Nanak Shipping Institute
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The Nanak Shipping Institute lists 200+ maritime courses. Use the filter to narrow them by area, read what the featured courses are for and ask the team about your rank.
02 · Course filter
Find a course by area or word
Choose an area to see matching featured courses and catalogue areas, or type a word. The full list of 200+ courses lives on the institute site.
- NSI-001 · featured
Bridge Team Management Refresher
Awareness, teamwork and decisions on the bridge.
- NSI-003 · featured
Engine Room Resource Management
Systems, control and communication in the engine room.
- NSI-005 · featured
Ballast Water Treatment Systems
Operating and understanding ballast water treatment.
- NSI-008 · featured
Enclosed Space Entry
Preparation, practice and responsibility before anyone enters.
- NSI-009 · featured
Advanced Automation & Control Engineering
An advanced course for engineers working with control systems.
- NSI-019 · featured
Leadership & Human Element
Leading a crew and managing the human element at sea.
- Catalogue area
Deck
Courses in this area are listed in the full catalogue.
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Engine
Courses in this area are listed in the full catalogue.
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Tanker and cargo
Courses in this area are listed in the full catalogue.
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Catering
Courses in this area are listed in the full catalogue.
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Offshore
Courses in this area are listed in the full catalogue.
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Safety
Courses in this area are listed in the full catalogue.
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Security
Courses in this area are listed in the full catalogue.
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Simulator
Courses in this area are listed in the full catalogue.
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Auditing and ISO
Courses in this area are listed in the full catalogue.
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03 · How to choose
Four checks before you book
The catalogue is large. These checks keep you from buying the wrong course.
- 1Check 01
Start with your rank
Cadet, officer, rating or senior officer? Courses suit different ranks.
- 2Check 02
Pick the area
Deck, engine, tanker, safety, offshore, simulator, catering, security or auditing.
- 3Check 03
Confirm the requirement
Does your flag, company or certificate path ask for this course?
- 4Check 04
Ask the institute
Fees, dates and approvals come from the institute, not from this site.
04 · Featured
Six featured courses, in a line
As listed on the Nanak Shipping Institute featured page.
- NSI-001
Bridge Team Management Refresher
Awareness, teamwork and decisions on the bridge.
Featured page → - NSI-003
Engine Room Resource Management
Systems, control and communication in the engine room.
Featured page → - NSI-005
Ballast Water Treatment Systems
Operating and understanding ballast water treatment.
Featured page → - NSI-008
Enclosed Space Entry
Preparation, practice and responsibility before anyone enters.
Featured page → - NSI-009
Advanced Automation & Control Engineering
An advanced course for engineers working with control systems.
Advanced page → - NSI-019
Leadership & Human Element
Leading a crew and managing the human element at sea.
Advanced page →
05 · The institute
Led by a Master Mariner
The Nanak Shipping Institute is led by its director, Capt. Dilip Narsian, a Master Mariner. Read the director profile to see his background.
For admissions questions use the institute contact page.
- Deck and engine training
- Safety and security
- Offshore and simulator
06 · The institute in numbers
What is published
Source: the Nanak Shipping Institute course catalogue.
07 · Simulator
Practice before the real thing
Simulator courses let crews rehearse bridge and engine room situations without risk. The catalogue lists a simulator area alongside deck, engine and offshore training.
- Bridge team exercises
- Rehearsing emergencies safely
- Team communication
08 · For owners and managers
Training for a whole crew
Crew managers can fold training into manning. Start with these Nanak group pages.
- Nanak Ship Management
Crew management
STCW and MLC manning, vetting, training, welfare, travel and payroll.
Open → - Nanak Ship Management
Technical management
Superintendence, planned maintenance, drydocking and Class liaison.
Open → - Nanak Ship Management
Skilled labour supply
Certified electricians, welders, structural fitters and helpers.
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Nanak group services
Three Nanak group doors from the same pathway
Maritime training · India
Focused maritime learning across navigation, engineering and safety, led by Capt. Dilip Narsian, Master Mariner.
Visit nanakshipping.com ↗- Navigation & bridgeAwareness, teamwork and decisions: bridge team management and navigation courses.
- Engineering & machinerySystems, control and understanding: engine room resource management and automation.
- Safety & operationsPreparation, practice, responsibility: enclosed space entry, ballast water treatment.
- Featured trainingBridge Team Management Refresher, Engine Room Resource Management, Ballast Water Treatment Systems.
- Advanced trainingAdvanced Automation & Control Engineering, Leadership & Human Element course.
- 200+ maritime coursesDeck, engine, tanker and cargo, catering, offshore, security, simulator and ISO auditing.
Ship, crew and labour · India
International technical ship management, crew management and licensed seafarer labour supply from India.
Visit nanakship.com ↗- Technical ship managementSuperintendence, planned maintenance, drydocking, Class and Flag State compliance.
- Crew managementSTCW and MLC manning, credential vetting, training, welfare, travel and payroll.
- International labour supplyCertified electricians, 6G/TIG/MIG welders, structural fitters and skilled helpers.
- Dry-dock & riding repair squadsDry-dock superintendence and certified squads that board at anchor or en route.
- Pre-purchase vessel auditsIndependent technical audit of a vessel before you buy.
- Spares, procurement & liaisonMarine spares and procurement, Flag State and Class liaison.
Merchant Navy careers · India
Your complete gateway to Merchant Navy careers, from IMU-CET to Sri Lanka CoC.
Visit procareertek.com ↗- IMU-CET coachingExpert coaching, 200+ practice papers and AI mock analytics.
- Deck officer programsDNS, BSc Nautical Science and Officer of Watch pathways.
- Engine officer programsGME, BTech Marine and Chief Engineer pathways.
- Rating coursesGeneral Purpose rating and engine rating courses.
- Sri Lanka CoC (White List)Facilitation of Sri Lanka Certificate of Competency under STCW recognition.
- Career guidance & placementA full cadet-to-captain roadmap, scholarships and loan guidance.
11 · FAQ
Training course questions
Tap a bubble to surface the answer.
The Nanak Shipping Institute lists more than 200 maritime courses across deck, engine, tanker and cargo, catering, offshore, safety, security, simulator and auditing or ISO areas. The full list sits on the institute course catalogue, and our filter helps you narrow it.
Featured courses include NSI-001 Bridge Team Management Refresher, NSI-003 Engine Room Resource Management, NSI-005 Ballast Water Treatment Systems, NSI-008 Enclosed Space Entry, NSI-009 Advanced Automation and Control Engineering and NSI-019 Leadership and Human Element, shown on the featured courses page.
The institute is led by its director, Capt. Dilip Narsian, a Master Mariner. You can read about him on the institute's director profile and ask the team to explain how courses are delivered and which ones suit your rank.
Start with your rank and the area you serve in, such as deck, engine or safety, then check the course entry requirements and whether your company or flag asks for it. Use the filter on this page, then confirm with the Nanak Shipping Institute admissions team.
No, this site does not publish fees, batch dates or approvals because they change and belong to the institute. Ask the Nanak Shipping Institute for the current fee, schedule and approval details of any course you shortlist.
Yes, owners and managers can ask the institute about training for groups, and Nanak Ship Management already includes training within crew management. Start with the crew management service or contact the institute about your team size and discipline.
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