Winner of the “Exemplary Personal Achievement” Award by Sailor Today

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 September 24, 1998, leading to the birth of HIMT