For seafarers and shipping companies
Train across the whole sky.
The Nanak Shipping Institute lists 200+ maritime courses across deck, engine, tanker and cargo, catering, offshore, safety, security, simulator and auditing, led by Capt. Dilip Narsian, Master Mariner.
01 · Course constellation
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Featured / advanced course
NSI-001 Bridge Team Management Refresher
A featured course on bridge teamwork, awareness and shared decisions.
See it at nanakshipping.com ↗Featured / advanced course
NSI-019 Leadership & Human Element
A featured course on leadership and the human element at sea.
See it at nanakshipping.com ↗Featured / advanced course
NSI-003 Engine Room Resource Management
A featured course on teamwork and communication in the engine room.
See it at nanakshipping.com ↗Featured / advanced course
NSI-009 Advanced Automation & Control Engineering
An advanced course on automation and control systems for engineers.
See it at nanakshipping.com ↗Featured / advanced course
NSI-005 Ballast Water Treatment Systems
A featured course on ballast water treatment systems, in the safety and operations area.
See it at nanakshipping.com ↗Featured / advanced course
NSI-008 Enclosed Space Entry
A featured safety course on entering enclosed spaces safely.
See it at nanakshipping.com ↗Discipline area
Deck courses
Navigation and bridge disciplines in the Institute catalogue of 200+ courses.
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Simulator training
Simulator-based disciplines listed in the Institute catalogue.
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Engine courses
Engineering and machinery disciplines in the Institute catalogue.
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Tanker & cargo
Tanker and cargo disciplines in the Institute catalogue.
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Offshore
Offshore disciplines in the Institute catalogue.
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Security
Security disciplines in the Institute catalogue.
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Catering
Catering disciplines in the Institute catalogue.
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Auditing & ISO
Auditing and ISO disciplines in the Institute catalogue.
See it at nanakshipping.com ↗02 · Readouts
The Institute at a glance
As published on nanakshipping.com.
03 · Featured courses
Six courses to know first
- NSI-001 Bridge Team Management RefresherAwareness, teamwork and decisions on the bridge. View →
- NSI-003 Engine Room Resource ManagementSystems, control and understanding in the engine room. View →
- NSI-005 Ballast Water Treatment SystemsSafety and operations training on ballast water treatment. View →
- NSI-008 Enclosed Space EntryPreparation, practice and responsibility before entering. View →
- NSI-009 Advanced Automation & Control EngineeringAn advanced course for engineers. View →
- NSI-019 Leadership & Human ElementLeadership and the human element at sea. View →
04 · The director
Led by a Master Mariner
The Nanak Shipping Institute is led by Capt. Dilip Narsian, a Master Mariner. Its learning is organised into navigation and bridge, engineering and machinery, and safety and operations.
Read the director’s profile for the thinking behind the courses.
- Focused maritime learning
- Three clear learning areas
- Led by Capt. Dilip Narsian
05 · Discipline chart
Nine discipline areas
The course catalogue spans these areas. Open the catalogue for specific courses.
| Discipline | Who it suits | Learning area |
|---|---|---|
| ✦Deck | Deck officers and navigators | Navigation & bridge |
| ✦Engine | Engineers and engine ratings | Engineering & machinery |
| ✦Tanker and cargo | Cargo operations crew | Safety & operations |
| ✦Offshore | Offshore vessel crew | Safety & operations |
| ✦Safety | All seafarers | Safety & operations |
| ✦Security | Ship security roles | Safety & operations |
| ✦Simulator | Teams who train together | Navigation & bridge |
| ✦Catering | Catering department | Safety & operations |
| ✦Auditing and ISO | Auditors and quality teams | Safety & operations |
06 · Simulator and classroom
Learn it, then rehearse it
Courses are published for classroom study and for simulator work, so crews can build awareness before they need it. See the featured courses for the teamwork-focused programs.
Companies can ask the Institute about courses for officers and crew together.
- Classroom and simulator disciplines
- Teamwork-focused featured courses
- Company enquiries welcome
07 · Choosing a course
From rank to the right course
A simple route for picking a course. The Institute confirms suitability.
Step 01 · Where you are
Note your rank and department: deck, engine, catering or ratings.
- Officer or rating
- Deck or engine
Step 02 · Learning area
Match your need to navigation and bridge, engineering and machinery, or safety and operations.
- Use the constellation above
Step 03 · Shortlist
Read featured and advanced courses, then the full catalogue.
- Featured courses
- Advanced courses
Step 04 · Confirm
Contact the Institute for suitability, dates and fees.
- Fees and dates come from the Institute
Step 05 · Attend
Complete the course and keep your records for the next step.
- Keep certificates safe
08 · Safety first
Preparation, practice and responsibility at sea.
The Nanak Shipping Institute approach
Enquiry chart
Plot a training enquiry
Nanak group services
The Nanak group: ship management, training and careers
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.
09 · FAQ
Training questions
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The Nanak Shipping Institute lists more than 200 courses across deck, engine, tanker and cargo, catering, offshore, safety, security, simulator and auditing or ISO subjects. The full list is in its course catalogue, led by Capt. Dilip Narsian, Master Mariner.
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 and NSI-019 Leadership and Human Element. Details sit on the featured courses page.
Yes. NSI-009 Advanced Automation and Control Engineering is published in the advanced section of the Nanak Shipping Institute. Engineers who want systems, control and understanding can review it on the advanced courses page and ask the Institute about suitability.
The Institute is led by Capt. Dilip Narsian, a Master Mariner. His profile explains the focused approach to navigation, engineering and safety learning, and you can read it on the director profile before choosing a course.
Yes, shipping companies can ask the Institute about courses for officers and crew across its catalogue. Send the ranks, disciplines and timing through the Nanak Shipping Institute contact page, and the team will reply with what suits your fleet.
Start from the discipline and rank, then match them to the catalogue: navigation and bridge, engineering and machinery, or safety and operations. If you are unsure, use the selector on this site and then read the Institute catalogue or contact the team.
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