Overview
The Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET) is a private deemed university located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The institution is dedicated to maritime education and training, and is described as a technology-oriented institute of higher education in India focused on maritime studies.
AMET functions as a deemed-to-be university under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, which provides the statutory framework under which certain higher education institutions in India are conferred deemed university status by the central government on the recommendation of the University Grants Commission.
As a specialised institution, AMET concentrates on academic programmes and training related to the maritime sector. Its location in Chennai places it within one of India's major coastal urban centres along the Bay of Bengal, a region historically associated with port activity and seafaring trades.
References
Adapted from the English Wikipedia article on the Academy of Maritime Education and Training.