The Institute Of Marine Engineers (India), Kochi Branch
Kamalam Towers, Narayananassaan Road, Vyttila, Kochi, Kerala-682019, Tel: 0484-485 7266, Mob: 7025159111 Email: kochi@imare.in
| Course Name | Course Duration | Next Batch Commencement Date | *Last Date of Submission of Application | Course Fee | **Intake Capacity(DG Approved) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEO Class I Preparatory Course | 2 months | 01st April 2026, 01st June 2026 (admission in Alternate months) | - | Rs. 40,000/- | 20 |
Eligibility Criteria
Every candidate shall have approved sea-going service as appropriate for motor/ steam in the engine department of sea going ship as Engineer Officer in charge of an Engineering watch on ships of 750 kW or more for a period of not less than 36 months which shall include not less than 12 months as holder of certificate of competency as Marine Engineer Officer Class II on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3000 kW propulsion power or more.
However, in such cases the period of 36 months shall be reduced to 30 months, i.e. if 12 months of such sea-going service as appropriate for motor/ steam in the engine department of sea going ship has been served as Second Engineer Officer on a seagoing ship powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW propulsion power or more, or pro rata.
| Course Name | Course Duration | Next Batch Commencement Date | *Last Date of Submission of Application | Course Fee | **Intake Capacity(DG Approved) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEO Class II Preparatory Course | 4 months | 01st April 2026, 01st June 2026 … (admission in Alternate months) | - | Rs. 44,000/- | 40 |
Eligibility Criteria
Every candidate shall have not less than 12 months approved sea-going service as appropriate for motor/ steam in the engine department of sea going ship as a qualified Engineer Officer on ships of 750 kW or more.
| Course Name | Course Duration | Next Batch Commencement Date | *Last Date of Submission of Application | Course Fee | **Intake Capacity(DG Approved) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresher & Updating Training for All Engineers | 3 days | 6th April - 9th April 2026 1st June - 4th June 2026 3rd Aug - 6th Aug 2026 5th Oct – 8th Oct 2026 7th Dec – 11th Dec 2026 | Rs. 7000/- | 20 |
Eligibility Criteria
For all Engineer Officers (Operational and Management Level) whose CoC is already in compliance with STCW 2010 amendments and aspiring to revalidate CoC.
| Course Name | Course Duration | Next Batch Commencement Date | * Last Date of Submission of Application | Course Fee | *Intake Capacity (DG Approved) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical Integration Course for Trainers (VICT) | 10 Days | 9th Mar – 19th Mar 2026 8th June – 19th June 2026 31st Aug – 11th Sep 2026 4th Jan – 15th Jan 2027 | Rs. 16,000/- |
Eligibility Criteria
The course is designed for individuals who are to qualify as Trainers and Assessors for conduct of courses approved by the Directorate General of shipping.
Trainers wishing to deliver training in the competence standards required by the STCW Convention and Code should already have the necessary technical knowledge and be qualified for the task for which training is to be conducted. It is assumed that the course trainees are appropriately qualified in the technical aspects of their subjects.
The technical qualification required for conducting DG-approved courses is mentioned in the individual course guidelines General guidance of faculty requirements is given in DGS Order 5 of 2016
All candidates should have INDoS number.
| Course Name | Course Duration | Next Batch Commencement Date | * Last Date of Submission of Application | Course Fee | *Intake Capacity (DG Approved) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Examination and Certification of Seafarers (AECS) | 10 Days | 22nd June – 3rd July 2026 14th Sept to 25th Sept 2026 18th Jan - 29th Jan 2027 | Rs. 18,000/- |
Eligibility Criteria
Every candidate qualified to conduct assessments and examinations of seafarers for certificates of competency issued in accordance
of the STCW convention, 1978, as amended should possess a certificate of competency no lower than the certificate or qualification,
which he/she is to examine and certify on behalf of the Directorate General of Shipping
Shall hold a Certificate of Competency, issued by the Govt of India” or equivalent, either as · Master (FG) or MEO Class I (FG) or ETO
or GMDSS (GOC) And
Hold a certificate for “Training Course for Trainers and Assessors”, (TOTA / VICT)
Have Fluency (both spoken and written) in the language in which the course will be conducted