SAMS GROUP OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS HAD A HUMBLE BEGINNING. SOUTHERN ACADEMY OF MARITIME STUDIES WAS
BORN IN THE YEAR 1996, OUT OF AN UN-DIMINISHING, FUTURISTIC VISION OF A MARINER, MR. M. KARTHIKEYAN. IN
THE BEGINNING SAMS WAS OFFERING ONLY A FEW STCW MARINE COURSES FROM ITS ROYAPURAM HAMLET
SUBSEQUENTLY SAMS HAS SPREAD ITS WINGS IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS, BOTH IN THE FILED OF EDUCATION AND ALSO
IN OTHER BUSINESS VENTURES, THE RESULT OF WHICH ARE THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS:
SOUTHERN ACADEMY OF MARITIME STUDIES, CHENNAI.
SAMS BELIEVES IN OFFERING QUALITY EDUCATION AT AFFORDABLE COST TO REACH EACH AND EVERY STUDENT WHO
ASPIRES TO MAKE IT BIG IN HIS LIFE. SAMS ALSO FIRMLY BELIEVES IN SHAPING THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENT INTO A
FULL* FLEDGED RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN OF THE COUNTRY. IN THIS ENDEAVOR, APART FROM ACADEMICS, WE TRAIN AND
SHAPE THE STUDENT IN THE AREAS OF COMMUNICATION, SOFT SKILLS, DISCIPLINE, CHARACTER AND OTHER REQUIRED
VALUE ADDED TRAININGS.
SAMS College of Engineering and Technology
About
✓ Established in year 2006
✓ Affiliated to Anna University and approved by AICTE
✓ Presently more than 400 students –intake capacity in various courses
✓ Rated as one of the best marine engineering colleges in Chennai
Achieve
✓ To provide a conducive environment for students to become leading technocrats
✓ To enable students to develop into technically sound
individuals in society to produce and
serve quality products
✓ To enable students to achieve new inventions and take
part in high-quality research in
engineering, maritime, and aeronautical studies
To enable the students to master the entrepreneurial skills needed for establishing industrial units
for the growth of India
Management and Leadership Team
• Mr. M Karthikeyan, Chairman and Promoter of Southern
Group of Companies, is a Commerce
graduate with
post-graduation in business management and has done a Law degree. He is also a qualified marine
Radio
Officer.
• Mr. Karthikeyan has worked with prestigious institutions
like Essar Ship Management Services;
Univan
Ship Management Company, Hong Kong; Blue Marine Ship Management and Trading Services; Chettinad Ship
Management Services. Also involved in the implementation of ISM Audit activities in all UNIVAN and
Chettinad vessels.
• He is ably assisted by a team of Professionals and faculty to run the business.
Vision
SAMS shall provide a sustainable and accessible environment where we support and encourage student
community to excel, guided by the principles of inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, creativity,
adventure and quality. Empowered through resources and public support, the college will provide
excellent educational opportunities and services to diverse communities. We tend to invite global
citizenship to participate in critical thinking and an engaged, forward thinking attitude for a
breakthrough in maritime sector
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
• Established ongoing venture with proven track record
• Trustees with experience in running educational institutions
• ISO Certified Institution indicating quality processes followed
• Adequate/ well equipped infrastructure like classrooms, hostels, canteen etc
• Own vessel provides adequate practical training opportunities for marine students
• Rate as the best among the marine colleges in Chennai
• Only College in Chennai to offer all the pre-sea courses
Weakness
• Ability to leverage our assets
• Ability to attract and retain talented/ quality resources
Challenges
• New engineering colleges mushrooming in and around the city of Chennai
Oppurtunities
• Lack of availability of trained mariners
• New approvals from various universities
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
At SAMS College of Engineering and Technology (SCET), our focus has always been to impart quality
Education and Training to the aspiring international standards. Our initiatives are oriented towards
implementing a comprehensive range of programmes aimed at the growing needs of the industry. Started
in 2006, we have a carved a niche for ourselves and emerged as one of the reputed institute in the
education and training arena through continuous evaluation, persistent efforts, uncompromising values
and integrity. Recognized by the Government of India and coupled with formidable tie ups with reputed
Universities, we have been providing a wide range of sponsorship and training opportunities for the
aspiring professionals. An ISO 9001-2015 Certified Training Academy, we have made rapid strides since
we forayed in to education and training and in the process earned a due distinction of one of the
leading institutes in India. Our training methodologies have been designed with keeping in mind to
help people with the desire to achieve a professional seafaring qualification. Our courses are
structured to bring out the best in each student and take on the challenges of the industry.
