Indian Maritime University
The Indian Maritime University is a central university in India which deals with a wide range of topics related to the sea, ranging from oceanography to maritime law and history, and including practical topics such as search and rescue at sea and the transportation of dangerous goods. It was established by the Indian Maritime University Act 2008, on 14 November 2008. It has an All-India jurisdiction and the headquarters is at Chennai. It has six campuses in Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai Port, Navi Mumbai, and Visakhapatnam.
Chennai Campus
Indian Maritime University - Chennai Campus, previously known as National Maritime Academy campus is located on the outskirts of Chennai. The campus houses the academic block, hostel, residential and recreational facilities.The Academy was established in 1985 with the technical assistance from UNDP / UNCTAD. It is credited with ISO 9001:2000 Certification and accredited as grade 1 rating by ICRA. It has modern facilities to conduct training programmes for both port and marine personnel.
IMU Chennai offers the following academic programs:
- B. Sc., in Nautical Science
- B. Tech in Marine Engineering
- Diploma in Nautical Science
- MBA in Port and Shipping Management
- MBA in International Transportation and Logistics Management
- BBA in Logistics, Retailing and E-Commerce
- Post Sea / STCW Courses
Affiliated colleges
| No. | Name of college | Location |
| 1 | Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy | Raigad |
| 2 | Applied Research International School of Maritime Studies | New Delhi |
| 3 | Coimbatore Marine College | Coimbatore |
| 4 | College of Ship Technology | Palakkad |
| 5 | Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology | Port Blair |
| 6 | Euro Tech Maritime Academy | Kochi |
| 7 | HIMT College | Chennai |
| 8 | International Maritime Institute | Greater Noida |
| 9 | MMTI'S Education & Research Trust | Mumbai |
| 10 | Park Maritime Academy | Coimbatore |
| 11 | Maritime Training Institute | Mumbai |
| 12 | Maritime Training Institute | Thoothukudi |
| 13 | RL Institute of Nautical Sciences | Madurai |
| 14 | Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies | Mumbai |
| 15 | Sriram Institute of Marine Studies | New Delhi |
| 16 | Southern Academy of Maritime Studies | Chennai |
| 17 | The Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies | Mumbai |
| 18 | Tolani Maritime Institute | Pune |
| 19 | Training Ship Rahman | Mumbai |
| 20 | Vishwakarma Maritime Institute | Pune |
| 21 | Yak Education Trust | Mumbai |