ETO 32 Passing – Out Ceremony at HIMT College
April 4, 2025: On October 24, 2024, HIMT College had the distinct honor of welcoming Capt. Makesh Sivaram Krishnan, Senior Tanker Operations Manager at Fleet Management Pvt. Ltd., as the esteemed guest for the ETO 32 Batch Pass-Out Ceremony. This highly anticipated event was a significant milestone for both the cadets and the institution, marking the transition of the ETO 32 batch from students to maritime professionals. The visit of Capt. Makesh added prestige and inspiration, motivating the future officers as they prepared to embark on their careers.
The ceremony commenced with a grand entry for Capt. Makesh Sivaram Krishnan, who was warmly received by Dr. Sanjeev S.Vakil, CEO of HIMT College, along with the Principal Capt.Anand Subramanian, faculty members and cadets. The formal welcome was a grand affair as the ETO 32 cadets demonstrated their discipline and training through a meticulously coordinated guard of honor. Led by the platoon commander, the c
ETO 32 Passing – Out Ceremony at HIMT College
April 4, 2025: On October 24, 2024, HIMT College had the distinct honor of welcoming Capt. Makesh Sivaram Krishnan, Senior Tanker Operations Manager at Fleet Management Pvt. Ltd., as the esteemed guest for the ETO 32 Batch Pass-Out Ceremony. This highly anticipated event was a significant milestone for both the cadets and the institution, marking the transition of the ETO 32 batch from students to maritime professionals. The visit of Capt. Makesh added prestige and inspiration, motivating the future officers as they prepared to embark on their careers.
The ceremony commenced with a grand entry for Capt. Makesh Sivaram Krishnan, who was warmly received by Dr. Sanjeev S.Vakil, CEO of HIMT College, along with the Principal Capt.Anand Subramanian, faculty members and cadets. The formal welcome was a grand affair as the ETO 32 cadets demonstrated their discipline and training through a meticulously coordinated guard of honor. Led by the platoon commander, the cadets executed a flawless march, reflecting the rigorous and thorough training they had received during their time at HIMT College. The precision and professionalism in their demeanor set the perfect tone for the event, showcasing the core values of the maritime profession: discipline, respect, and commitment.
The event also featured a prize distribution ceremony, where the outstanding achievements of the ETO 32 batch cadets were formally recognized. Awards were presented to the top performers in various categories, acknowledging their excellence in academics, leadership, and overall contributions during their time at HIMT College.
Induction of the 2nd batch of Synergy Sponsored DNS, GME & ETO Passing Out Ceremony
April 4, 2025: Capt. Swaminathan H, Co- CEO, Synergy Marine Groups induction of the 2nd batch of Synergy Sponsored DNS and gracing the passing out ceremony of GME (25th Batch) & ETO (31st Batch) in HIMT College on 15th August 2024.
HIMT Cadets Inspire Students on Merchant Navy Opportunities at Bishop Corrie School
April 4, 2025: In an effort to inspire the next generation of mariners, four cadets from HIMT College, Chennai, recently visited Bishop Corrie Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School to raise awareness about careers in the Merchant Navy. The session was held under the leadership of B.Sc. course in-charge, Captain P. Vasanth, and supported by Garish Jerome Sir and Uma Mam.
The cadets—Pavithra.P (B.Sc 13),R. Sreeram (B.Sc 11), Jianna Elizabeth (B.Tech 14), and Anandhu P.S. (B.Sc 13)—engaged with the students of the school, sharing insights on the Merchant Navy as a career option. They provided an overview of the industry, addressing common misconceptions and highlighting the opportunities available in this global field. The session was designed to inform the students about the various career paths available in the maritime sector and the advantages of choosing this profession.
A significant part of the session was a presentation by Garish Jerome Sir, who explained the structure of the maritime industry and the various courses students can pursue to enter the Merchant Navy. His PowerPoint presentation covered different aspects of ship operations and provided a roadmap for the students interested in this career path.
The cadets also shared their personal experiences as student cadets at HIMT, emphasizing how the college provides strong foundational knowledge and practical training for aspiring mariners. They answered questions from the curious students and clarified any doubts about life at sea and the educational journey required to get there. The cadets highlighted HIMT’s role in shaping competent professionals for the maritime industry, encouraging the students to consider the college for their future studies.
Launch of Vertical Integration Course for Trainers
November 16, 2019: HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) has launched the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS)-approved "Vertical Integration Course for Trainers". It is mandatory to be undertaken for those who want to qualify as trainers and assessors for conduct of courses approved by the Directorate General of Shipping. It is important for the trainers to be technically qualified in all the aspects of their subjects. This course will help trainees to organise themselves better for effective teaching and training with the help of modern techniques and also will help them evaluate the teaching and learning process. This is a ten-day short course available for a fee of Rs 11,900. Towards the end of this course, trainees will have permanent, part-time, or short-contracts type of job opportunities available to them.
HIMT Receives Maritime Standard Award 2019
October 23, 2019: Upon completion of 21 years of educational services, Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training has been awarded with one National and International award- Maritime Standard Award 2019 in the category of “The Maritime Education and Training”. The award ceremony was organised at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai. Prominent personalities across the globe were invited as the judges of the event. The award ceremony was attended by more than 700 executives from the shipping, ports, shipbuilding & repair industries and allied businesses from almost 70 countries. As it has always been a dazzling and sparkling occassion, the event has obviously shown why the industry in the Middle East and India considers this as leading award ceremony.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a year ago
Yes, to get admitted to HIMT Chennai's BSc programme, the IMU CET is required. The IMU CET results are accepted for admission to BSc programmes at all HIMT campuses. Therefore, applicants must complete the IMU CET application form and pay the application fee to get admission into the Bachelor of Sci
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Candidates who want to take admission to a BSc in HIMT College first need to appear in the IMU-CET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test). It is a national-level common entrance test for admission to BSc and various courses at IMU campuses and affiliated colleges to the Indian Maritime Un
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Yes, a medical certificate is compulsory to get admission into BTech courses at HIMT Chennai. Candidates need to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by a D.G. Shipping-approved doctor. This document is required to be submitted at the time of admission, when the applicant is selected. Thi
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The eligibility requirements and admission process of both IMU Kolkata and HIMT Chennai are almost the same. The basic requirement that candidates must fulfil is that applicants must complete their Class 12 from the PCM stream with an aggregate of 60% and a minimum of 50% marks in English in Class 1
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The subjects that are offered in the first semester of the BTech course offered at HIMT Chennai are meant to create a foundational base for the students in the field of Marine Engineering. Check out the names of the subjects offered in the first semester of the BTech course at HIMT Chennai:
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Is IMU CET compulsory for BSc at HIMT Chennai?