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Shipping Corporation of India: A Glimpse into Dry Docking

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Shipping Corporation of India is the Indian government owned public sector organization servicing the national and international trade by operating and managing vessels. With its headquarters in Mumbai, over the years SCI has turned out to be lifeline of the nation delivering uninterrupted supply of crude oil.  SCI - India’s premier shipping line drives the economy operating around one-third of the Indian tonnage. SCI being largest Indian Shipping Company delivers a wide range of services to the overseas trade. Let’s have a look at Dry Docking: What is Dry Docking? Dry Docking refers to a process where vessel is taken to the service yard to clean and inspect the submerged portions of the ship. The ship is taken to the dry land to repair or replace the defected portions of the hull. Dry Docking is carried out every 12 months to 24 months. What are the Phases of Dry Docking? Dry Docking being non-spontaneous process involves months of planning and preparing the dock considering ...

Shipping Corporation of India – The Maritime Training Institute

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The Maritime Training Institute is a vital segment of Shipping Corporation of India. SCI- The largest shipping company of India established the SCI Maritime Training Institute in the year 1988 to understand and meet the training and re-training needs of its shore and fleet staff. Extending the maritime training services to the external participants the company contributes to the government of India vision of transforming the country to become an advanced seafaring nation.  Over the years SCI – MTI has designed a wide range of courses contributing to the Indian maritime industry. The training institute ensures innovative and value added courses on safety and commercial aspects fulfilling the requirements of SCI and other reputed maritime companies. It also offers crash course on shipping management for overseas clients.  Campus at a Glance Shipping Corporation of India established it’s Maritime Training Institute on a 45 acres of land at the shores of Powai l...