TS Rahaman

What TS Rahaman does

TS Rahaman (Training Ship Rahaman) is a maritime education and training institution founded in 1910 in Bombay by Haji Ismail Yusuf, proprietor of the Bombay Steam Navigation Company, and operated since then under the Sir Mohamed Yusuf Seamen Welfare Foundation Trust as a charitable, non-profit entity. It delivers a comprehensive portfolio spanning pre-sea degree programs (B.Sc. Nautical Science, B.Sc. Applied Nautical Science affiliated to Indian Maritime University, B.Sc. Maritime Hospitality Studies, B.A. Culinary Arts, Graduate Mechanical Engineering, Pre-Sea GP Rating, Certificate Course in Maritime Catering) and post-sea STCW certification courses (Advanced Fire Fighting, Medical First Aid, Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats, ROSC, ARPA, ECDIS, GMDSS Indian and UK, tanker cargo operations, plus bundled and refresher packages). Training is delivered via classroom instruction, simulation labs, and practical facilities on a 23-acre self-sufficient residential campus in Nhava, Panvel (Raigad, Maharashtra), with an additional Worli, Mumbai annexe.

The institution is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, affiliated with the Indian Maritime University and University of Mumbai, NAAC-accredited, and ISO 9001:2015 certified, which collectively constitute the regulatory moat for issuing internationally-recognizable seafarer certifications. On-site infrastructure includes a 60-seat George Campbell Library (~8,000 volumes), an on-campus Fatima Banu Hospital, a dairy and poultry farm (42 heifers, 200 litres/day; 1,200 broilers, 700 layers), a gym, a marine museum established in 1912, separate pre-sea and post-sea hostels, and an in-house catering operation serving 800–900 meals per service. Digital channels include an online booking portal (booking.tsrahaman.org) operated on Appex Online college-automation software, plus a website and content-marketing presence that supports direct admission.

Revenue mechanics are tuition-driven: individual cadet fees per course range from Rs. 1,500 for short basic-tanker modules to Rs. 41,750 + GST for the UK GMDSS program, supplemented by hostel fees and ancillary catering income. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer with on-campus visits, an online booking portal, and digital content (blogs, testimonials) as the primary demand-generation channels. Customer segments are aspiring seafarers, working seafarers seeking STCW re-certification, hospitality-track students, and a deliberate female-cadet cohort. Placement outcomes with marquee global employers — Maersk, Bernhand Schulte Shipmanagement, M.T.M. Ship Management, Dynacom Tankers, Western Shipping (IMEC), Qatar Airways, and Oberois — function as the institution's primary commercial differentiator.

Name

TS Rahaman

Legal name

Sir Mohamed Yusuf Seamen Welfare Foundation Trust

Website

https://tsrahaman.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TS Rahaman is a 114-year-old charitable maritime training institution in Panvel, Maharashtra, delivering DG Shipping-approved pre-sea degree programs and STCW post-sea certifications for aspiring and serving seafarers, with placement partnerships spanning global shipowners and hospitality employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Education & Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Navigation, Seamanship & Offshore Operations (EDAOANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maritime Safety, Security & Compliance (STCW/ISM/ISPS) (EDAOANAD), Merchant Marine & Deck Operations (EDAOANAA)

Keywords

• Maritime training
• Seafarer education
• STCW certification
• Nautical science courses
• Marine engineering training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bombay

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Course Fees: Revenue from various pre-sea and post-sea maritime courses including B.Sc. Nautical Science, B.Sc. Maritime Hospitality Studies, B.A. Culinary Arts, Graduate Mechanical Engineering, and STCW certification courses. Course fees range from Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 41,750 depending on the program.
2. Accommodation and Hostel Fees: Revenue from hostel accommodations including separate hostels for Pre-Sea (Serang, Sagarika, Sagaresh) and Post-Sea candidates (Sagardweep). Accommodation is on sharing basis.
3. Catering Services: Catering department prepares 800-900 meals per service for trainees, faculty, employees and school children. Revenue from meal arrangements for public visits to campus.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TS Rahaman is a maritime education and training institution that delivers pre-sea degree and diploma programs (B.Sc. Nautical Science, B.Sc. Maritime Hospitality Studies, B.A. Culinary Arts, B.Sc. Applied Nautical Science, Graduate Mechanical Engineering, GP Rating, Certificate Course in Maritime Catering) and post-sea STCW certification and refresher courses (AFF, PSCRB, MFA, ROSC, ARPA, ECDIS, GMDSS, Tanker Operations) for aspiring and working seafarers. Programs combine classroom instruction with simulation labs, firefighting systems, and practical on-board training on a 23-acre residential campus, producing cadets placed with major global shipping companies.

