Professional Marine and Offshore Training Courses Approved by USCG, FCC And Others in Santa Rosa CA
Established in 1952, Elkins Marine Training, as part of the Elkins group, provides training and consultancy to the shipping and offshore industries worldwide. EMTI has helped thousands of professional mariners, offering courses approved by the United States Coast Guard or other appropriate certifying bodies in compliance with IMO/STCW.
With courses and certificates recognized by various maritime administrations around the world, EMTI works with selected local partners in numerous international sites. EMTI also offers expert marine consultancy to government agencies, shipping companies and other organizations, and specializes in Maritime Security.
EMTI offers a broad range of courses for the diverse Marine and Offshore sectors. The school provides specialized training, as well as fully compliant courses in accordance with the guidelines of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW), International Safety Management (ISM) Code, and International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS ).
Where appropriate, the courses are approved by various internationally certifying bodies, such as the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Det Norske Veritas (DNV), United States Maritime Administration (MARAD), United States Navy (USN) and Military Sealift Command (MSC).

Training Programs
Marine and Offshore Courses
- STCW Basic Training
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities
- First Aid & CPR
- Basic Fire Fighting
- Personal Survival Techniques
- GMDSS Radio Operator
- GMDSS Radio Maintainer
- Tank Ship Familiarization (Dangerous Liquids)
- Tank Ship Dangerous Liquids
- Advanced Fire Fighting
- Radar
- ARPA
- Bridge Resource Management
- Proficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboatman)
- Fast Rescue Boat
- Radio Officer / Electronics Officer Program
- Marine Radio Operator Permit (MROP)
- General Radiotelephone Operator License w/Radar (GROL)
- 2nd Class Radioelectronics Officer Course
- 2nd Class Radiotelegraph Operators License Course
- Career Coaching Class
- Comptia A+ Computer Certification
- Comptia Network+ Computer Certification
- Comptia Security+ Computer Certification
- ISM Code Familiarization/Internal Auditor
- ISM Code Lead Auditor
- MSC Navy Helo Fire Fighting Course
- Small Arms
- IMO Compliance Regulations Course
- Commercial Diving / Submarine Contractors Supervision Course
College Credits for Elkins Courses
- Basic Fire Fighting (BFF) - Credit: 1
- First Aid & Cpr (FA/CPR) - Credit: .5
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR) - Credit: combinable
- Personal Survival Techniques (PST) - Credit: 1
- Bridge Resource Management (BRM) - Credit: 1.5
- Basic & Advanced Fire Fighting (BAFF) - Credit: 2.5
- Company Security Officer (CSO) - Credit: 1
- Port/Facility Security Officer (P/FSO) - Credit: 1
- Global Maritime Distress & Safety System - Maintainer (GMDSS-M) - Credit: 6
- Global Maritime Distress & Safety System - General Operator Certificate (GMDSS-GOC) - Credit: 5
- General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) - Credit: 2.5
- Maritime Security Awareness (MSA) - Credit: combinable
- Maritime Security for Military, First Responder and Law Enforcement Personnel (MSLEP) - Credit: 1
- Proficiency In Fast Rescue Boat (PFRB) - Credit: 2
- Proficiency In Survival Craft (PSC)(Lifeboatman) - Credit: 2.5
- Ship/Vessel Security Officer (S/VSO) - Credit: 1
- Tankship Familiarization (TSFAM) - Credit: 2
Military Courses
Coast Guard
- Seamanship
- Basic Ship Operations
- Basic Naval Training
- Advanced Naval Training
- Radar Operations & Navigation
- Advanced Navigation
- Military Tactics
- Military Command
- CBR Defense
- Basic Fire Fighting
- Advanced Fire Fighting Damage Control Techniques
- First Responder
- Law Enforcement Training
- Vessel Search Procedures
- Fast Boat Operations
- Weapons Training (Small Arms)
- Surveillance Patrol Boat
- Fast Rescue Boat Handling
- Search & Rescue
- Coastal Planning & Coordination
- Command & Control
- Helicopter Rescue Training
- Basic First Aid / CPR
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Medical Evacuation
- Basic Engineering
- Advanced / Chief Engineering
- Logistics & Operational Planning
- Facilities Management
- Shore Based Helo Operations
- Basic Diving
- Advanced Diving
Navy
- Basic Induction Course
- Navy Track Training
- Operations
- Deck
- Engineering
- Administrative, Personnel & Supply
- Navy Team Training
- Fire Fighting & Damage Control
- Aviation Operations / Helo
- Navigation
- Defensive Operations
- ASuW Attack
- Multi-Platform ASuW Attack Coordination
- Davit & Boat / RHIB
- Rescue & Assistance
- Navy Special Advanced Training
- Missile Control Systems
- Electronic Warfare Systems
- Boat Engines & Boat Engineer
- Fire Control Systems
- Ship’s Service Diesel Generators (SSDG) & Electrical Distribution System
- Deck Systems
- Navigation Methods
- C2 Systems
- Main Propulsion Diesel Engines (MPDE)
- Radar Systems
- Specialized Tailored Courses
Security Courses
Coastal Security
- Surveillance Patrol Boat Training
- Fast Rescue Boat Handling
- Maritime Security for Military, First Responder and Law Enforcement Personnel
- Port and Ship Security Assessments & Plans
- Coast Guard Training
ISPS Courses
- Ship / Vessel Security Officer
- Port / Facility Security Officer
- Company Security Officer
- Maritime Security Awareness
Last updated Sep 13, 2023