BES is a collaborative unit of the Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) and the Institute of Marine Engineers (India) (IMEI). BES was formed in 2005 and authorised by the Directorate general of Shipping to conduct ‘All India Exit Examination’ for trainees passing out of pre-sea training institutes for ratings.

	The Institute of Marine Engineers (India) [IMEI], was established in 1980 and registered under Bombay Public Trust Act 1950 (Registration No.F 7589 of 31 May 1982. www.imare.in
	The Company of Master Mariners of India [CMMI], is registered under the Companies Act, 1956 (Registration No. 10924 of 1957-58). www.mastermariners-india.com

Through IMEI and CMMI, BES is supported by a very large number of professionals and their associates in the Marine Industry. Dedicated involvement of trustees has made BES an organisation of repute. It has developed highly collaborative relationships with the training institutes and marine industry to provide proactive support.

Aim of BES is ‘Enhancement in Quality of Maritime Education and Training in India’.

BES registered as charitable trust under the Assistant Charity Commissioner Thane and is certified ISO 9000-2008 organisation under the Indian Register of Shipping.

 
Present Activities:

1. All India Exit Examination for ratings – General Purpose Ratings and Catering Ratings
2. Development of text Books
3. Development of instructional CDs
4. Evaluation of answer scripts for IGNOU BS Nautical Examination
5. Study into training of ratings
6. Improvements in the quality of training of ratings in India
7. Advising Directorate General of Shipping on matters pertaining to training and employment of ratings.

Projects in the making:

1. Structured Shipboard Training Program for Ratings
2. Computer aided assessment for ratings
3. Grading and Benchmarking of training institutes
4. Common Entrance Test for entrants to training for ratings
5. Revision of text books
6. Revision to instruction CDs
7. Posters to assist training
8. Documentation Facilitation Service for COC examinations for MMD/DGS

Core Values of BES

Quality Policy

Strive to achieve a High Quality Standard in carrying out Assessment, Examination or Consultancy for Personnel entering into or engaged in the Maritime Industry as Seafarers through an effective Quality Management System which complies with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008

Committment

Objects of the Trust

The Principal objects of the Trust are:

1. To carry out assessment, selection, examination and certification and consultancy or such similar tasks for personnel entering into or engaged in Shipping and Transport Industry as Seafarers and to ensure the quality, integrity and transparency in such activity;
2. To carry out inspections, assessment, grading and certification of maritime training institutes.
3. To publish educational materials, lessons, plans and other instruction to facilitate assessment, providing guidance to similar project to ensure quality of assessment and examination;
4. To implement schemes, plans and programs for fulfilling the objects of the Trust and to present action plans to the Trust and when required
5. To do other acts and things as are conducive or helpful to the advancement and fulfillment of Trust’s requirements and other objects mentioned hereinabove;