Training Programmes
From our flagship SDP to advanced certifications — world-class maritime training with 100% placement.
Our Programmes
Chart Your Course
HBIMS offers a comprehensive range of maritime training programmes designed to transform aspiring seafarers into industry-ready professionals. Our programmes combine rigorous academic training, practical seamanship, physical fitness, personality development, and guaranteed placement with leading global shipping companies.
⭐ FLAGSHIP
6 Months Residential
Seafarer Development Programme (SDP)TM
The crown jewel of HBIMS. Our flagship 6-month intensive residential programme is the most comprehensive entry-level maritime training programme in India. Designed for young men and women who dream of a career at sea, the SDP combines academic excellence with real-world maritime skills, transforming complete beginners into confident, competent, and employable seafarers.
Unlike conventional maritime institutes that focus only on theoretical knowledge, the SDP takes a holistic approach — training cadets in seamanship, engineering basics, safety protocols, physical endurance, swimming, English communication, personality development, interview preparation, and professional grooming. Every cadet receives a Sponsorship Letter from a reputed shipping company on Day 1 of training, guaranteeing their first onboard placement upon successful completion.
The programme is open to candidates aged 17.5–25 years who have passed their 10th standard examination from any recognised board. No prior maritime experience, swimming ability, or technical background is required — we teach everything from scratch. Cadets live on our campus in Bawal, Haryana for the entire 6 months, following a disciplined daily routine modelled on actual shipboard life.
100% Placement
STCW Certified
Residential
Sponsorship Day 1
Swimming Included
English Training
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Eligibility
10th Pass, Age 17.5–25
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Duration
6 Months Full-Time
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Mode
Fully Residential
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Starting Salary
₹30,000–₹60,000/month
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Certifications
STCW + INDOS + CDC
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Career Growth
Captain in 10–12 years
⚓6 Months
GP Rating (General Purpose)
Comprehensive training in both deck and engine room operations. Cadets learn ship maintenance, cargo handling, mooring, anchoring, navigation basics, marine engine fundamentals, and safety protocols. Open to 10th-pass candidates aged 17.5–25 years. Includes STCW certification, INDOS registration, CDC issuance, and guaranteed placement with leading shipping companies. Starting salary ranges from ₹30,000 to ₹60,000 per month with rapid career progression to Bosun and beyond.
🧭1 Year
Deck Cadet Programme
Advanced officer-level training covering navigation, bridge watchkeeping, cargo operations, maritime law, meteorology, ECDIS, ARPA, GMDSS, and celestial navigation. Requires 12th pass with PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics). Career progression leads to Third Officer → Second Officer → Chief Officer → Captain within 8–10 years, with senior officer salaries exceeding ₹8–15 lakhs per month. Includes 12 months onboard training with a reputed shipping company.
⚙️1 Year
Engine Cadet Programme
Specialised training in marine diesel engines, propulsion systems, auxiliary machinery, electrical systems, boiler operations, refrigeration, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fuel oil systems. Career leads from Junior Engineer → Fourth Engineer → Third Engineer → Second Engineer → Chief Engineer. Chief Engineer salaries exceed ₹15 lakhs/month. Cadets gain hands-on experience in HBIMS's on-campus engine room simulator before onboard training.
🛡️Mandatory
STCW Safety Courses
IMO-mandated basic safety training consisting of four modules: Personal Survival Techniques (PST) — lifeboat drills, sea survival, life raft operations, distress signals; Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) — shipboard hazards, safety culture, teamwork; Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF) — fire triangle, extinguisher use, BA set operations, hose handling; Elementary First Aid (EFA) — CPR, wound care, fractures, hypothermia, burns. Valid worldwide in 170+ IMO member nations. These courses are included in all HBIMS programmes.
📋Guaranteed
100% Placement Cell
Our dedicated Placement Cell maintains active partnerships with 50+ global shipping companies and crewing agencies. Every SDP cadet receives a Sponsorship Letter on Day 1 guaranteeing their first vessel assignment. Partner companies include Maersk Line, MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company), Evergreen Marine, CMA CGM, Anglo-Eastern, Synergy Marine, V.Ships, Fleet Management, Bernhard Schulte, Wallem Group, and many more. Our placement rate has been 100% for every batch since inception.
📈Career Upgrade
Advanced Maritime Courses
For serving seafarers looking to upgrade their qualifications and advance to senior positions: ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aid), GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System), Bridge Team Management, Ship Security Officer (SSO as per ISPS Code), Medical First Aid and Medical Care onboard, Advanced Fire Fighting, Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSC), and Tanker Familiarisation. These courses are essential for promotions to senior officer and master-level positions.