Exam centre
Mercantile Marine Department (MMD) Chennai
Anchorgate Building, II Floor, Rajaji Salai, P.B. No. 5004, Chennai 600001, Chennai, India Map
Major examination centre for south India: FG and NCV nautical and GMDSS examinations; also engineering examinations. Nautical exam e-mail: mmdchn-nexam-ship@gov.in; engineering exam e-mail: mmdchn-eexam-ship@gov.in. DGMA's Nautical Examinations page lists it among the Mercantile Marine Department (MMD) examination centres; applications and exam seat allotment are made via the e-Samudra portal.
Approval
- Approved by Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), India. Official list , checked 04.11.2026.
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