The ARI evolved under the leadership of Captain S.S.S.Rewari, a seasoned seafarer, an eminent academician and an excellent trainer.

He founded Applied Research International in Mid Nineties after leaving an indelible imprint on the cause of maritime education in India as Principal, LBS CAMSAR (Lal Bahadur Shastri College of Advanced Maritime Studies and Research, Mumbai); Captain Superintendent, T.S. Rajendra and Director, Education and Training, FOSMA.

Founded in mid nineties, the ARI has fast grown to become one of the leaders in the areas of Simulation, IT & e Business and Education & Learning. Our sustained development is the result of our commitment to excellence and innovation and leverages on our over 300 skilled associates specializing in Software and Hardware Technologies, Navigation, Engineering, Academics & Research, HRD, Naval Defence and Marine Industry processes.Innovation is the key driving force at ARI which makes it the only company in Asia Pacific Region which has indigenously developed more than 20 world class simulators and IT products. Our lists of clients include Training Institutes, Ports & Terminals, Defense Establishments, Government Bodies, Ship Management and Ship Owning Companies, Naval Establishments, Automobile Companies, Real Estate and Various IT Services related Companies across the globe.

ARI offers a comprehensive range of advanced Simulators for Driving, Navigation, Engine & Propulsion, Gantry Cranes, Cargo Handling, Communication, and Industrial Processes. ARI has more than 70 simulator installations to its credit. Besides India, ARI simulators are installed in countries like Croatia, Greece, Romania, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Number of successful installation around the world highlights the fact that a proven solution and support system is in place for all of our customers. ARI's Cargo Handling Simulator Suite ‘MASCOT' was awarded Dubai International Maritime Award 2005 for its innovativeness and perceived practicality.

ARI's IT and e-Business unit offers customized, reliable, comprehensive and cost effective technology solutions .ARI IT products include e-Governance solutions, Knowledge Management System, Risk Assessment Solutions and document and workflow management applications. Services provided by us include Business Process Consulting, Customized application development, Off shoring, IT System Integration Services and a comprehensive 24X7 support infrastructure. Our products and services emerge from the combined application of IT expertise with deep domain knowledge and are being applauded for their relevancy and precision by our growing list of customers.

Applied Research International is one of the Asia's leading maritime training institutions having trained over 25,000 maritime professionals of various nationalities. ARI offers programs designed for every stage of career in shipping from entry level training and distance learning programs for cadets, to higher level competency & professional training for marine officers. Extensive use of technology and interactive teaching methodologies are key features of the education process at ARI . ARI vision of quality Maritime Education addresses international competency norms and also factors in the needs of Marine Industry and Individuals. ARI was awarded the Lloyd's List Middle East – Indian Subcontinent Award 2005 for its outstanding performance and contribution to “Maritime Training and Development”.

Today, more than ever, new technologies and processes are shaping the way virtually every industry does business, and ARI aims at playing an important role in this evolution.