India's Largest Maritime Institute in terms of number of Maritime courses approved by the D.G. Shipping — proudly recognised by leading national and international bodies since 2004.
4 Marex Media
Mrs. Tarangini S. Vakil, Director (Finance), HIMT Group of Institutions, has been honoured with the Marex Maritime Women Empowerment Award in the category Excellence in Business Impact at the 5th Edition of the Marex Women in Maritime (WIMCA 2026) Awards held in Mumbai on 16th May.
4 Directorate General of Shipping, India
HIMT is honoured to be conferred the Outstanding Maritime Training Institute (Post-Sea), Award at NMDC 2026 by DG Shipping, Government of India. Award received by Mrs. Tarangini Vakil, Capt. Anand Subramanian & Dr. Sanjeev Vakil.
2 Bureau Veritas (BV)
HIMT is ISO 9001:2015 certified by Bureau Veritas (BV), reflecting our commitment to quality management and continuous improvement.
2 Directorate General of Shipping, India
We are delighted to share that Mr. Kirtan Vakil, Business Development Manager at Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT) and Founder & CEO of KITBIT, has been honoured with the Yuva Tarang Young Maritime Entrepreneur Award by the Directorate General of Shipping, India during its 75 Years Commemorative Ceremony.
5 Directorate General of Shipping, India
Hat Trick for Best Maritime Institute (Post Sea) – HIMT! HIMT was conferred the prestigious NMDC award for the third consecutive year at the National Maritime Day celebration 2025 on 5 April 2025 in Mumbai.
2 Samudra Manthan Awards
HIMT was honored at the prestigious Samudra Manthan Awards 2024, held on 21st Nov 2024 at Jio World Convention Center, for completing 25 glorious years of dedicated service in maritime training and education.
The Maritime Standard
HIMT is proud to be a finalist for the Maritime Education and Training Award at The Maritime Standard Awards 2024, held at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai.
2 Marex Media
Our Founder & CEO, Dr. Sanjeev S. Vakil, has been honored as one of India's Maritime Icons 2024 by Marex Media. With over 25 years of expertise in maritime training, Dr. Vakil has transformed the education landscape.
4 Directorate General of Shipping, India
HIMT, Tidal Park was awarded 1st rank and HIMT, Kilpauk was awarded 2nd rank at the 61st National Maritime Day Celebrations 2024 by D.G.Shipping, Govt. of India.
Maritime Trainers Guild (MTG)
CEO of HIMT, Dr. Sanjeev S. Vakil, participated as a panelist in the MTG 5th Launch Day Anniversary, discussion on STCW Revision on 23rd February 2024, in Kolkata.
The Maritime Standard
HIMT became a finalist in the prestigious Maritime Education & Training category at the 10th anniversary of The Maritime Standard Awards in Dubai!
Federation of Shipping & Maritime Associations (FOSMA)
HIMT received the FOSMA Membership Certificate from the Federation of Shipping & Maritime Associations, the apex body of shipping and maritime associations in India.
2 Indian Maritime University
Mr. Sanjeev Vakil, CEO of the HIMT Group of Institutes, was conferred a PhD by the esteemed Indian Maritime University (IMU) on October 27, 2023.
3 Directorate General of Shipping, India
HIMT has been conferred with the Outstanding Maritime Training Institute (Post-Sea) award at the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of National Maritime Day on 5th April 2023.
2 Samudra Manthan Awards
HIMT was awarded Training Institute of the Year (Post Sea) at the 9th International Samudra Manthan Awards 2022.
The Maritime Standard
HIMT is honoured as a finalist in the category of Maritime Education & Training at The Maritime Standard Awards 2022.
HIMT & Participating Colleges
Drug Free India was held on 03rd September 2022 at Music Academy, Chennai. Around 1,500 Students & Management from 32 Colleges participated.
HIMT
HIMT conducted the Largest Survey on Mental Health Awareness in the Indian Context.
Marex Media / ATPI
Mr. Sanjeev Vakil, CEO, HIMT presents The ATPI – Marex Maritime Women-Empowerment Award (MMWA) 2022 to Directorate General of Shipping for Promoting Maritime Education & Training of Women.
Seatrade Awards (in association with Lloyd's List)
Honoured to be recognized as Highly Commended by the eminent Jury of Seatrade in the association of Lloyd's List, for the contribution made by HIMT in the maritime education and training sector.
ISWOT (Indian Seafarers Welfare Organization)
ISWOT presents our CEO, Mr. Sanjeev Vakil, the Best Maritime Educationalist, Trainer & Mentor Award on the eve of World Maritime Day.
Maritime Trainers Guild (MTG)
MTG honors Mr. Garish Jerome for receiving the coveted Maritime Trainers Guild Award 2021 for Innovation in Practical Training and Skill Development.
IRS (Indian Register of Shipping)
HIMT awarded Grade A1 – Outstanding by IRS (Indian Register of Shipping), certifying the highest quality of maritime training standards across all campuses.
