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SCUBA diving course begin shortly. Interested candidates please apply. <-> Visit our Mangrove Nursery at Outram Ghat, Kolkata <-> Boat Show will be held on 20th and 21st December, 2024. <-> Urgent requirement of retired naval officer/Master Chief Petty Officer 1st class/Master Chief Petty Officer 2nd class /Chief Petty Officer to conduct theory classes on Underwater Diving for trainees of Aquatic Disaster Response Forces <-> SEI has launched project 'Ghat Committee' for Safe and Clean Ghats of River Hooghly. Sponsorship for this is requested. <->
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Sea Explorers’ Institute (SEI) embodies the concept of sea and river exploration, manifested in the triple objectives of nature observation and scientific exploration, appropriate training and championing the spirit of adventure and sport.

The basic aim of the Institute is to attract the youth to our waters, and to provide opportunities for maneuvering in the sea and rivers for the purpose of sports, expedition, research and aquatic disaster management. We are a nationally recognized partner institute of the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India and also a recognised training authority for the National Disaster Response Forces.

We are enablers who provide the following,

  • An opportunity to love our rivers and seas.
  • An opportunity to contribute responsibly towards our rivers and seas.
  • An opportunity for riverine and marine voyages and expeditions.
  • An opportunity to monitor our environment.
  • An opportunity to become divers.
  • An opportunity to learn aquatic disaster management.
  • An opportunity to participate in aquatic sports.
  • We Offer Skill-building Professional training courses.
  • We offer Research projects for all students of all batch.
  • We arrange Workshops and seminars periodically.
  • We organise Cultural events throughout the years.
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19 Oct, 2024

Refresher Batch No. 43 of Aquatic Disaster Management - Refresher -Underwater Diving Course (OSDMA) starts from 21st October, 2024.

19 Oct, 2024

Batch No. 246 of Aquatic Disaster Management - Underwater Diving Course (Tripura Police) starts from 21st October, 2024.

19 Jul, 2024

Batch No. 245 of Aquatic Disaster Management - Underwater Diving Course (Indo Tibetan Border Police) starts from 22nd July, 2024.

27 Jun, 2024

Batch No. 243 & 244 of Aquatic Disaster Management - Underwater Diving Course (West Bengal Police) starts from 1st July, 2024.

29 Mar, 2024

Batch No. 242 of Aquatic Disaster Management - Underwater Diving Course (NDRF) starts from 1st April, 2024.

13 Mar, 2024

A felicitation ceremony for participants of Pentathlon 2023 is being organised by Calcutta Rowing Club on 13th March, 2024.

13 Feb, 2024

Batch No. 241 of Aquatic Disaster Management - Underwater Diving Course (NDRF) starts from 19th February, 2024.

13 Feb, 2024

Urgent requirement of retired naval officer/Master Chief Petty Officer 1st class/Master Chief Petty Officer 2nd class /Chief Petty Officer to conduct theory classes on Underwater Diving for trainees of Aquatic Disaster Response Forces

08 Dec, 2023

Workshop on Environmental Laws will be held on 18th December, 2023 at SEI, Outram Ghat

05 Dec, 2023

Batch No. 240 of Aquatic Disaster Management - Underwater Diving Course (Assam Fire & Emergency Services) starts from 11th December, 2023.

05 Dec, 2023

Batch No. 239 of Aquatic Disaster Management - Underwater Diving Course (West Bengal Police) starts from 11th December, 2023.

19 Oct, 2023

Batch No. 238 of Aquatic Disaster Management - Underwater Diving Course (Himachal Pradesh SDRF) starts from 30th October, 2023.

19 Oct, 2023

Batch No. 237 of Aquatic Disaster Management - Underwater Diving Course (Assam Fire & Emergency Services) starts from 30th October, 2023.

07 Oct, 2023

Batch No. 235 and 236 of Aquatic Disaster Management - Underwater Diving Course (NDRF) starts from 9th October, 2023.

21 Sep, 2023

Remembrance of Dr. Pinaki Ranjan Chatterjee, Founder of Sea Explorers' Institute

22 Aug, 2023

Sea Explorers' Institute in collaboration with Rotary Club of India has decided to take care of the guardians of the Kolkata Ghats - the unsung boatmen. An eye checkup camp is being organized on 26th August, 2023

18 Aug, 2023

Batch No. 234 of Aquatic Disaster Management - Underwater Diving Course (Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force) starts from 5th September, 2023.

18 Aug, 2023

Batch No. 232 and 233 of Aquatic Disaster Management - Underwater Diving Course (NDRF) starts from 28th August, 2023.

