SAMS – Southern Academy of Maritime Studies was born out of dream from a Mariner, the Chairman of the Group. The Institute is 20 years old. Even though SAMS had a modest beginning offering STCW courses in the beginning, the Institute grew steadily, but strongly.
SAMS – Southern Academy of Maritime Studies was born out of dream from a Mariner, the Chairman of the Group. The Institute is 20 years old. Even though SAMS had a modest beginning offering STCW courses in the beginning, the Institute grew steadily, but strongly. Now SAMS is one of the premier Marine Institutes in the country, offering various Marine courses.
The courses offered in the Institute are approved by Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India and are affiliated to leading Universities like Anna University, Alagappa University, Indian Maritime University, Bharathidasan university, Bharathiyar university.etc.
The European Maritime Safety Association (EMSA) an organ of International Marine controlling body, IMO has selected SAMS as one of the few Institutes in the country for its survey and has adjudged SAMS as a very Good marine college in India.
The Institute is situated in a sprawling 5 acres of land, an hour and half drive from the heart of the city, with a built up area of 2 lakh sq.ft comprising of excellent infrastructure, Workshops, Labs, Ship in Campus, Auditorium, Gym, Recreation facilities, state of art Class rooms, living rooms etc and highly qualified and dedicated faculties. The Institute provides an excellent atmosphere for learning and grooming a professional mariner.
SERVICES
SHIP-IN-CAMPUS
A full-fledged, operating Ship in Campus is available at college for training the Marine Engineering candidates. The Ship in campus has been approved by Director General of Shipping, Mumbai.
MERCHANT NAVY. GREAT CAREER. GREAT EXPERIENCE
Career in Merchant Navy promises great opportunities for growth and adventure. For an exciting blend of a successful career and the chance to see the world, there is no parallel to a job in Merchant Navy.
JOINING MERCHANT NAVY
There are two routes to joining the Merchant Navy. Those who have completed a B.Sc in Nautical Science or a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering can join the Navigation or Marine Engineering areas of the Merchant Navy.
MERCHANT NAVY
The Merchant Navy is a non-combatant commercial fleet which basically deals with transporting cargo by sea, to destinations around the world. Life in the Merchant Navy may be full of fun and adventure, but it is also hard work that requires the knowledge of navigation, maintenance and safe operation of a variety of vessels which travel long distances across the seas.
