Following is a glimpse of HIMT’s journey over the past 27 years
HIMT Tidal Park was Awarded Rank 1. Outstanding-Best Post Sea Maritime Training Institute 2026 at NMDC 2026 by D.G Shipping in April
HIMT started PSCRB, RPSCRB & Gas Tanker Familiarization course at Vizag HIMT in April.
HIMT Kilpauk Awarded Rank 2. Outstanding-Best Post Sea Maritime Training Institute 2025 at NMDC 2025 by D.G Shipping in April.
HIMT Tidal Park was Awarded Rank 1. Outstanding-Best Post Sea Maritime Training Institute 2025 at NMDC 2025 by D.G Shipping in April
HIMT received the Samudra Manthan Award 2024 and was felicitated for 25 Years of Excellence in November.
Finalist in the category of Maritime Education & Training at The Maritime Standard Awards in November.
HIMT Kilpauk Awarded Rank 2. Outstanding-Best Post Sea Maritime Training Institute 2024 at NMDC 2024 by D.G Shipping in May
HIMT Tidal Park was Awarded Rank 1. Outstanding-Best Post Sea Maritime Training Institute 2024 at NMDC 2024 by D.G Shipping in May.
Finalist in the category of Maritime Education & Training at The Maritime Standard Awards in November.
A new 4-storey building was set up at HIMT Tidal Park, inaugurated by the Directorate General of Shipping in October.
Awarded Rank 1, Outstanding – Best Post Sea Maritime Training Institute 2023 at NMDC Celebrations by D.G.Shipping in April.
Winner of Training Institute Of The Year (Post Sea) at the 9th International Samudra Manthan Awards December.
Finalist in the category of Maritime Education & Training at The Maritime Standard Awards in April.
Highly Commended In The Category of Education And Training Award at Seatrade Maritime Awards in December.
Signed MOUs with D.G.Shipping to expand our footprint within the Nation and globally in December.
Finalist For The Maritime Education And Training Award At The Maritime Standard Awards in December.
Set up a new campus in the heart of Visakhapatnam in May.
Mr Sanjeev S Vakil was honoured with the VIBHUSHANAWARD (Treasure of Shipping Award) for his exemplary contribution to the Maritime Industry in the field of “Maritime Leadership” at the Marex Kashti Awards 2019 in New Delhi in October.
Winner in the category “Education and Training” at TMS Awards, Dubai in October.
Started offering MCA Courses
Winner of the Offing Indian Seafarers’ Choice Awards for the BEST MARITIME TRAINING INSTITUTE (SOUTH & EAST) in Value Added courses in April.
Maintaining the record of being India’s Largest Maritime Institute in terms of numbers of courses approved by DGS for over 15 years
Finalist in the category “Education and Training” at TMS Awards, Dubai.
HIMT was awarded the DNV-GL Standard for Certification of “Maritime Training Providers” in addition to ISO 9001:2015 by BV in July.
Started “Dynamic Positioning (DP) courses” on Latest Kongsberg Simulator, accredited by Nautical Institute, UK.
Seafarers Choice awards for the Best Maritime Institute for Competency courses & Value added courses (South & East India) by Offing.
HIMT was awarded the “Gateway Awards 2015” for “Excellence in Maritime Education” in August.
Finalist in the Seatrade Maritime Award in March.
World’s First Institute with a record-breaking 40 distinct courses certified by a single IACS Classification – Bureau VERITAS in January.
Shipping Minister presents an Award for Excellence in Maritime Education & Training at World Shipping Forum in January.
Ranked Outstanding – GRADE 1 , for all courses again. DG Shipping and IMU Approval for B.Tech (Marine), GME, DME, and B.Sc. Nautical Science courses
Winner of the Sea Trade Award 2010, presented by the former Secretary General of IMO in October.
Finalist at the Lloyd List Asia Award in the category “Education & Training” at Singapore
Winner of the “Exemplary Personal Achievement” Award by Sailor Today
HIMT honoured for highly commended contribution to Education and Training at the Seatrade Dubai International Maritime Awards Presentation in December.
First institute in India to be graded GRADE 1 – Outstanding, by DGS approved ICRA
Pre-Sea training courses commenced, based on requests from shipping companies
India’s largest maritime institute in terms of number of courses approved by DG Shipping
Started revalidation course for Masters and Simulator courses commenced
Started competency course, and advanced courses for oil/chemical and gas tankers offered
FPFF, PST course and tanker familiarization courses commenced
Approved by DG Shipping on leading to the birth of HIMT on September 24.
HIMT has received or has been nominated for at least one International or National award every year for the past 18 years in the category of Maritime Education & Training.
Since its inception in 1998, HIMT has consistently attracted trainees and candidates for its various courses. As a premier Maritime Institute located in the heart of Chennai, HIMT has established a reputation for providing exceptional education and training opportunities to seafarers. The faculty at HIMT is the backbone of the institution’s success. Our team of faculty is highly qualified and experienced seafarers, including both young and senior Master Mariners and Chief Engineers. The faculty retention rate at HIMT is noteworthy, as many of the faculty members who joined the institution at its inception remain associated with it. attesting to their dedication and commitment to the institution’s mission. Our curriculum is designed to meet the latest industry standards and requirements, and is regularly updated to reflect the latest developments in the field.