We are known for inculcating discipline, infusing knowledge and imparting rigorous practical training
that culminates in to making each and every student future ready for the tough tasks. Understanding
the demands of a engineering, we have initiated a structured methodology of imparting knowledge and
our stringent quality measures emphasizes on not only physical capabilities but also mental prowess to
keep the body and the mind alert. We also provide enough scope for relaxation by organizing
recreational and cultural activities that enhances the level of confidence and results in overall
personality development of our students
Features
Technical Training
• * C & C++ Programme
• Operating systems
• Networking
• DBMS
Computer Program Skills
In addition,following Programmes are offered
• Dot NET Programme
• Pro-E & ANSYS Programme
• SAP-ABAP Programme
• Java Programme
• Six Sigma Programme
Soft Skills
Business English Certificate course organized by British council in collaboration with university of
Cambridge
• Group Discussion
• Mock interview
• Aptitude Test
• Personality Development Prog.
INFRASTRUCTURE:-
Located in Panapakkam, an hour’s drive from Chennai, on the Chennai - Calcutta National Highway (NH
05), our state of the art institute set in a sprawling 14 acres of land boasts of excellent
infrastructure that comprises of excellent training facilities for students that are
truly sophisticated and world class and most important, the experienced faculties promise a most
fulfilling learning experience.
CLASSROOMS:-
Our well ventilated and acoustically designed classrooms inspire learning. The spacious classrooms
are air-conditioned and equipped with video projectors, overhead projectors and slide projectors.
Audio and visual aids are used regularly for teaching with the latest maritime safety /
familiarization video cassettes CD's and slides that adds value to both teaching and learning process.
Academic Infrastructure:
The infrastructure includes buildings for
• Instructional Area
• Laboratories
• Library
• Computer Centre
There is a full-fledged building constructed and maintained by 3 site engineers and 17 members
including assistant engineers, supervisors and workmen altogether 20. Their responsibilities include
periodical maintenance of the buildings, apart from planning and construction of new buildings or
extensions.
The infrastructure includes Equipments for
• Laboratory
• Library books and periodicals
• Digital Library Facilities
• Hardware & Software in the Computer Centre and other computing facilities
• Audio-visual equipment & Educational CDs
All the individual departments have adequate number of LCD projectors and OHPs. These are under
regular service contracts and periodical inspection is carried out by suppliers.
Digital Library :
Keeping pace with the advancements in technology and the need for automated library management system
a digital library has been established. Computer-based library service was introduced as early as
2001. The digital library consists of 46 computer terminals with online access facilities through this
system E-journals that are published around the globe can be browsed. The digital library is well
stocked with various CDs that have audio visual presentation on technical concepts.
Internet
Our College has 200 Mbps Internet connection(leased Line) locally networked & connected through Fiber
Optic Cables.The central Library server is available for students for their study Purpose. It also
gives access to e-books,study materials,previous question papers,daily circulars,etc. through college
Local Area Network. Internet facilities in the well-equipped internet lab provide high speed of
connectivity so that, the students can surf the net to gather unlimited information.
Wi-fi facility in the Institution Campus is a milestone in the history of this institution as it puts
the college on the road to paperless administration and functioning. With this added specifications,
the college offers internet and intranet access to all students and staff for instructional purpose on
par with colleges of international repute.
Water Sewage Treatment Plant
Water is the basic necessity of life used for many purposes. So, recycling water is necessary.
Considering this in our mind, we have established an Sewage treatment plant in our SAMS College of
Engineering and technology college with the assistance of our Civil Department faculty. The treated
water is utilized properly for watering the plants throughout the campus and also for irrigation
purposes!
TRAINING ACCESSORIES:- We are well equipped with all the training accessories and modern
gadgets that help the students to understand the subject both scientifically and practically. Some of
our training accessories include: World maps, photographs of ships & ports, Morse key, flags
semaphore, seamanship laboratory, barometer, sextant, gyrocompass & magnetic compass, chronometer,
model of ships, Thermometers (dry & wet), azimuth rings, life rafts, ship's clock, Aldis lamp, life
jackets, survival equipments, SART, MOB markers, EPIRB, immersion suits, line throwing devices, first
aid kit, life buoys, emergency radio, fire fighting equipments and many more.
LABORATORIES :- We have well equipped laboratories to meet the syllabus requirement of all our
courses. We have separate laboratories for Physics, Chemistry and Electricals to facilitate the
students experiment with practical applications.
