Government organisations such as the Shipping Corporation of India, also provide employment in this area. With the introduction of the multi-modal transportation and containerisation, there are many inland container depots, freight stations as also special export promotion zones being set up in different parts of the country. With this, the demand of trade and commerce for personnel conversant with shipping has increased, not only in port cities such as Mumbai, Mangalore, Chennai, Vishakhapatnam and others, but also in centres across the country.

With the increase in international trade, there are tremendous opportunities for employment with international shipping companies and for travel and assignments abroad.

Graduates in any discipline with 50 per cent marks from a recognised university are eligible for admission. Selection is based on an admission test, group discussion and personal interview. CAT/MAT / XAT/ ATMA/ JMET/ TANCET scores will also be accepted.

The Management Studies Department of Academy of Maritime Education and Training Chennai (AMET) has been conducting postgraduate-level management education programmes since 2001 and has developed the course to suit industry requirements.

Tamil Nadu Open University, Guindy, Chennai, also conducts an MBA shipping and logistics Management (two-year) course in the distance education mode. Any graduate can apply. This course is conducted in association with Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Chennai.

Narottam Morarjee Institute of Shipping, Mumbai, (established under the joint auspices of the Government of India and Indian Shipping Industry), offers a postgraduate diploma course in shipping management for graduates. More details can be obtained from the Director, Narottam Morarjee Institute of Shipping , 76 Jolly Maker Chambers No. 2, Narimam point, Mumbai- 400021. Phone: 22024110/ 22813280;

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