East India's Oldest DGS-Approved Maritime Institute
Training India's merchant-navy officers in Kolkata since 1998 — the officers who command tomorrow's oceans.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Upholding global quality-management standards across every maritime training programme.
Govt. of India Approved
DGS MTI No. 303013 — approved by the Directorate General of Shipping for post-sea training.
Seafarers Trained
DGS-Approved Courses
Years of Legacy
Approved by
DG Shipping
Govt. of India
Designed, taught, and mentored by seafarers — for the seafarers who will define tomorrow's oceans.
Foundational safety, survival, and seamanship certifications required for every seafarer.
Advanced firefighting, medical care, and tanker operations for senior officers.
Periodic revalidation courses to keep your certifications current and sea-ready.
Entrance exam preparation for Indian Maritime University's undergraduate programmes.
1000+
Seafarers Trained
"At Mercantile Marine Academy, we don't just teach the sea — we cultivate the officers who will one day command it. For over two decades, our mission has been singular: excellence afloat."
— Director, MMA Kolkata
DGS-approved, industry-aligned, and taught by master mariners with decades at sea.
Twenty-seven years of shaping officers who command the world's shipping lanes.
Our alumni serve on vessels across every ocean — the MMA crest is a mark of trust.
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What makes Mercantile Marine Academy the first choice for India's most ambitious seafarers.
Learn from captains and chief engineers with decades at sea.
Every programme is certified by the Directorate General of Shipping.
Our alumni serve on premium vessels across every major shipping line.
Simulators, workshops, and classrooms that mirror real ship environments.
Clarity on the essentials — from INDOS registrations to STCW certifications and enrolment paths.
Still have questions?
Talk to our counsellors.
INDOS stands for Indian National Database for Seafarers. It is a unique identification number issued to Indian seafarers by the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India.
To get an INDOS number, you need to apply online through the DG Shipping portal, submit required documents including educational certificates, medical fitness certificate, and pay the prescribed fees.
Our institute's INDOS number is a unique identifier assigned by DG Shipping. Please contact our administration office for the specific INDOS number details.
STCW stands for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. It is an international convention that sets qualification standards for masters, officers and watch personnel on seagoing merchant ships.
If you're unable to book online, you can visit our institute directly, call our admission helpline, or send an email to our admissions team. Our staff will assist you with the booking process and provide alternative payment methods.
DGS-approved, ISO 9001:2015 certified, and RvA accredited — a quarter-century shaping India's merchant navy.
Conducting DG Shipping approved STCW courses — from basic modular certifications to advanced officer revalidations.
15/21, Pillar No. 126, New BBT Road
Maheshtala, Behind MM Classic Marvel, RS No. 65
South 24 Parganas · Kolkata 700141, West Bengal, India
Certified by IQRS
RvA C 071
MTI No. 303013
Master mariners and chief engineers with decades at sea — now guiding the next generation of seafarers ashore.
Testimonies from officers and cadets who trained at MMA Kolkata before setting sail.
"Very nice staff and Faculty here. Would highly recommend people to do their STCW course from here only."
STCW
"I have done my course here Hv op MFA Sso Good faculty Good food Good classroom Good office staff"
MFA
"For stcw course this is great place with perfect teaching style. Great hospitality, food, reception & specially teachers."
STCW
Our doors are open for aspiring seafarers — find us, call us, or write to us for admissions & guidance.
Dedicated coaching by master mariners and chief engineers — knowledge and skills adhering strictly to national and international standards.
Mercantile Marine Academy
15/21, Pillar No. 126, New BBT Road
Maheshtala, Behind MM Classic Marvel, RS No. 65
South 24 Parganas
Kolkata 700141, West Bengal, India
Phone Numbers
For Registration
mmakolkata@gmail.comJoin the academy that has shaped over a thousand officers for the world's merchant navy. Limited seats. Unlimited horizons.
