International Maritime Academy (IMA), located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is one of India’s premier maritime academies, founded in 1999. It is DG Shipping-approved, ISO-certified, and affiliated with Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. IMA is widely recognized for its Ship-in-Campus training facility, which provides cadets with real-time shipboard experience. The academy offers pre-sea programs, diploma courses, postgraduate degrees, and STCW modular training, preparing students for careers in the Merchant Navy and global shipping industry.