09 Aug, 2023

Pentathlon Competition ( Phase- I ) comprising of Trekking, Rafting will start from 6th October, 2023, from Gaumukh to Rishikesh.

15 Jul, 2023

Batch No. 231 of Aquatic Disaster Management - Underwater Diving Course (West Bengal Police) starts from 31st July, 2023

15 Jul, 2023

Batch No. 230 of Aquatic Disaster Management - Underwater Diving Course (Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force) starts from 25th July, 2023

15 Jul, 2023

Batch No. 229 of Aquatic Disaster Management - Underwater Diving Course (Assam Fire & Emergency Services) starts from 17th July, 2023

05 Jul, 2023

Pollution Management course to start shortly. Interested candidates are requested to deposit their Bio-data at the earliest.

20 Jun, 2023

The 47th batch on Environmental Analyst Course will start from 21.06.2023

10 Jun, 2023

OBM Handling & Maintenance Course will commence from 17th July, 2023. for details contact 9007141695

05 Jun, 2023

Batch No. 228 of Aquatic Disaster Management - Underwater Diving Course (ODRAF) starts from 6th June, 2023

05 Jun, 2023

Batch No. 227 of Aquatic Disaster Management - Underwater Diving Course (Daman Fire and Emergency Services) starts from 5th June, 2023

05 Jun, 2023

Batch No. 226 of Aquatic Disaster Management - Underwater Diving Course (NDRF) starts from 5th June, 2023

05 Jun, 2023

Sea Explorers' Institute celebrated the World Environment Day by carrying out a mangrove plantation drive along the Sundari Ghat and a discussion programme at its own Outram Ghat premises.

19 May, 2023

Will Kolkata benefit from the MIGRATING MANGROVES? An open forum discussion at our Outram Ghat premises on 5th June, 2023

18 Apr, 2023

Second SCUBA Diving Course for Civilian

18 Apr, 2023

Batch No. 224 & 225 of Aquatic Disaster Management - Underwater Diving Course (NDRF) starts from 24th April, 2023

18 Apr, 2023

Admission open for Batch No. 47 of Environmental Analyst Course. 20 Seats on first come - first serve basis.

10 Mar, 2023

NDRF will start the Aquatic Disaster Management - Underwater Diving Course (6 weeks) from 13th March, 2023

10 Mar, 2023

Rajasthan SDRF will start the Basic Scuba Diving Course ( 2 weeks) from 13th March, 2023 and Aquatic Disaster Management - Underwater Diving Course (6 weeks) from 27th March, 2023

21 Feb, 2023

Collaboration work with Calcutta University

06 Feb, 2023

Annual General Meeting will be held on 11th February, 2023

19 Jan, 2023

NDRF and West Bengal Police will start the Aquatic Disaster Management - Underwater Diving Course from 30th January, 2023

16 Dec, 2022

Howrah Civil Volunteer will start the Aquatic Disaster Management - Life Saving and Rescue Operation in Flood and Tidal Water course from 19th December, 2022

05 Dec, 2022

NDRF & South Dinajpur Police will start the Aquatic Disaster Management - Underwater Diving Course from 19th December, 2022

01 Nov, 2022

Environmental Analyst course Batch No. 46 will commence with effect from 7th November, 2022.

17 Oct, 2022

Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Fire & Emergency Services will start the Aquatic Disaster Management - Underwater Diving Course from 31st October, 2022.

28 Sep, 2022

Sea Explorers' Institute will provide technical support during Durga Puja idol immersion from 5th October, 2022 to 8th October, 2022.

26 Sep, 2022

Marine Awareness Course starting today.

12 Sep, 2022

First SCUBA Diving Course for Civilian

11 Aug, 2022

Voyage from Kolkata to Birlapur and back will flag off

10 Aug, 2022

The 46th batch on Environmental Analyst Course beginning in September 2022

08 Aug, 2022

Sea Explorers’ Institute opening up its coveted Scuba Diving Course for civilians

06 Aug, 2022

The West Bengal Police Aquatic Disaster Management Course is beginning

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Oct 26, 2024

Immersion duty 2024

SEI has been helping River Traffic Police with vigil during Durga Puja Immersion 2024.

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Oct 05, 2024

Water Quality Monitoring

Water Quality Monitoring of River Hooghly during post-monsoon

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Oct 05, 2024

2 days voyage

2 Days voyage programme from Sundari Ghat to Uluberia by Seamanship course, Batch no. 66

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Sep 14, 2024

Governing Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting

Governing Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting for the year 2024-25 is held on 13th September, 2024. Thank you all the members.

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