Product overview

TS Rahaman is a maritime education and training institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of pre-sea and post-sea courses for the maritime industry. Pre-sea programs include B.Sc. Nautical Science, B.Sc. Maritime Hospitality Studies, B.A. Culinary Arts, BSc. Applied Nautical Science (IMU affiliated), Graduate Mechanical Engineering (GME), and Pre-Sea General Purpose Rating (GP Rating). Post-sea courses cover Advanced STCW training including Medical First Aid, Advanced Fire Fighting, Survival Craft & Rescue Boats, ECDIS, ARPA, ROSC, and GMDSS certification. The institution also offers package courses combining multiple certifications and refresher courses for serving seafarers. The programs are delivered through a combination of classroom instruction, simulation labs, and practical on-board training facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Training Ship Rahaman (TSR): The main maritime education and training institution offering pre-sea and post-sea courses
• George Campbell Library
• Fatima Banu Hospital
• Dairy & Poultry Farm
• Marine Museum

Products and services

• B.Sc. Nautical Science
• B.Sc. Maritime Hospitality Studies
• B.A. Culinary Arts
• B.Sc. Applied Nautical Science (IMU)
• Graduate Mechanical Engineering (GME)
• Pre-Sea General Purpose Rating (GP Rating)
• Certificate Course in Maritime Catering (CCMC)
• Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention Course (FPFF)
• Advanced STCW Post-Sea Courses
• Radar Observer Simulator (ROSC)
• Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA)
• Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS)
• GMDSS Training (Indian and UK)
• Advanced Package Course (AFF + PSCRB + MFA)

Quantifiable outcome

• Alumni placed at major global shipping companies including Maersk, Qatar Airways, Bernhand Schulte Shipmanagement, M.T.M. Ship Management, Dynacom Tankers

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indian Maritime University (IMU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMU affiliation for B.Sc. Applied Nautical Science and related maritime programs, providing standardized curriculum and certification recognition across India's maritime education sector
• University of MumbaicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity affiliation for B.Sc. Nautical Science, B.Sc. Maritime Hospitality Studies, and B.A. Culinary Arts degrees, enabling students to receive recognized university qualifications
• Directorate General of ShippingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory approval and oversight for maritime training programs, ensuring compliance with STCW conventions and DG Shipping requirements for seafarer certification
• Bank of IndiaminorOthersExtension counter of Bank of India in campus provides banking services to trainees, faculty, and employees. ATM facility available. Educational loan facilities extended based on Foundation recommendations.
• AXIS BankminorOthersATM facility co-located in Sagardweep Hostel on campus for banking convenience
• Appex OnlinecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing college automation software and online course booking platform (booking.tsrahaman.org) for student enrollment and course registration management
• Ongoing Placement Partners (Maersk, Bernhand Schulte Shipmanagement, M.T.M. Ship Management, Dynacom Tankers, Western Shipping)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecruitment partnerships with leading global shipping companies for student placement upon course completion. Companies actively recruit cadets from the institution.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HIMT (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training): Chennai-based private maritime training institute offering DNS, GME, and STCW courses. Directly comparable pre-sea portfolio and target demographic.
• AMET University (Academy of Maritime Education and Training): India's largest private maritime university offering pre-sea nautical science, marine engineering, and STCW courses. Directly comparable in offering and target student, though larger and more international in scope.
• Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies: Pvt Ltd-operated maritime institute offering pre-sea and post-sea training with strong international placement record. Directly competes in the Indian cadet market.
• Tolani Maritime Institute: Leading private maritime training institute in India offering DNS, GME, and STCW courses. Directly competes with TS Rahaman for pre-sea cadets and employs modern simulator facilities.
• Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies: Private maritime institute affiliated with IMU offering nautical science and marine engineering programs. Competes head-to-head for Indian cadets seeking pre-sea training.
• Marine Engineering and Research Institute (MERI): Government-affiliated marine engineering institute under IMU offering degree and pre-sea programs. Competes for engineering-track cadets in the same IMU-affiliated ecosystem.
• Maritime Training Institute (SCI): The Shipping Corporation of India's training arm in Powai, Mumbai. Offers comparable pre-sea and post-sea STCW programs and directly competes for the same Indian cadet pool.
• Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy: Operated by one of the world's largest ship managers, this academy delivers maritime officer training with strong placement into Anglo-Eastern's managed fleet — a direct competitor for both students and placement relationships.

Broad incumbents

• Indian Maritime University (IMU): Central university governing maritime education in India and TS Rahaman's own affiliating body. Operates campuses and affiliated colleges that directly compete for the same admissions pool.

Emerging players

• Vels University (School of Maritime Studies): Chennai-based university with a maritime studies program offering nautical science and marine engineering degrees. An emerging direct competitor expanding capacity in South India.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sir-mohamed-yusuf-seamen-welfare-foundation

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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