The Maritime Standard
HIMT is a Finalist for The Maritime Education and Training Award at The Maritime Standard Awards 2020 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The Maritime Standard
HIMT sets a benchmark once again. Maritime Standard Award 2019 in the category of The Maritime Education and Training, presented on 21st October 2019 at Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai.
2 The Maritime Standard / KOTC
Mr. GandhiRajan – B.Tech (Marine Engineering) – Batch 02 won the Cadet Employment Award from the KOTC at The Maritime Standards Awards 2019 Dubai.
2 Marex Kashti Awards
Mr. Sanjeev S Vakil, CEO, HIMT has been bestowed with the National level VIBHUSHAN AWARD for exemplary contribution to Maritime Leadership at Marex Kashti Awards 2019 at New Delhi.
GlobalMET
HIMT received the Certificate of Membership at GlobalMET for the year 2019-20.
Institute of Marine Engineers (India)
Institute of Marine Engineers (India) – Life Institutional Membership granted to HIMT on 19 Aug 2019.
Maritime Trainers Guild (MTG)
HIMT became a member of the Maritime Trainers Guild (MTG).
DNV-GL
World's Largest Classification Society DNV-GL awards HIMT Grade A1 – Outstanding, confirming top-tier training standards.
International Maritime Federation (IMF)
HIMT received the International Maritime Federation (IMF) Award 2018 for Best Member in Social Media.
The Maritime Standard / KOTC
Mr. G Jayachandran – B.Tech (Marine Engineering) – Batch 01 won the Cadet Employment Award from the KOTC at The Maritime Standards Awards 2018 Dubai.
2 Offing / Indian Seafarer's Choice Awards
HIMT awarded Indian Seafarer's Choice Awards 2018 in the Category of Best Institute offering Value added courses in Southern & Eastern India Region.
The Maritime Standard
HIMT is a finalist in the category The Maritime Education and Training Award at The Maritime Standard Awards 2017.
The Nautical Institute (NI)
HIMT received Certificate of Accreditation for Dynamic Positioning (DP) Courses by The Nautical Institute, UK.
DNV-GL / Bureau Veritas
HIMT has been awarded the DNV-GL Standard for Certification of Maritime Training Providers in addition to ISO 9001:2015 certification by Bureau Veritas.
Bureau Veritas (BV)
Bureau Veritas (BV) Certification – Certified standard ISO 9001:2015 to HIMT.
2 The Nautical Institute, UK
Sanjeev S. Vakil, CEO, HIMT becomes World's First Marine Engineer to be conferred with the prestigious Fellowship of The Nautical Institute, UK on 5th May 2016.
2 Offing Seafarers Choice Awards
HIMT awarded Indian Seafarer's Choice Awards 2015 for Southern and Eastern India region.
The Maritime Standard
HIMT is a finalist in the category The Maritime Education and Training Award at The Maritime Standard Awards 2015.
2 Gateway Awards
HIMT awarded Gateway Awards 2015 for Excellence in Maritime Education on 21 Aug 2015 at Mumbai.
SMERA (Government of India)
HIMT has been rated outstanding (Grade 1) for all its courses by SMERA appointed by the Government of India.
Seatrade Maritime Awards
HIMT shortlisted in the category The Education and Training Award at the Seatrade Maritime Awards 2014 at Atlantis – The Palm, Dubai.
2 DNV-GL (World's Largest Classification Society)
HIMT became the First College of India to successfully complete the Comprehensive Inspection Program (CIP) by DNV-GL and received Grade A1 – OUTSTANDING.
Bureau Veritas (BV)
World's First Institute with a record-breaking 40 distinct courses certified by a single IACS Bureau Veritas (BV) classification society.
Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India
Honourable Minister of Shipping, G K Vasan, presents HIMT with the Award for Excellence in Maritime Education and Training at World Shipping Forum 2013.
2 Seatrade Maritime Awards (SMEISA)
HIMT unanimously selected as leader in Education and Training. The Seatrade Award was presented by IMO Secretary General at Atlantis The Palm Dubai on 25th October 2010.
ICRA (DGS-approved Rating Agency)
HIMT has been graded FIRST (Outstanding) among all Maritime Training Institutes in India by DGS-approved rating agency ICRA.
International Gold Star Awards, Thailand
HIMT received the International Gold Star Award at Thailand, recognising global excellence in maritime education.
2 Seatrade Dubai International Maritime Awards
HIMT honoured for highly commended contribution to Education and Training at Seatrade Dubai International Maritime Awards in December 2006.
Mercantile Marine Department (MMD), Chennai
HIMT bagged the Best Rating Award for three years (2005, 2006 and 2008) on World Maritime Day, organised by MMD Chennai.
DG Shipping / SMERA / CRISIL / ICRA / CARE
HIMT is the only Institute in India to have been graded by all four rating agencies – ICRA, CRISIL, CARE & SMERA with an OUTSTANDING Grade (GRADE 1) since 2004.
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