The institute at Karjat was established on 15 June 2009, and was named Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy or AEMA.
The official inauguration of AEMA was done by then CEO (Anglo-Eastern Group), Mr. Peter Cremers and his wife, Mrs. Myriam Cremers on 2nd February 2010. Ship owners and industry experts from across the globe who support Anglo-Eastern Group were also present on the occasion. The first batch of DNS training with 120 Deck Cadets commenced at AEMA on 1st August 2009. AEMA’s growth to date has been nothing less than spectacular. After DNS programme, the first batch of GME training with 40 Engine Cadets commenced at AEMA on 1st February 2010 and the first batch of ETO training with 40 Electrical candidates commenced at AEMA on 1st July 2012.