The Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies is one of India's advanced centres of marine engineering and navigation. It was established with an aim at developing a pool of high calibre seafarers trained at all levels to work in the increasingly demanding shipping industry. In addition to research, the institution offers extensive education and training in pre-sea and post-sea training for candidates ranging from cadets, on up through masters of great ships. The institute is recognised by the D.G Shipping, Government of India and affiliated to Indian Maritime University. The Institute provides various pre sea courses, post sea courses and off shore courses.