Operational since September 2002, SIMS is considered one of the finest seafarer training institutes not just in India but also in the world.Rated the highest grade by CRISIL Indias leading Ratings, Research, Risk and Policy Advisory Company, SIMS is recognized by the Directorate General of Shipping, India as well as the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. It is certified by leading maritime classification society, Det Norske Veritas, Norway for ISO 9001:2000. It is also approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (UK), Panama, Liberia and Marshall Islands Authorities to run their Ship Security Officers Course.