The 47th batch on Environmental Analyst Course will start on 21.06.2023 and admission open for another 15 days. <-> 6 teams are registered for up coming Pentathlon Competition. <-> ADMISSION NOTIFICATION: Applications are invited for “Environmental Analyst Course” (Batch-47 & 48), approved by West Bengal State Council of Vocational Training. Willing candidates are requested to submit application. <-> Will Kolkata benefit from the MIGRATING MANGROVES? An open forum discussion at our Outram Ghat premises on 5th June, 2023. <-> A Pentathlon Competition comprising of Trekking, Rafting, Kayaking, Rowing and Sailing from Gaumukh to Kolkata is being held. Interested organizations / candidates from all over India can apply. <-> 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.

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Sep 21, 2023

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

Dr. Pinaki Ranjan Chatterjee (28 March 1945 - 23 September 1983), a distinguished scientist, philosopher, explorer, voyager, swimmer and oarsman was the founder of Sea Explorers’ Institute, India. Pinaki Chatterjee was born into a learned brahmin family in Kolkata, West Bengal in India. He was the eldest child of Rathindranath Chatterjee (father) and Nilima Chatterjee (mother). In 1969, at the age of 23, Pinaki Chatterjee along with George Albert Duke of Indian Navy, rowed for 36 days from Calcutta, along the treacherous Bay of Bengal, to Port Blair, Andaman. For this unprecedented historic voyage, the duo was honoured by the then President of India, Dr. Zakir Hussain, Prime Minister Mrs. India Gandhi and many others. Dr. Chatterjee conceptualised the idea of an institute that would unearth the resources of the Sea and would also promote adventure and exploration. Thus, developed the concept of the Sea Explorers’ Institute. Pinaki had some revolutionary ideas around sustainability and sustenance of human being. One such idea was to create floating islands that could join to form a larger island. This concept that he envisioned could be used by vulnerable populations to overcome natural calamities. Pinaki was immensely influenced by the Norwegian adventurer, Thor Heyerdahl. He wanted to row to Indonesia to understand more about the maritime challenges of the sea route and the effects of current. He was planning for this expedition under the banner of his dream organisation “Sea Explorers’ Institute” that remained incomplete because of his untimely demise. Four decades will be completed on 23rd September 2023 since the fateful day that we lost him. Today, on behalf of the fraternity of Sea Explorers’ Institute, family and friends, we remember Him with a promise to fulfil all his dreams in making this world a better place to live.

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Aug 19, 2023

An Eye and Health checkup camp on 26th August, 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

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Jun 05, 2023

5th June 2023 World Environment Day celebration

Sea Explorers' Institute celebrated the World Environment Day by carrying out a mangrove plantation drive along the Sundari Ghat. We know that mangroves are a remedy for threats arising from climate change. Stalwart researchers like Dr Pranabes Sanyal, Dr Punarbasu Chowdhury and Dr Sumit Mandal joined an open house discussion with renowned practitioners like Uma Shankar Mondal to understand whether Kolkata will benefit from the migrating mangroves. Dr Sudeshna Chatterjee said that the institute is open for scholars who wish to monitor these mangroves that were planted today and document its findings.

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Mar 25, 2023

SEI spreads Marine Awareness for college girls of Kolkata.

College students from Deshbandhu College for Girls underwent a preliminary Marine Awareness course at SEI on 25th March, 2023. The students who are part of NSS got first hand exposure with kayaking, rowing and OBM handling. The faculty who attended, regarded the exposure as a rich learning for them.

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First Responders - Aapda Mitra Course

To equip the first responders with adequate and effective skills in aquatic disaster management. This includes imparting of life saving techniques, crowd and trauma handling techniques, post disaster health management skills.


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Scuba Diving Course

To equip the trainees with the skills of scuba in diving tank and open water so that they qualify as professional scuba divers (PADI) either to pursue a profession or a passion or both.


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Aquatic Disaster Management-Refresher Underwater Diving Course on Life Saving & Salvage

To enable underwater divers who have already undergone training on deep diving hone their skills further and remain underwater rescue operation ready.


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Aquatic Disaster Management-Underwater Deep Diving Course on Life Saving & Salvage

To enable underwater divers to work to a depth of 33 ft. for the purpose of salvage and rescue operation in underwater.


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Aquatic Disaster Management-Life-Saving and Rescue Operation in Flood and Tidal Water

Learning of practical application of techniques for rescue operations in water.


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Pollution Management Course

To impart practitioners knowledge to students, scholars and researchers working in areas related to environment.


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Environmental Analyst Course (Approved by the Technical Education Department, Government of West Bengal)

The course attempts to train and to develop human resources for gainful employment in laboratories, industries and similar organization engaged in analyzing and monitoring the environment.


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Seamanship & Navigation Course

To train students in practical seamanship, basic chart work and handling of boats, under sail and oars. It develops capabilities to undertake riverine and maritime exploration along with their resources.


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Marine Awareness Course

To train and generate awareness about the sea and water-borne activities among school, college and university students.


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