Cochin Shipyard Limited

A Government of India Enterprise • Miniratna Company

Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways

Marine Engineering Training Institute (METI) – Vigyana Sagar

Empowering Your Maritime Career Success

METI College is proud to shape the next generation of marine engineers with a proven history of excellence. Our intensive training and global industry partnerships guarantee that every cadet is career-ready for the world's leading shipping lines.

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50+

Recruiters

5000+

Alumni

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Why Global Giants Choose METI Engineers?

Practical Mastery

60% of our curriculum is hands-on 'On-the-job' training at the world-class Cochin Shipyard.

Rigorous Selection

Only the top mechanical engineers are selected through a multi-stage entrance process.

Holistic Discipline

Fully residential training ensures cadets develop the discipline and leadership required for command.

Training at METI

Our Top Partners in Recruitment

Leading global shipping companies that trust METI for their future officers.

Maersk Line
Maersk Line
Synergy Group
Synergy Group
Bernhard Schulte
Bernhard Schulte
Fleet Management
Fleet Management
d'Amico
d'Amico
Elegant Marine
Elegant Marine
K Line
K Line
Sima Marine
Sima Marine
Wilhelmsen
Wilhelmsen
Maersk Line
Maersk Line
Synergy Group
Synergy Group
Bernhard Schulte
Bernhard Schulte
Fleet Management
Fleet Management
d'Amico
d'Amico
Elegant Marine
Elegant Marine
K Line
K Line
Sima Marine
Sima Marine
Wilhelmsen
Wilhelmsen

Placement Records by Session

Select an academic session to view detailed placement performance and company insights.

Placement Rate
100%
40 Placed 15 Cos.

Full placement achieved for the entire batch.

Top Recruiters
  • Maersk Line
  • Synergy Group
  • Anglo-Eastern
  • Bernhard Schulte
Key Positions
  • Junior Engineer
  • Fifth Engineer
  • Engine Cadet
Student Success Highlights
Maersk Line
Adarsh S

Junior Engineer

Maersk Line
Synergy Group
Rahul K

Fifth Engineer

Synergy Group
Sneha M

Engine Cadet

Anglo-Eastern
Bernhard Schulte
Nitin Kumar

Junior Engineer

Bernhard Schulte
Placement Rate
98%
38 Placed 12 Cos.

High-performance placement for the 2022-23 period.

Top Recruiters
  • Fleet Management
  • d'Amico Shipping
  • MSC Shipping
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Key Positions
  • Junior Engineer
  • Marine Cadet
  • Trainee Engine Officer
Student Success Highlights
Fleet Management
Karthik R

Junior Engineer

Fleet Management
d'Amico Shipping
Arjun V

Marine Cadet

d'Amico Shipping
Deepak P

Trainee Officer

MSC Shipping
Siddharth J

Junior Engineer

Chevron
Placement Rate
100%
35 Placed 10 Cos.

Successful placement of all candidates in global shipping.

Top Recruiters
  • Teekay Shipping
  • Mitsui O.S.K.
  • V.Ships
  • Torm Shipping
Key Positions
  • TME (Trainee Marine Engineer)
  • Junior Engineer
  • Apprentice Engineer
Student Success Highlights
Vivek G

TME

Teekay Shipping
Abhishek T

Junior Engineer

Mitsui O.S.K.
Manoj P

Engine Officer

V.Ships
Anish R

Junior Engineer

Torm Shipping

Global Career Progression

From cadet training to senior engine-room command, every stage is structured for real maritime growth.

01
Foundation Phase

12 Months Pre-Sea Training

Intensive residential training with 60% workshop and afloat experience at METI and Cochin Shipyard Limited.

02
Onboard Exposure

6 Months On-Board Training

Hands-on shipboard learning as a Junior Engineer under the guidance of sponsored shipping partners.

03
Certification Milestone

MEO Class IV COC

Qualify through the DGS examination and become an Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch.

04
Leadership Destination

Chief Engineer Rank

Advance through higher COCs, gain command-level experience, and reach the highest engineering rank at sea.