Tamil Nadu Maritime Academy
Shaping Skilled Seafarers for the Global Maritime Industry
About Tamil Nadu Maritime Academy
Tamil Nadu Maritime Academy (TNMA), located in the Ennore/Chennai coastal belt, is a government maritime training institution established in 1998 to develop skilled manpower for the global shipping industry. It operates under the Government of Tamil Nadu and is recognized by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), India. The academy provides STCW-compliant pre-sea and safety training programs such as GP Rating and other basic maritime certifications. With hands-on training, simulator-based learning, and coastal exposure, TNMA prepares students for careers as seafarers in international merchant shipping. The institute plays a key role in supporting India’s maritime workforce development.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Eligibility Check
Candidates must meet basic education and medical fitness requirements for maritime training programs.
Application Submission
Apply through Tamil Nadu Maritime Academy admission process or official notification.
Medical Fitness Test
Mandatory DG Shipping medical fitness certification is required.
Selection/Enrollment
Selection based on eligibility and seat availability.
Training Commencement
Candidates undergo structured pre-sea maritime training at campus.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Government Skill Development Schemes
- SC/ST Welfare Scholarships
- Minority Welfare Assistance
- Merit-Based Training Fee Concessions
- State Maritime Support Programs
Hostel Facilities
Events
- Maritime Safety Week
- Fire Fighting Drill Exercises
- Sea Survival Training Camps
- Coastal Navigation Workshops
- World Maritime Day Programs
- Skill Development Camps
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Navigation Skills Club
- Maritime Safety Club
- Fire Fighting Training Club
- Survival Skills Club
- Marine Engineering Basics Club
Cultural Clubs
- Music Club
- Dance Club
- Sports Club
- Literary Club
- Arts & Crafts Club
Community Service
- Coastal Safety Awareness Programs
- Beach Cleaning Drives
- Fishing Community Training
- Disaster Response Awareness
- Maritime Safety Outreach Programs