Haldia Institute of Maritime Studies and Research (HIMSAR), Haldia was set up by the Indian Centre for Advancement of Research and Education (ICARE), collaborating with FOSMA Maritime Institute Research Organisation. HIMSAR Haldia is the first Maritime Institute in eastern India and functions with the objective of creating highly-qualified professionals for the shipping industry.
HIMSAR Haldia is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping (D.G. Shipping), Government of India, and is affiliated to the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Technology (MAKAUT) and Indian Maritime University (IMU). HIMSAR Haldia is also certified by the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
Students can pursue 4 undergraduate (UG) courses at HIMSAR Haldia are B.Sc in Nautical Science, Hospital and Hotel Administration, and Culinary Science; and BBA in Insurance and Risk Management. Students can enrol for admission to the aforementioned courses after qualifying the 10+2 level examination and securing a valid rank in the Common Entrance Test (CET).
The young learners are guided by highly qualified faculty with extensive field exposure. Recruiters such as Barbar Ship Management Ltd., Elite Marine Services Pvt. Ltd., Herald Marine Services Pvt. Ltd., Tanker Pacific Management Ltd., Genoa Maritime offer placements to the students of HIMSAR Haldia.
HIMSAR Haldia has a well-stocked Library with a reading room facility. The students are accommodated in separate hostels for boys and girls, along with all the provisions specified by the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India. Regular classes take place in airy and spacious classes, while multiple well-equipped specialised labs are availed for the practical sessions. HIMSAR Haldia has Physics, Chemistry and Computer Laboratories, and workshops for Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Machine, Carpentry and Plumbing. Infrastructure for practical classes includes simulators for Radar, Arpa, Navigation and GMDSS. A deep lake is also present on Campus for boating. Promoting an active lifestyle among the young students, facilities for sporting activities such as football and basketball are present at HIMSAR Haldia.
Medical Care is available within the Campus, along with periodical check-ups by a Resident Medical Officer. HIMSAR Haldia also has a round-the-clock ambulance facility and a tie-up with B.C. Roy Hospital for referral cases. Additionally, HIMSAR Haldia has canteens, a post office, a grocery store, photocopy and internet services, as well as an ATM facility present within the Campus.
Admission Procedure
Eligible candidates who have passed 10+2 board examinations and have secured a valid rank in Common Eligibility Test (CET) (Group A) can opt for the Haldia Institute of Maritime Studies and Research, Haldia during the counseling process. The students are provided with courses like three specialisations with B.Sc and BBA in Insurance and Risk Management. Thereafter the selected candidates need to pass the physical and mental fitness tests, the certificates of which need to be presented at the time of admission.
Faculty
The faculty members of the Haldia Institute of Maritime Studies and Research, Haldia are highly qualified with extensive field exposure. They are dedicated to honing the skills of the sudents and developing their knowledge to make them ready for the industry.
Placements
Collaboration with the Foreign Owner and Ship Managers Association improves placement chances for the students of Haldia Institute of Maritime Studies and Research, Haldia. MEMBER lines of FOSMA conduct campus interviews for selected candidates near the end of the training programme. The reputed companies where the candidates have been placed include Barbar Ship Management Ltd., Elite Marine Services Pvt. Ltd., Herald Marine Services Pvt. Ltd., Tanker Pacific Management Ltd., Genoa Maritime, Univan Ship Management Ltd. and The Mitsui OSK Line.
Contact Details
ICARE Complex, Marine Campus, P.O. Hatiberia, Haldia, Dist. - Purba Medinipur, PIN – 721657
9932034015
9434138760
7001999149
iimsarsd@gmail.com
pradhanhimsar@gmail.com
Latest Updates: 22nd November, 2022
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