Indian Maritime University

The Indian Maritime University, abbreviated as IMU is a public central university directly under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, in India. It deals with a wide range of topics related to the sea, ranging from oceanography to maritime law and history, and including practical topics such as search and rescue at sea and the transportation of dangerous goods. It is India's prestigious national institute for the training of Merchant navy Officers. It was established by the Indian Maritime University Act 2008, on 14 November 2008.