Vels Academy of Maritime Studies, Chennai

Type: Government

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Email: vels_nautical@yahoo.com

Website : http://www.velsmaritime.com

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(3 out of 5 based on 33 Ratings)

Address: Location : Velan Nagar, P.V.Vaithiyalingam Road Pallavaram, Chennai 600117, India Tel       : Direct 044 22662506 Tel       : Epabx 044 22662512, 22662514 Fax      : 044 22662516 Mobile  : 9840365082

College Facilities :

  • Computer Lab
    Computer Lab
  • Library
    Library
  • Cafeteria
    Cafeteria
  • Auditorium
    Auditorium
  • Hostel
    Hostel
  • Laboratory
    Laboratory
  • Sports
    Sports

Description

Vel's Academy of Maritime Studies is situated at Pallavaram, Chennai, about three kilometers from Chennai International and Domestic Airport. The Academy is headed by a Captain Superintendent and amongst its Faculty are highly proficient Lecturers (who are ex-Mariners) and Instructors, with years of experience on board ships and ashore, who take meticulous care to train the cadets to be future deck (navigating) officers. The Academy has three sophisticated workshops, a Simulator room, and three laboratories for giving cadets the necessary training. As a part of the curriculum, cadets are taken on board ships in Chennai harbour for shipboard familiarization. The course also prepares the candidates to pursue a career in shipping companies or shipping related activities ashore. Candidates who successfully complete training at this institute will be eligible for taking up jobs as navigating officers on board any ship sailing anywhere in the world. VAMS is the first institute in South India to be awarded an ISO 9001:2000 certification by Lloyds Register of Quality Assurance, London.

Vels Academy of Maritime Studies Courses offered

  • B.E.Marine Engineering

    The four-year B.E.Marine Engineering course, approved by DG Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India,is a course leading to Class IV Marine Engineer Officer Certificate of Competency, awarded by the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, after six months of sea service, enabling the cadets to become Marine Engineers on board Merchant Naval ships anywhere in the world. This course is strictly residential.

    Entry Requirements :

    Academic Standard    s : A pass in 10+2 or its equivalent examination with minimum 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics group, and atleast 50% in English at 10th or 12th standard.

    Age : 17 to 25 years as on 3rd August 2009
    Medical Standard : Candidate should be physically fit for sea service under standard norms, with minimum unaided vision 6/12 in each eye, and with no colour blindness.

  • B.Sc. (Nautical Science)

    The three-year B.Sc.Nautical Science course is conducted under affiliation with the University of Madras. It is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India. It is a course leading to Second Mates Foreign-Going Certificate of Competency awarded by the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, after 12 months of sea service, enabling the cadets to become Navigating Officers on board Merchant Naval ships anywhere in the world. The three-year B.Sc.,Nautical Science course is strictly residential. The syllabus is specially drawn up to give broad based maritime education, with special emphasis on fundamentals of maritime subjects and practical aspects of the profession. The educational and training programme is designed to inculcate officer like qualities and a high sense of discipline in the cadets.

    Entry Requirements :

    Academic Standards : A pass in 10+2 or its equivalent examination with minimum 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics group, (but not less than 50% in each subject), and atleast 50% in English at 10th or 12th standard
    Age : 17 to 25 years as on 3rd August 2009
    Medical Standard : Candidate should be physically fit for sea service under standard norms, with minimum unaided vision 6/6 in each eye, and with no colour blindness.

     

  • Diploma in Nautical Science

    The one-year Diploma in Nautical Science course is conducted under affiliation with the Indira Gandhi National Open University. It is approved by the directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India. It is a course leading to B.Sc. Nautical Science, after 24 months of sea service, and also leading to Second Mates Foreign-Going Certificate of Competency awarded by the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, after the 18 months of sea service, enabling the cadets to become Navigating Officers on board Merchant Naval ships anywhere in the world.The one-year Diploma in Nautical Science course is strictly residential.

    Entry Requirements

    Academic Standards :

    (1) Pass in HSC/ISC (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized Board/University with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry with not less than 60% marks in PCM OR With Physics as an individual subject in one of the years of B.Sc.degree from a recognised University with Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Electronics with an average of not less than 55% marks in the final year of B.Sc.Programme OR B.E./B.Tech. or its equivalent degree from I.I.T or from a college recognised by AICTE/UGC/DEC

    AND

    (2) Should have passed with not less than 50% marks in English as a subject, at either 10th or 12th standard or in the Degree programme conducted by a recognized Board/University


    Age :



    25 years as on 1st August 2009 (for all categories) , the age of the candidate should be as follows :


    • Not more than 20 years in case of 10+2 pass
    • Not more than 22 years in case of B.Sc.Degree
    • Not more than 24 years in case of BE/B.Tech.


