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Southern Education Academy
Southern Education Academy is proud to be one of the pioneers in the field of maritime training and education in India. Approved by Govt. of India under Section 1956, we are powered and supported by VMS Group of Marine Institutions, which is a well-recognized and well-respected name in the field of Maritime Education Consultancy.
Southern Education Academy, popularly known as VMA, has been working diligently to provide the best to its students in terms of training, facilities, and infrastructure; giving them an opportunity to explore their potential and emerge into successful sailors that the academy can be proud of.
OUR PROGRAM
Direct Entry Program
- Introduction to shipping industry, Deck maintenance of engine room machinery, Ship Farmiliazation Safe working practices on deck & in engine room, first aid Nautical terms, Navigation & watch-keeping, Ship’s maintenance
General Purpose Rating
- Introduction to shipping industry, Deck maintenance of engine room machinery, Ship Farmilization Safe working practices on deck & in engine room, first aid Nautical terms, Navigation & watch-keeping, Ship’s maintenance
Seaman Technician
- Introduction to shipping industry, Deck maintenance of engine room machinery, Ship Farmilization Safe working practices on deck & in engine room, first aid Nautical terms, Navigation & watch-keeping, Ship’s maintenance
Type of Ship
Passenger Ship
Container Ship
Chemical Ship
Oil Tanker
General Cargo Ship
LNG Carrier
Ro-Ro Vessel
Bulk Carrier
Information for Students
Career Path
- After the Training and experience you become the important key crew for the Merchant Navy. Therefore trained personnel are required for various departments of the ship and this widens...
Joining Instructions
- Indian seafarers are much sought after all over the world for their skill, knowledge, integrity & reliability. There is an acute shortage of Indian Merchant navy officers, as the demand for is huge.
Ratings
- There are three Department for ratings – deck, engine room and catering. Deck rating is responsible for cargo handling, mooring/ unmooring and general maintenance of the ship.