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PKIMSE is a premier maritime training academy under the prestigious KSA Group of Institutions, dedicated to forging competent maritime professionals.
Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Institute of Maritime Science and Engineering (PKIMSE) was established under the prestigious KSA Group of Institutions with a clear vision: to establish a top-tier training ecosystem that bridges academic learning with heavy industrial shipboard practice. Today, we are recognized as a premier destination for students pursuing careers in the merchant navy.
Our residential campus mimics shipboard environments, preparing student officers to cope with long voyages, emergencies, cargo operations, and engineering watchkeeping. Our students sail on some of the largest crude tankers, container vessels, and bulk carriers worldwide.
Disciplined regime that builds character and seafarer leadership.
Standard-compliant training modules aligned with international seafaring regulations.
All degree, diploma, and rating programs are fully approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India. Our training procedures.
To be globally acknowledged as a premier center of maritime education, supplying global shipping lines with highly disciplined, technically competent, and ethical maritime professionals who excel in the international seafaring arena.
To provide state-of-the-art simulator and workshop-based instruction, ensuring cadets comply with IMO STCW conventions. We strive to instill high standards of maritime discipline, team building, and leadership to prep students for challenges at sea.
These guiding principles form the bedrock of our cadet training regime, driving absolute professionalism and excellence.
Absolute focus on maritime safety, environmental protection (MARPOL compliance), and proactive campus security protocols.
Cultivating strong moral values, punctuality, and strict adherence to maritime traditions and institutional rules.
Actively promoting gender diversity in the merchant navy by offering a highly secure, supportive, and empowering environment for female cadets.
Fostering hands-on technical excellence, simulator-based competence, and strict alignment with international IMO STCW standards.
We enforce strict compliance policies to cultivate a highly disciplined, safe, and professional environment.
We are committed to a safe, inclusive, and strictly monitored campus where bullying, ragging, or discrimination in any form is completely prohibited.
Adherence to strict merchant navy sobriety policies. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for substances to ensure safety and discipline.
Instilling deep respect for marine life and ecosystems. Cadets learn to strictly follow rules that protect our oceans.
Led by a veteran Chief Engineer and Marine Superintendent with extensive shipboard and administrative expertise.
Engineer Superintendent cum Principal
Abdul Rasheed serves as the Engineer Superintendent cum Principal of Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Institute of Maritime Science and Engineering (PKIMSE). He holds a Marine Engineer Officer Class 1 Certificate of Competency, issued by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India.
With over 15 years of rigorous shipboard sailing experience, he has sailed in the capacity of Chief Engineer Officer on merchant fleet vessels flying both Indian and international flags. His practical sailing experience includes operations on heavy Bulk Carriers, Containers, and Wood Chip Carrier Self-Unloader type vessels.
15 Years as Chief Engineer Officer
Bulk Carriers, Containers, Wood Chip Carriers
Marine Engineer Officer Class 1 (DGS India)
VICT & AECS Certified
Holds active VICT and AECS certifications approved by DGS
We provide a complete, industry-compliant ecosystem designed to transform young cadets into confident, highly-skilled maritime professionals.
Fully approved by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, conforming to ISO 9001:2015 standards audited by DNV GL.
Mentorship by seasoned Master Mariners and Chief Engineers with decades of global sailing and academic teaching experience.
A structured, semi-military residential campus with daily parades, drills, and physical training designed to prepare cadets for sea life.
Hands-on navigation, radar plotting, and liquid cargo handling drills on Class-A DGS approved simulators.
Cadets get to dismantle and rebuild actual ship auxiliary diesel engines, pumps, air compressors, and purifiers in our marine labs.
Consistent placement records with top global ship owners, managers, and shipping agents on large international merchant vessels.
Our state-of-the-art infrastructure is custom-built to simulate modern shipboard environments and seafarer lifestyles.
Students undergoing advanced navigation and ship handling simulation drills.
Simulating tanker cargo loading and discharging operations.
Hands-on assembly and maintenance of ship-size auxiliary generators.
Precision metal working, turning, and thread cutting training.
Simulated shipboard grid control, marine wiring, and electronic system diagnostics.
Practical disassembly, service, and testing of shipboard marine auxiliary systems.
Modern classrooms equipped with digital smart boards and high-speed Wi-Fi.
Residential facility with fully-equipped mess hall and neat dormitories.
Fully equipped swimming pool to maintain high physical fitness levels.
Vibrant Student community life, fostering teamwork, leadership, and camaraderie outside the classroom.
Hands-on training with marine fire-fighting apparatus and emergency suppression systems.
Instilling military-grade discipline, alignment, and professional conduct through regular parade drills.
Residential facility with fully-equipped mess hall and neat dormitories.
We bridge academic training with global industrial sea voyages, ensuring our students transition directly from classrooms to merchant navy officers.
Perfect placement record for our Diploma in Nautical Science batches.
Our student officers sail worldwide on cargo, bulk, and tanker fleets.
Comprehensive preparation for recruitment drives across top international ship management lines.
Top international shipping companies participating in recruitment.
We guide and groom each student step-by-step to secure eligibility clearances, CDC documentation, and sign-on clearance.
students complete comprehensive simulator, workshop, and safety instruction to comply with IMO STCW standards.
students undergo mock interviews, technical screening, and psychometric preparation to clear company selection drives.
Securing official DGS medical certificates and CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate) seafarer log books.
students join their assigned container, bulk, or crude carriers at international hub ports to start sailing.
We work closely with leading global shipping companies to offer you job assistance and practical sea-work programs. We help you transition smoothly from our campus directly onto merchant navy ships!