Monday 12 February 2018

Flag State Documentation

The flag state has the authority and responsibility to enforce regulations over vessels registered under its flag, including those relating to inspection, certification, and issuance of safety and pollution prevention documents. The flag state of a merchant vessel is the jurisdiction under whose laws the vessel is registered or licensed.


At AIMSMaritime Institute We are specialized in registration of any type of ships, obtaining of flag documents, statutory and class certificates, or any other document or approval your vessel and company may need.


AIMS Maritime Institute has commenced its operations with major Flag States’Documentation. We specialized in handling seafarers flag documents. We issue all types of seafarer's documents such as Seamen Book, Full Term COC, COE, CRA and Seafarer Licenses. 



Flag State Documents
  1. Panama
  2. Liberia
  3. Malta
  4. Cyprus
  5. St. Kitts & Nevis
  6. Palau




At AIMS Maritime Institute we offer many maritime services under one roof. We guide you through the whole journey of Seafarer's Documentation Procedure.

To know more about AIMS Maritime Institute visit us on www.aimsmaritime.com

Or Call us On : +91 22 41277001 / +91 9594966108 / +91 7710072369.

Wednesday 31 January 2018

SHIP'S COOKS...SUPPORT SYSTEM


Ship’s Cooks...Support System

Every department in maritime is important. The role of the catering department is considered as the ‘support system’ for the entire crew as these chefs take the responsibility to provide the most fundamental source of energy that is ‘Food’ which is cooked in large quantities for the entire crew.
Ships’ cooks are seafarers whose primary responsibility is to prepare food for the crew of the ship. Their role extends beyond the preparation of food to include maintenance of the kitchen and ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of food and drink preparation areas along with the handling and storage of food and stores. There are a number of jobs available in this department including – Chief Steward, Chief Cook, Second Cook, Bakery/Pastry Man, Cleaners and Dish Washers; among others.
To cater is a skill that a person can master with appropriate training. AIMS Institute of Maritime Studies understands the importance of polishing those skill sets, hence, it provides an approved Ship cook Training and Assessment Center as per regulation 3.2 and guidelines A3.2.2 of the MLC 2006, that a cook must be trained, qualified and found competent for their position. The organization and equipment of the catering department shall be such as to provide the seafarers with adequate, varied and nutritious meals prepared and served in hygienic conditions; and catering staff be properly trained or instructed for their positions.
AIMS offers an array of courses under Ship Cook Training -
1) Basic cooking principles
2) Maritime Ship’s Cook Certificate Course
3) Indian Style Cuisine Practical Course
4) Italian Style Cuisine Practical Course
5) Continental Style Cuisine Practical Course
6) Filipino Style Cuisine Practical Course
7) Bakery course
8) Food Hygiene Course
9) Food Handling Certificate Course
10) Food Handling Certificate Course
11) Food & Galley Safety Course
12) GS/Steward/Messman Training Program
13) GS/Steward/Messman Trade Test
14) HACCP Training
15) Laundry Man Training
16) Housekeeping Training for offshore/Rigs/Accommodation Bagers) inclusive of Training for ‘custom made’ gourmet for customers having discerning palate.
At AIMS reduction of food wastage as well as efficiency and transparency in the quality of catering related services is of utmost priority.
At AIMS Institute of Maritime Studies (AIMS), the cooks are trained to provide/cater quality meal consisting of a healthy diet on-board to the crew members’ since, good food is always a great motivator.

To know more about AIMS Maritime Institute visit us on www.aimsmaritime.com

Or Call us On : +91 22 41277001 / +91 9594966108 / +91 7710072369.

Wednesday 6 July 2016

The Pioneer of AIMS –Capt. Rajiv Sinha

The Pioneer of AIMS –Capt. Rajiv Sinha


It is said that a journey of thousand miles begins with one step.The journey of AIMS commenced in 2009 by Capt. RAJIV SINHA,who in his tenure analysed and understood the need of the companies and importance of imparting quality knowledge to the cadets. He founded AIMS institute with a view to train the cadets under best experts from the industry in various courses related to Maritime. There was no looking back with the initiation of Value Added courses in 2011 for teaching quality professional training for seagoing staff, also the institute introduced Ship’s cook courses in 2012 with the approval from Liberian authorities. In 2014, AIMS Institute became an authorised Centre for Marlins English Test. Last year in 2015,It became the first shipping company to have ISO 2015 certification from Indian Registrar Of shipping as well as approved Test Centre for Safe Bridge type Specific ECDIS includingthe Commencement of  ETO COC Exam preparatoryClasses.

