International Maritime Organization

1. About Maritime Training Trust (MTT)

The Maritime Training Trust (MTT) is a charitable trust registered with the Charity Commissioner, Mumbai. It consists of five Trustees, including the Director General of Shipping and Joint Director General of Shipping as ex-officio Trustees, and nominees of Indian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA) and the DG(S).

2. Internship at IMO, London

IMO takes about 40 to 50 interns every year, and MTT may sponsor 4 to 5 interns from India. The internship program is designed for students undertaking research in IMO's activities for their dissertation or further research.

• Duration: 2 weeks to 2 months
• Funding: MTT covers two-thirds of the cost, with the student responsible for one-third upfront. The remaining MTT funding is paid in installments upon completion of the internship and a subsequent 3-month assignment with DGS.

3. Eligibility and Application

Eligible candidates include students pursuing Masters, PhD, or Extra Master/First Class Certificate of Competency in specific law universities or those with approved dissertations related to IMO's work. Applications should be submitted to the MTT Chief Executive Officer by 30th September or 31st December, as per eligibility.