Admission Letters – GP January 2026 Batch
Admission letters were officially issued to Cadet Jayanti Dubey and Cadet Ashish Kumar for the GP Rating January 2026 Batch at R.L. Institute of Nautical Sciences, Madurai. The cadets will commence their maritime training as part of the new intake.
The General Purpose Rating (GP) Rating course cadets of the July to December 2025 batches (Batch 1, Batch 2 and Batch 3) have successfully completed their training at R.L. Institute of Nautical Sciences, Madurai.
During the course period, the cadets underwent rigorous theoretical and practical training in various aspects of maritime operations, seamanship, safety procedures and shipboard discipline. The successful completion of the programme marks an important milestone in their maritime career.
The management, faculty and staff of RLINS congratulate the passed-out cadets and wish them great success in their future endeavours in the shipping industry.
GP January 2026 Orientation
The Orientation Programme for the GP Rating January 2026 Batch was conducted at the AV Room of R.L. Institute of Nautical Sciences, Madurai, at 10:40 hrs on Monday, January 05, 2026. The session introduced the cadets to the institute’s training structure, maritime discipline, and academic guidelines
Cadet Port Visit to Tuticorin for Practical Training – November 2025
As part of their practical maritime training, cadets from R.L. Institute of Nautical Sciences, Madurai undertook a port visit to Tuticorin in November 2025. The visit provided the cadets with valuable exposure to real-time port operations, cargo handling procedures and various maritime activities carried out at the port.
During the visit, the cadets observed different port facilities and gained insights into the functioning of ships, logistics operations and safety practices followed in the maritime industry. Such field visits play an important role in enhancing the practical knowledge of cadets and preparing them for their future careers at sea.
The 79th Independence Day was celebrated with great patriotic fervour at the RLINS Parade Ground, R.L. Institute of Nautical Sciences, Madurai, on August 15, 2025.
At 7:45 a.m., the National Flag was hoisted by Er. Balan Muthuramalingam, Principal. The ceremony was marked by a Guard of Honour and an impressive parade by the cadets, adding grandeur to the occasion.