    The age limit is relaxable by 2 years in case of female candidates



    Medical Standard:- Candidate should be physically fit for sea service under standard norms, with minimum unaided vision 6/6 in each eye, and with no colour blindness

  • Higher National Diploma in Nautical Science

    The first year of the HND Nautical Science Course will be conducted at VAMS, Chennai, and the second year of study will be conducted at GCNS, Glasgow.
    Phase 1 is of 39 weeks at VAMS, followed by 38 weeks at GCNS. Thereafter, 15 months of sea service are required to qualify for Deck Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competency (earlier known as Class 3 or Second Mates Certificate) examinations in the UK.

    Entry Requirements :

    Academic Standards : A pass in 10+2 or its equivalent examination with preferably minimum 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics group, and preferably atleast 50% in English at 10th or 12th standard

    Age : Preferably 17 to 20 years
    Medical Standard : Candidate should be physically fit for sea service under standard norms, with minimum unaided vision 6/6 in each eye, and with no colour blindness.

Infrastructure


FACILITIES AND RESOURCES :-

1. Full Mission Bridge Simulator from Kongsberg, Norway
2. Fully equipped modern Computer Lab with high-speed Internet Connection.
3. Fully equipped Physics cum Electronics Lab
4. Seamanship Lab
5. A Fitting shop and Machine Shop
6. Spacious Library cum reading room
7. Sports and recreational facilities
8. A swimming pool with separate diving pool
9. Two play grounds
10. Basketball court
11. Volleyball court
12. Badminton court
13. Fully equipped Gymnasium
14. Indoor Games such as Table-tennis, carroms, chess.
15. Spacious four-seater accommodation in hostel
16. Separate Dining Hall for cadets

Vels Academy of Maritime Studies Admissions

Admission procedure is provided on the official website of this institute.

Vels Academy of Maritime Studies Placements

Candidates who successfully complete training at this institute will be eligible for taking up jobs as navigating officers on board any ship sailing anywhere in the world.

