NACIN-IMU MoU for Marine Enforcement Training
Why in the news
NACIN and Indian Maritime University signed an MoU that blends academic maritime knowledge with customs enforcement experience.
Key facts
- Goal: specialised training of CBIC officers for marine preventive work and to close knowledge gaps in maritime enforcement.
- Mixes international best practices with Indian enforcement needs.
| Beneficiary | Gain |
|---|---|
| CBIC officers | Hands-on training in advanced maritime technology; global standards; better operational efficiency |
| IMU | New academic programmes in maritime enforcement; practical training modules; work on emerging tech such as drone surveillance |
| Maritime security | World-class training ecosystem; possible international and other-agency participants; Marine Customs Training Centre as a Centre of Excellence |
Marine Customs Training Centre
- At NACIN’s new campus in Palasamudram, Andhra Pradesh, inaugurated January 2024.
- Has Full Mission Ship Maneuvering Simulators and ECDIS Simulators.
- Covers ship navigation, emergency response, smuggling interdiction, firefighting, search and rescue, and firearms training.
About IMU
- Premier institution under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, offering training, research and academic programmes in maritime studies.
Exam angle
- NACIN = National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics.
- Centre location: Palasamudram, Andhra Pradesh.