AIMS Institute offers Post Sea going career in compliance with the requirement of STCW 1995/2010, ISM Code, ISPS Code, Security training, Safety training, SOLAS and MARPOL of the shipping companies and train seafarers about how to learn on ships while working on board and prepare cadets to successfully pass the examination that will enhance their career making it a rewarding profession. They also offer Ship Cook Training wherein, existing chief cooks are trained in multi-national cuisines to qualify as versatile and global chefs. The courses’ are open to National as well as International cadets who have successfully completed the 2nd mate examination.

It’s not just numerous courses under one roof that AIMS has to offer but also lots of shore job opportunities for officers who are looking to settle ashore. Mr. Sinha shared his perspective on Maritime course in India; he stated that, Maritime courses offers enhancement of knowledge and creates better job opportunities with the government’s initiative of creating employment of our citizens in the world market. Seafarers are great source of earning. They are the key source of foreign currency remittance to India to reduce balance of payment situation for the country. In his view a skilled maritime educated is an asset for the maritime world and India in particular as majority of Indian maritime educated nationals are working on foreign ships.



The scope of competitiveness is fierce in this industry, there as many as 120 government approved Maritime Institutes’ offering maritime courses and about 50 more institutes’ offering valued added courses’ as per the requirement of various companies. Sharing his future plans for AIMS Capt. RajivSinha said, “We intend to expand our presences as well as focus on setting a benchmark in terms of quality training standards and raise the level of competition by including more valued added courses that would be beneficial in the Maritime industry.

Monday 13 June 2016

Ship Cook Training -Culinary Art On Ship


Ship Cook Training -Culinary Art On Ship

Food is significant for survival be it off shore or on shore and as they say, ‘No war can be fought on an empty stomach’. The galley or catering department on ship is responsible for preparation and serving of food to the crew on board of a ship as well as tomaintainthe hygienic factor. There are a number of jobs available in this department that includes – Chief Steward, Chief Cook, Second Cook, Bakery/Pastry Man, Cleanersand Dish Washers.
Every department in maritime is important,the role of the catering department is considered as the ‘support system’ for the entire crew as these chefs take the responsibility to provide the most fundamental source of energy that is ‘Food’ which is cooked in large quantities to perfection for the entire crew.

To cater is a skill that a person can master with appropriate training. Aims Institute of maritime studies understands the importance of polishing those skillsets hence,it provides an approved Ship cook Training and assessment center as per regulation 3.2 and guidelines A3.2.2 of the MLC2006,that a cook must trained, qualified and found competent for their position. They also ensure that the catering staffare trained in food safety as well as personal hygiene.


offshore/Rigs/Accommodation Bagers) inclusive of Training for ‘custom made’ gourmet for customers having discerning palate.At AIMS reduction of food wastage as well as efficiency and transparency in the quality of catering related services is of utmost priority.
At Aims Institute of Maritime Studies(AIMS),the cooks are trained to provide/cater quality meal consisting of a healthy diet onboard to the crew members’ since, good food is always a great motivator.

Monday 23 May 2016

Maritime – Explore The Sea Differently

Maritime – Explore The Sea Differently

Maritime Studies is an interdisciplinary field that evolves the connection between human activities and the condition of the coastal and marine environment. It incorporates a broader perspective of marine scope rather than the traditional maritime history or seamanship.Varieties of courses are offered to cadets in the maritime industrial and service sector.A fast growing career option for many young enthusiasts’ people who wish to explore the waters like never before.

AIMS- Institute of Maritime Studies Pvt.Ltd established in 2009, is a leading institute having a registered office located at CBD-Belapur, NaviMumbai (New Bombay) Maharashtra an approved training center by Panama Maritime Authority(PMA),Liberia Maritime Affair(LISCR) provides world-class maritime and nautical training with best of the facilities and provisions required for a conducive training environment for aspiring cadets.In 2012, AIMS was assessed and approved by Indian Registrar Quality System (IRS) and is India’s first institute to grant ISO 9001:2015certification.

What makes AIMS a leader in excellent and exceptional maritime training is the heterogeneous courses it has to offer. Interested cadets can choose courses from 1)Nautical Training 2) Catering Course 4) Basic Offshore Course 5)Rating Course 6)Written and Orals Preparatory Classes 7)Passenger ShipTraining 8) Technical Maritime Training 9)Tanker Course 10)Maritime English(Approved Test Center For Marlins UK) 11)Auditor Training 12) Courses Recognizedby PANAMA,HONDURAS,BELIZE 13)Courses Recognized by Liberia.14) Approved TypeSpecific ECDIS Training .

The courses at AIMS are open for cadets globally and are specially designed to meet the skills of National as well as International Shipping Industry standards. It is a well-equipped institute with latest and quality infrastructure and provides comfortable accommodation facilities for out station students. AIMS endeavors to constantly improve it’s training techniques and work towards recognition of maritime professionals.

To more about the courses offered at AIMS visit – www.aimsmaritime.com
Or you can Contact us On : +91 9594966108 / 022 41277001

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