GSSD is an independent, educational organization whose mission is to improve the practice of continuous learning, collaboration, and change in the education sector. GSSD conducts Pre-Recruitment Training for various Sectors and categories for achieving the job with ease, develops research-based innovations, and facilitates innovation that improves knowledge sharing in education.

Based in Heart of the city, Thrissur GSSD supports innovative teaching and learning practices throughout Kerala, and is well-known for its pioneering open education initiatives. GSSD also assists education institutions in designing, assessing, and bringing continuous improvement to education policies, programs, and practice. As such, GSSD helps various Institutions, and the organizations that support them expand their teaching and training Facility and share information and create open knowledge-driven environments focused on learning and success.

Academy of Ship Technology (AST) is a Division of GSSD

About Academy of Ship Technology (AST)

AST is a leading educational company managed by young and dynamic leaders. With more than decade’s experience AST has more than proved it prowess. It has a number of honors to its credit had has continued to win trust and admiration. The high standards followed by the institute ensure that students on completion of the course and passing the relevant exams become capable of being world leaders in their sphere of activity. AST is without doubt a pioneer in the field of education. It was established with the aim of providing quality education and scholarship in the area of technical education and job oriented courses.

Vision

Academy of Ship Technology intends to be a preeminent educational institution molding students into competent professionals.

Mission

The primary purpose of the Academy is to advance the interests of the community by providing technical education at affordable fee structure to strengthen the society and cater to the needy.

Academy of Ship Technology Practical Training

A good professional has the ability to take the right decision within no time at critical circumstances. This mental makeup is the result of rigorous training in real life situations. To train our students, We have training provided with most modern equipments with international facility. The practical training for our students will be fully fledged practical training at is sure to make the students after his course completion the most sought after man in the industry.

About Ship and Rigger Technology

Ship and Rigger course is a part of Ship Technology. Marine Engineering is the operation and support of the systems and equipments that propel and control Marine Vessels and of the systems which make a Vehicle habitable for crew, passengers and cargo.

A Ship and Rigger Technology works in the shipping industry on commercial fleet of ship which basically deals with training, transporting cargo goods, petrochemical fluids, petrochemical oil, petrochemical gas, heavy machineries and vehicles that are on the high seas and oceans moving from one country to the other. A Ship and Rigger Technology produces and deals with metal parts of a ship. They are required to work with speed, precision and flexibility. Working in this field enables one to visit foreign locales, offers high salary and a good life.

✔CERTIFICATIONS

Government of India, MSME-Technology Development Centre

The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, plays a vital role in fostering entrepreneurship and enhancing the skill ecosystem across the country. Through its network of MSME Technology Development Centres ,the Ministry is committed to skill development,vocational training, and capacity building of youth, entrepreneurs, and workforce in various sectors.

Our Marine Ship Rigger Technology program is certified by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, ensuring national recognition and high industry relevance. Nationally Recognized Certification : Issued by an MSME Technology Development Centre, enhancing job readiness and credibility across India and abroad. Career Opportunities: Suitable for employment in shipyards, ports, offshore oil & gas platforms, and construction sectors. Entrepreneurial Advantage : Empowers skilled individuals to start their own rigging or lifting service ventures.Our Tie up institute group will provide MSME certification.

STCW(Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers),
CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate) Approved by DG Shipping, Government of India

Our tie up college will provide STCW and CDC certifications

Established by the IMO, the STCW Convention sets international standards for seafarer training, certification, and watchkeeping. BST is mandatory for those seeking work in the merchant navy (deck, engine, catering, hospitality).

BST Courses Include:

• Personal Survival Techniques (PST): Emergency survival skills and life raft use.
• Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF): Fire safety and live fire drills.
• Elementary First Aid (EFA): Basic onboard medical training.
• Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR): Safe practices and teamwork on ships.
• Security Training (STSDSD): Preparedness for maritime security threats.

Issued by DG Shipping (India), it is an essential ID and log of sea service. Must be accompanied by valid STCW and medical certificates.

Course Inclusions:

Students receive INDoS Number, STCW certification, STSDSD Training, Medical Fitness Certificate, and Indian CDC—required for joining industrial and passenger ships.