Vels Academy of Maritime Studies Campus Photos

Vels Academy of Maritime Studies Reviews / Comments

  • any one who want admission or placement or sponsorship in merchant navy coarse can directly contact me on 09984999970 , 09838236928 Er. Ravishankar Pandey. No extra fees all payments on demand drafts(on NO DONATION NO SERVICE CHARGE) limited seats wid DG approved collages can also mail on ravishankar18292@gmail.com Posted by : RaviShankar, on 02-06-2012 Report Abuse
  • want information about marine engineering courses Posted by : paul manohar, on 14-04-2012 Report Abuse
  • sir is this course is very useful for our future. because there is no vacancy for present. is this is useful Posted by : nirmal, on 08-04-2012 Report Abuse
  • sir is this course is very useful for our future. because there is no vacancy for present. is this is useful Posted by : nirmal, on 08-04-2012 Report Abuse
  • sir my brother is studying +2 from ANDHRAPRADESH STATE BOARD & after want to join MARINE ENGG so please send me info about how to get admissoin in your college respective fee structure,duriation of the course etc. Posted by : shivakanth, on 25-02-2012 Report Abuse
  • i dont know about uour college PLEASE SENT ME INFORMATION IN YOUR COLLEGES and then fees structures ;is there any scholarships available for sports person; sir, please tell me how to get addmision on your college ... Posted by : Hari Prasanth.M, on 11-02-2012 Report Abuse
  • Any one who wants addmission in Merchant navy courses and collage anywhere in india can directly contact me on +918144926288 , +919710537093, +919696652010 Name Ravishankar Pandey e-mail on : ravishankar18292@gmail.com all payments will be done in demand drafts of Related collage name. No extra charges will be taken Posted by : ravishankar, on 08-02-2012 Report Abuse
  • Any one who wants addmission in Merchant navy courses and collage anywhere in india can directly contact me on +918144926288 , +919710537093, +919696652010 Name Ravishankar Pandey e-mail on : ravishankar18292@gmail.com all payments will be done in demand drafts of Related collage name. No extra charges will be taken Posted by : ravishankar, on 08-02-2012 Report Abuse
  • Sir, Apply FOR mINIMAM par. Posted by : Dilip Singh, on 17-01-2012 Report Abuse
  • sir i have completed +2 with 55%in pcm and B.E CSE in 2012 now i want to join in marine engineering in your institute can i join ? Posted by : vithya, on 19-12-2011 Report Abuse
  • sir i hav just now appeared for 12th exam, i want to do merchant navy cource, so plz sir tell me which cource is advantageous whether and tell me about diploma in nautical science, and sir plz tell me abt fee structure coz i m not aware and how to apply for that n sir reply soon plz Posted by : Vickey Alohia, on 19-10-2011 Report Abuse
  • Sir i am studying diploma in mechanical engg final year.after compleation of my course i wish to join in ur university will u please tell me which course will be better for my future?and please send me fee structure details to my mail.i ll be waiting for your reply. Thanking u sir Posted by : Jhonson babu.maddu, on 07-10-2011 Report Abuse
  • sir i am studying BE mechanical. i want to join your college for GME after complition of BE so please give me fees structure and eligibility. and when i want to apply.. thank you Posted by : Dinesh, on 08-09-2011 Report Abuse
  • i hav got 63.6% in pcm in 12th can i apply for b.sc. nautical science Posted by : amit kr. jha, on 14-07-2011 Report Abuse
  • I finshed my plus two . I need to do G P RIGHTING in VELS GP COLLEGE. Posted by : Midhun .k .g, on 29-06-2011 Report Abuse
  • i want to join BE.MARINE ENGINEERING course in your college . i want details for admisson.please immeditaley send to my email id Posted by : SRINIVASAN.K, on 25-06-2011 Report Abuse
  • i am a diploma in mechanical engg. i want to join merchant navy coarse as a marine engg..i would to know about the career plan about this field. kindly give me solution....with regards arya kumar Posted by : arya kumar, on 03-06-2011 Report Abuse
  • sir marine eng *cource,*fess,*year.*job,*qualification more deatils Posted by : ravi, on 23-05-2011 Report Abuse
  • Sir i am studying in final year BE(ETC).I want to join merchant navy.I want to know fee structure of your college and will you help me to get loan & how? What will be the job gaurantee after training? plz reply me. I am very interested to join merchant navy Posted by : Mangesh, on 14-04-2011 Report Abuse
  • sir i hav just now appeared for 12th exam, i want to do merchant navy cource, so plz sir tell me which cource is advantageous whether and tell me about diploma in nautical science, and sir plz tell me abt fee structure coz i m not aware and how to apply for that, sir can it provides us educational loan also , plz sir help me and tell mee.... i will be grateful to you................................... sir here is my gmail id - lokendra.shekhawat78@gmail.com, and sir u can also call me on my no - 8109624023 , so sir plz reply soon Posted by : Lokendra Shekhawat, on 07-04-2011 Report Abuse
  • i want to know about the placements after completion of my course. Posted by : SALIL ASTHANA, on 01-04-2011 Report Abuse
  • i have finished 12th standard.i want the details about your college and details for joining in your college Posted by : r.saikrishna, on 28-03-2011 Report Abuse
  • sir i want to join ,, ETO course ,, its a scope full one and tell about the fees structure and assure placement is available ,,, please sir ,, i am waiting for ur reply ,, Posted by : mohan gunanithi , on 14-01-2011 Report Abuse
  • sir at present iam in 11th and i want to join your esteemed institution by 2012 so please kindly let me know the admisson procedure and fee structure Posted by : rajat menon, on 09-01-2011 Report Abuse
