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FORMATION:
In
early 1997, on a request from the D.G. shipping , the Institute
of Marine Engineers (India) formed a " Technical Cell "
to explore the possibility of starting some more Pre-sea training
courses in Marine Engineering as per STCW 95 Convention.
Some members of the cell visited Goa and inspected the facilities
available for such a training. The technical cell sought information
from various Shipyards and Ship repairing industries, and found
that none of the workshops had all the facilities under one roof.
Also their managements could not immediately invest in creation
of additional facilities. After a lot of deliberations, it was
decided that the facilities at various centres could be amalgamated.
M/s. Goa Shipyard Ltd., M/s. Western India Shipyard Ltd., and
Mormugao Port Trust, agreed to participate in the scheme. M/s.
V.M. Salgaocar & Bro. Ltd., and M/s. V. S. Dempo & Co.
also consented to the use of their transhippers for training purposes.
The facilities of good classrooms, laboratories, workshop, computer
centre and library , were available with The Institute of Shipbuilding
Technology (ISBT) run and managed by The Society for Industrial
& Technical Education of Goa (SITEG) ,( formerly known as
The Shipbuilding Industry Society of Goa ) that time headed by
its Chairman Shri V.V Dempo, then offered to conduct this course,
in ISBT , which was already conducting Diploma Courses in a) Shipbuilding
Engineering b) Mechanical Engineering and c) Electronics.
On the recommendations of Institute of Marine Engineers (India),
representatives of D.G. Shipping , visited Goa and inspected all
the facilities , and approved the course. The SITEG , then formed
a nodal body called ' The Institute of Maritime Studies ', headed
by a Director, who is a Senior Marine Engineer having vast experience
on board as well as in senior positions ashore in shipping related
organizations. Thus the Institute of Maritime Studies was born.
The Technical Cell of Institute of Marine Engineers (India) ,
provide necessary guidance for preparation of course details,
and lesson plan, for classroom and practical training. The Institute
of Marine Engineers (India), continues to play a role in the matters
of IMS, as a member of the Governing Council.
GOVERNING
COUNCIL:
The Governing Council Consisting of members from all the work
centres and representatives of reputed shipping companies, is
headed by the Chairman of S.I.T.E.G. It oversees academic functioning
of Institute. The Director of IMS, is the Secretary of Governing
Council.
ISO CERTIFICATION:
The
INSTITUTE received ISO 9002 Certification from IRQS, Mumbai in
September 1999 and upgraded to ISO 9001:2000 in August, 2002.
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