Recipient of Sailor Today Award 2008.
• The Angolan cadet sponsored by Wallems - Cadet Carvalho Afonso has been adjusted the best Engineer by GCNS and has bagged the UK Marine Society Prize.
• AMET is in its 15th year of collaboration with Glasgow College of Nautical Studies to conduct the Higher National Diploma Courses in two parts, the first year at AMET Chennai, and the second year at GCNS, Glasgow.
• AMET’s Social Responsibility Initiative - NAESEY generates employment opportunities through free rural industrial training. So far 60,000 rural youngsters have been empowered.

Courses offered by Academy of Maritime Education and Training - AMET

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Arts Courses

·         Ph.D. (English)

3 Years

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Engineering Courses

·         B.Tech. (Food Processing Technology)

4 Years

·         B.B.A (Shipping)

3 Years

·         B.E. (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)

4 Years

·         B.E. (Harbour Engineering and Ocean Engineering)

4 Years

·         B.E. (Marine Electrical and Electronics Engineering)

4 Years

·         B.E. (Marine Engineering)

4 Years

·         B.E. (Mechanical Engineering)

4 Years

·         B.E. (Mining Engineering)

4 Years

·         B.E. (Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering)

4 Years

·         B.E. (Petroleum Engineering)

4 Years

·         M.E. (Petroleum Engineering)

2 Years

·         M.E. (Thermal & Fluid Engineering)

2 Years

·         M.Tech. (Marine Engineering Management)

2 Years

·         M.E. (Power System Engineering)

2 Years

·         Ph.D. (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)

3 Years

·         Ph.D. (Harbour & Ocean Engineering)

3 Years

·         Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering)

3 Years

·         Ph.D. (Petroleum Engineering)

3 Years

·         Advanced Diploma in Marine Engineering

2 Years

·         Diploma in Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering

3 Years

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Science Courses

·         B.Sc. (Nautical Science)

3 Years

·         M.Sc. (Marine Biotechnology)

2 Years

·         Ph.D. (Chemistry)

3 Years

·         Ph.D. (Marine Bio-Technology)

3 Years

·         Ph.D. (Mathematics)

3 Years

·         Ph.D. (Nautical Science)

3 Years

·         Ph.D. (Physics)

3 Years

·         Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science

2 Years

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Management Courses

·         M.B.A. (Logistics & Shipping Management)

2 Years

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Commerce Courses

·         B.Com. (Logistics & Computer Applications)

3 Years

·         Certificate Course in Tally

6 Months

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Professional Courses Courses

·         Certificate Course in Digital Photography

8 Weeks

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Information Technology Courses

·         Ph.D. (Information Technology)

3 Years

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Vocational Courses Courses

·         B.Voc. (BFSI - Banking Finance Services and Insurance)

3 Years

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Maritime and Naval Courses

·         M.E. (Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering)

2 Years

·         Ph.D. (Marine Engineering)

3 Years

·         Ph.D. (Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering)

3 Years

Contact Information

·         location_on

No. 135, East Coast Road, Kanathur , Chennai, Tamil Nadu 603112, India

·         call

(044) 27444625, 27444627, 27444628

·         mail_outline

(044) 27472804, 27472904