  • when the form for Bsc. nautical science (3 years degree program) is coming in the market Posted by : vijeet rag mishra , on 02-01-2011 Report Abuse
  • HOW TO ADDMISON IN YOUR COLLEGE Posted by : KAMOD KUMAR CHABEY, on 01-01-2011 Report Abuse
  • i will complete my btech in mechanical engineering in may .plz tell me about any course of merchant navy after that .plz give me the details. Posted by : NISHANT, on 26-12-2010 Report Abuse
  • sir, iwanted to join ur institute tell me the proceggor of joining the institute.what is merchant navy,....................... Posted by : vineet sah, on 24-12-2010 Report Abuse
  • sir infomation in academy Posted by : RANJEET KUMAR, on 15-11-2010 Report Abuse
  • sir,I am a +2 student and i want to join merchant navy..please tell me whether a girl could join or not??if yes then pls tell me how can i join your academy? Posted by : shalini, on 15-11-2010 Report Abuse
  • sir ,i am a M.C.A. student,i want to join in merchant navy.if there is any course please tell me and procedure for duration one year depending on my qualification. Posted by : Priyabrata Mohanty, on 10-11-2010 Report Abuse
  • sir i want to join vels. plz tell me from where will i will get the forms.. the whole admission procedure Posted by : shubham, on 09-11-2010 Report Abuse
  • sir i want to join ETO course in this college.I want to know more about this course. i need to know about the colleges and fees structure Posted by : Siddharth Sengar, on 06-11-2010 Report Abuse
  • i want join in your in GME course in 2011 please sent me when are batches will start Posted by : K.Balachandra, on 28-09-2010 Report Abuse
  • Sir I join Your academy In next year 2011. But First Pls. give me a full information of this course.B.SC(Nautical Science). Please send d whole information about ur institution specially selection procedure/Hostel/Food/and any expences of your college. Posted by : Atul Gupta, on 25-09-2010 Report Abuse
  • I AM GRADUATE FROM UNIVERSITY OF DELHI WITH ECONOMICS HONOURS THIS YEAR. I SCORED 72.6% IN CLASS 12TH AND MY PCM (PHYSICS CHEMISTRY MATHS)SCORE IS 68% WITH DISTINCTION IN ENGLISH. MY CLASS 10TH SCORE IS 74% WITH DISTINCTION IN SCIENCE AND SANSKRIT LANGUAGE. NOW I AM INTERSTED IN JOINING DIPLOMA IN NAUTICAL SCIENCE COURSE OF YOUR RESPECTIVE INSTITUE TO JOIN MERCHANT NAVY AS AN OFFICER. SO CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME BY PROVIDING ME SOME INFORMATIONS REGARDING THE COURSE FEES STRUCTURE AND THE IMPORTANT DATES REGARDING THE COURSE ASAP. I'LL BE HIGHLY GRATEFUL TO YOU YOUR KIND HELP. THANKFULLY IN ADVANCE. Posted by : VIKAS BHARDWAJ, on 12-09-2010 Report Abuse
  • I AM GRADUATE FROM UNIVERSITY OF DELHI WITH ECONOMICS HONOURS THIS YEAR. I SCORED 72.6% IN CLASS 12TH AND MY PCM (PHYSICS CHEMISTRY MATHS)SCORE IS 68% WITH DISTINCTION IN ENGLISH. MY CLASS 10TH SCORE IS 74% WITH DISTINCTION IN SCIENCE AND SANSKRIT LANGUAGE. NOW I AM INTERSTED IN JOINING DIPLOMA IN NAUTICAL SCIENCE COURSE OF YOUR RESPECTIVE INSTITUE TO JOIN MERCHANT NAVY AS AN OFFICER. SO CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME BY PROVIDING ME SOME INFORMATIONS REGARDING THE COURSE FEES STRUCTURE AND THE IMPORTANT DATES REGARDING THE COURSE ASAP. I'LL BE HIGHLY GRATEFUL TO YOU YOUR KIND HELP. THANKFULLY IN ADVANCE. Posted by : VIKAS BHARDWAJ, on 12-09-2010 Report Abuse
  • sir i want to know the course shipping & logistic management. what is the placement for this course in your college. please tell me. & also the fee. Posted by : kaushik kumar, on 11-09-2010 Report Abuse
  • sir i am studing in B.sc final year and it will complete in aprl plz tell me which couse will be better for me after completing my B.sc .and i want to know about fee sturcture of Diploma in nautical science. Posted by : shivam , on 22-08-2010 Report Abuse
  • sir i completed my graduation so please tell me which course is better for me in ur college Posted by : govind , on 14-08-2010 Report Abuse
  • sir i am studying BE mechanical. i want to join your college for GME after complition of BE so please give me fees structure and eligibility. and when i want to apply.. thank you Posted by : gajendhiran.N, on 12-08-2010 Report Abuse
  • sir i want to join ETO course in this college.I want to know more about this course Posted by : nikhil dev p.v, on 02-08-2010 Report Abuse
  • i need to know about the colleges and fees structure Posted by : vishnu kumar, on 11-06-2010 Report Abuse
  • is there any scholarships available for doing the course on GME Posted by : Kiran, on 21-05-2010 Report Abuse
  • Sir i have done diploma mechanical and i want to do DME courses in u r institute and ple i want to now full details that course Posted by : Ravi, on 19-05-2010 Report Abuse
  • sir, please tell me how to get addmision on your college Posted by : ashish dwivedi, on 27-04-2010 Report Abuse
  • sir, please tell me how to get addmision on your college Posted by : ashish dwivedi, on 27-04-2010 Report Abuse
  • sir, please tell me how to get addmision on your college Posted by : ashish dwivedi, on 27-04-2010 Report Abuse
  • which course will be the better placed . whether bsc nautical science or marine eng please i want the full details Posted by : madhan, on 15-04-2010 Report Abuse
  • sir i want to join the deck officer course and please also tell me other different courses after 10+2p.c.m and also please send me fees straracture Posted by : ANUROOP NAIR, on 08-04-2010 Report Abuse
  • i dont know about uour college PLEASE SENT ME INFORMATION IN YOUR COLLEGES and then fees structures Posted by : Nirosh kmar.P, on 07-04-2010 Report Abuse
  • please send d whole information about ur institution specially selection procedure. courses offered etc Posted by : shashank, on 20-03-2010 Report Abuse
  • PLEASE SENT ME INFORMATION IN YOUR COLLEGES........... Posted by : p.ramkumar , on 15-03-2010 Report Abuse
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