Tolani Maritime Institute is one of the largest maritime educational centers offering MARINE ENGINEERING and NAUTICAL SCIENCE degree programs. These degree programs at TMI have been awarded Grade A1 (Outstanding) by ClassNK in the Comprehensive Inspection Programme of DG Shipping. The programmes are also awarded SME Grade 1 (Outstanding) by CRISIL . The assigned grade reflects TMI’s excellent placement track record, qualified and experienced faculty, industry leading infrastructure, strong financial standing and professional & committed promoters.
Genesis of TMI
India has a long standing tradition of producing high quality officers that serve the world's merchant marine fleet. To a large extent this was made possible by the Indian government's visionary initiative of establishing a few excellent maritime training institutes immediately after independence.
In recent years India's position of leadership has been significantly weakened by an inability to keep pace with the growth in demand in terms of numbers as well as technological sophistication. Inadequate allocation of resources for maritime training from the government and lack of a suitable environment to facilitate private investment led to this decline. However, by the mid 1990's the government had made the necessary changes to enable private initiatives in maritime training.
The Tolani Group, which has a long tradition of establishing and managing institutions of higher learning, was preparing during 1995-1997 to found a new campus-based institute that would mature into a university. As the Tolani Group's primary business is ship owning and ship management, it was acutely aware of the need for India to produce increasing numbers of well educated marine officers. Hence it was decided in late 1997 that the group's new educational initiative should take the form of a modern, purpose built maritime institute.
The first degree program students were accepted in August 1998 and accommodated in temporary facilities until the new 100 acre campus was made operational in late 2000.
Vision
To be the preferred maritime education and training provider in the industry meeting the highest global standards.
Mission Statement
Tolani Maritime Institute is committed to be an instrument of positive change in the maritime industry for the ultimate benefit of society. For all those who undertake education and training at the institute, TMI shall facilitate acquisition of the right learning, right skills and the right attitude thereby promoting in them a passion for the profession. The Institute will constantly endeavor to expand its area of influence by introducing additional educational programs in diverse and related areas.