WORKSHOP:- Our workshops provide excellent facilities on par with international standard that
aid the students in best quality practical training. We provide training on the following areas:
seamanship, machine shop, hot work, carpentry and plumbing. We also provide machining, use of hand and
power tools, component assembly, disassembly and the use of fastening, maintenance of tools, heat
treatment metals, welding & cutting and many more.
LIBRARY:- To enhance knowledge of the students, we are equipped with a collection of marine
and technology related books and reference materials. In order to keep our students abreast of the
latest advancements and development in marine field, we subscribe to a number of International Marine
& Technology related journal, periodicals and newsletters.
BOATING & SWIMMING:- The academy has a vast and well maintained swimming pool. Our experienced
and skillful teachers train the students in boating and swimming and educate them to deal with
emergency situations onboard.
HOSTEL AND FOOD :- We provide separate hostel facilities for boys and girls and ensure a
perfect ambience to make the students feel at home. We maintain strict discipline that results in
shaping up the student’s career and at the same time enjoy the learning experience. Apart from the
normal coaching and training hours, compulsory study hours are being implemented in order to
facilitate the students to cover daily subjects and to complete assignments at hostel. We also help
students to develop overall qualities of leadership and teamwork. We serve a variety of healthy and
delicious dishes both vegetarian and Nonvegetarian to the students. Well trained and experienced Chefs
cook tasty North Indian & south Indian and healthy multi-cuisine foods that match international
standards in terms of both hygiene as well as quality.
MEDICAL :- we have regular tie up with reputed hospitals and provide medical assistance for
the students. All students are required to get their medical examination done at the time of joining
the institute. Besides, we also conduct health checkups on a regular basis to ensure the well-being of
the students.
COMMUNICATION :- The entire campus is equipped with excellent communication facilities that
help the students to carry out online based research activities to enhance their knowledge besides
staying in touch with their parents and relatives. A Public Call office with Fax and photocopying
facilities and a secure and high speed Internet connectivity is available round the clock for staff
and candidates inside the campus.
FACULTY:- The experienced and knowledgeable faculty members form the backbone of SAMS. We
boast of having one of best faculty in the industry that comprises of highly qualified and well
experienced personnel who are passionate about imparting knowledge at all levels. Our faculty members
instill the kind of confidence in every student to shape up as responsible marine officers and
accordingly guide them to achieve success besides imparting academic knowledge.
SHIP IN CAMPUS :- We constantly endeavour to bring quality maritime education and training
programmes that enhances the knowledge of our students and serve the better the maritime industry.
Understanding in detail the entire functioning of the ship is considered paramount to the maritime
engineering training for an aspiring seafarer. Having a fully functional ship inside a campus provides
a greater benefit to the maritime student community. The innovative idea of "Ship in Campus" , an
alternative to ”On Board Training” , devised by D. G. of Shipping, Government of India, has been
considered as boon by the maritime educational institutes that results in providing a live environment
to the students. In tune with our vision of enhancing maritime education and training, we have entered
in to an agreement with the Department of Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture, IIT, Kharagpur and
are in the process of constructing “Ship in Campus" a fully functional live model ship in our SAMS
campus.
Placement Cell
SAMS Chennai is having a well-equipped Placement cell. The cell undertakes various activities of
training and grooming of students in terms of conducting mock interviews, Group Discussion sessions,
resume preparation etc. Along with providing placement assistance to students. The placement cell also
helps in managing industry interactions and industry relations.
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association is invited to make annual recommendations for the conferment of honorary
degrees. For the most part, these are awarded to alumni.
Our alumni are important stakeholders in the future development of the Institute and the views of the
alumni community are valued and frequently sought by the executive. This importance is reflected in
our representation on the Institutions Board of Trustees.
To provide the forum to establish a link between the alumni, staff, and students of the Institute.
To encourage the Alumni to take an active and abiding interest in the work and progress of the
Institute.
To enable the alumni to participate in activities this would contribute to the general development of
the institute
To provide a forum for the alumni for exchange of ideas on academic, cultural and social issues of the
day
To arrange social and cultural functions
To perform all other acts in furtherance of the objectives of the Association.
SAMS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SAMS College of Engineering
and Technology, an approved Institution by “All india Council for Technical Education” and affiliated
with Anna University, D.G. Shipping, Govt. of India
DEEPAK YADAV-B.SCNAUTICAL UNIVERSITY RANK HOLDER-2018
CHETHAN-B.E.MARINE UNIVERSITY RANK HOLDER-2018