Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education and Training (MANET), Pune, is a part of the glorious Maharashtra Academy of Engineering and Educational Research (MAEER) MIT's Group of Institutions, Pune, India.

MANET was founded in 2001 at Pune to impart world- class education in Marine Engineering. Close to 1,00,000 (one lakh) ships ply the vast oceans of the earth. These ships are in constant need of trained and skilled personnel to remain afloat and keep the marine trade ticking. MANET was MAEER'S response to this need for highly-skilled and well-trained maritime professionals.

MANET is situated at a picturesque location in Loni- Kalbhor on the banks of the Mula-Mutha River. It has an experienced and competent faculty, an excellent infrastructure and world class facilities to provide the best possible study environment for budding marine cadets. MANET 's four-year marine engineering course is recognized by the Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU), Nasik. The course is approved by the D. G. Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India. The course encompasses all aspects of marine engineering training which includes mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering as well as computer science and basic sciences.

The MANET campus has well-equipped laboratories, workshops, luxuriously furnished hostels, outdoor and indoor sports facilities, a swimming pool and a ship-in- campus. A boat club is available for the cadets to gain proficiency in boating, which is a crucial need for their maritime careers. The campus is ever buzzing excitedly with the activity of 800 cadets on the roll.

The ship-in-campus 'Training Ship-Vishwanath' assembled at the MANET campus depicts an actual ship. It occupies a place of pride at MANET. It is an excellent facility that familiarizes cadets with on board machinery and systems with operational and maintenance routine. A 3600 bridge simulator is also installed at MOL training centre MANET which adds the learning features of seafarer activities.

The placement cell at MANET supports the cadets in getting jobs in reputed shipping companies. The cell has a tie-up with MITSUI OSK Lines Maritime (India) Ltd. for absorbing cadets for gainful employment. Barber Ship Management & Mediterranean Shipping are also major recruiters. Three batches of MANET have already joined the bustling maritime profession and are working successfully all over the globe.