Haldia Institute of Maritime Studies & Research ( HIMSAR )

Haldia Institute of Maritime Studies & Research ( HIMSAR ), a photo by Mariner Mahbub on Flickr.

Haldia Institute of Maritime Studies & Research (HIMSAR)
is the first Maritime educational centre in Eastern Region offering Bachelor in Nautical Science (degree) programmes Degree is awarded by West Bengal University of Technology, widely recognize
Description
Haldia Institute of
Maritime Studies &
Research (HIMSAR) is the
first Maritime educational
centre in Eastern Region
offering Bachelor in
Nautical Science (degree)
programmes Degree is
awarded by West Bengal
University of Technology,
widely recognized as one
of India’s pre-eminent
centres for Technology
education. HIMSAR is
dedicated to delivering
high quality Maritime
education and training to
prepare its students for
rewarding careers in the
shipping industry. HIMSAR
offers degree, diploma
and other short term
courses in Nautical
stream. The institute has
been set up by Indian
Centre for Advancement
of Research & Education
(ICARE) in collaboration
with FMIRO (FOSMA
Maritime Institute &
Research Education),
Mumbai. The Institute is
affiliated to West Bengal
University of Technology
for conducting 3 years
B.Sc. Nautical Science
(BNS) and to Indira
Gandhi Nautical Open
University for conducting
1 year diploma in
Nautical Science.




The following Courses are being conducted in the Institute

3 years B. Sc. degree in Nautical Science (BNS) under WBUT.

1 year Diploma in Nautical Science leading to B. Sc. under IGNOU.

Short term course as required by industries like All India Dredge Cadet.

RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMME

AT its campus HIMSAR offers both short duration certificate courses as well as long term programmes that culminate in the award of a university degree. The short course are either focused, training oriented to enhance the skills.

Degree programmes prepare the students for a career in the shipping industry and is designed to impart an education that the candidate has strong foundation in theoretical principles and a strong practical skill. BNS course is spread over a period of 3 years and is divided in to six semesters. During this three years residential course in addition to theoretical and practical training student’s are required to participate in the co-curricular and extra curricular activities of the institute. The curriculum has an appropriate mix of classroom sessions, labs, practical training and project work, programme provides for 32 hrs. of contact hrs, per week with faculty in structured manner. In addition the students are expected to prepare for the ground to be covered during the contact sessions and for evaluation tests. Cadets are also required to complete projects and assignments programme is very rigorous and demanding.




CAREER PATH & JOB OPPORTUNITIES

After successful completion of the B. Sc. degree from Haldia Institute of Maritime Studies and Research (HIMSAR) the cadet officers is required to put in one year sea service on board a Merchant ship to become eligible to appear for the certificate of competency as second Mate (FG) exam, conducted by Directorate General of Shipping. The graduate cadets are entitled to certain exemptions in qualifying sea service and written exam for the certificate of competency examination.

From the rank of Trainee Nautical Officer, Cadets will progress to a 3rd Officer / 2nd Officer, Chief Officer and ultimately the Captain i.e. Master of the Vessel.

A graphical representation of the career path is set out below:



For those aspiring to step ashore after a long Sea Career, future Career Paths include areas such as :
•Government Surveyor of ships
•Cargo and Insurance Surveyors
•Marine Superintendents in Shipping Companies
•Pilots of ships at ports
•Dredging
•Lecturers in Maritime Education



QUALIFICATION & ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Academic Standard: (10+2) or equivalent securing minimum 60% in PCM (Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) & 50% in English either in (10+2) or 10th standard.

Age Limit: Not more than 20 years on 1st October.

Physical Standard: The candidate must be Medically fit and should meet the Medical Requirements as per M. S. Rule 2000 (for further details please see Medical Requirement in selection procedure).

Eye Sight: Vision should be 6/6 (normal) in each eye separately without visionary aid and no colour blindness

The institute is built in 10 acres self-contained campus having facilities for medical, post office, banking, ATM, canteen, grocery shop, Xerox and internet facilities. Academic block has 8 spacious classrooms , labs (physics, chemistry, computer) workshop (pneumatic, hydraulic, machine, carpentry, plumbing) and simulators for Radar, Arpa, Navigation and GMDSS. The lab and workshops are well-equipped. Labs and workshops of HIT is also used by our Cadets from time to time.

ICARE has a policy of resource sharing among its various constituent colleges. Separate hostel facilities are provided for boys and girls. Boys and girls hostel are completely isolated and have all facilities as required by D. G. Shipping.

Resident Medical Officer visit hostels every day for minor ailments. The institute has tie-up arrangement with B. C. Roy Hospital for referral cases. Ambulance facilities are provided on 24 hours basis.



CONTACT ADDRESS

Haldia Campus :

ICARE Complex, Marine Campus,
P.O. – Hatiberia, Haldia,
Dist - Purba Medinipur,
Pin - 721 657, West Bengal

Phone: 03224 – 267501 / 267502:
Fax No: 03224-255275/252800
E-mail: iimsar@sancharnet.in,
anjan_icare@dataone.in
asen123@dataone.in

Website: http://www.himsar.org


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DELHI OFFICE:

Fosma Maritime Institute Of Research Organization
F-322 A, Adarsh House, Lado Sarai
New Delhi-110030

MUMBAI OFFICE

Fosma Maritime Institute Of Research Organization
1517, Maker Chambers –V, Nariman Point,
Mumbai-400021