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The Maritime Institute - Merchant Marine Training Programs

Deck & Engineering Courses, Lower Tonnage Licenses, Boater Education Series, and Government Vessels Courses in San Diego, CA

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The Maritime Institute (Formerly Training Resources, Maritime Institute TRLMI) is a provider of professional maritime training and the training center is located in San Diego California. TRLMI provides deck and engineering professionals the required courses for initial endorsement and career enhancing upgrade training.

For those seeking to enter the Merchant Marine for the first time, TRLMI provides the courses required to meet the minimum standards for entry into the industry and they are fully dedicated to providing each student with the tools needed to successfully achieve their career ambitions.

Training Resources Maritime Institute (TRLMI) is formed as a result of a merger between Training Resources Ltd Inc and Maritime Institute Inc. in June 2018. Training Resources Ltd Inc (TRL) has been a leader in the Maritime Training industry for over 20 years and Maritime Institute Inc. was founded in 1976 to serve the training needs of both professional and recreational mariners. In 2021, The Maritime Institute acquired Mid Atlantic Maritime Academy (MAMA) located in Virginia.

TRLMI’s Training Center, experienced instructors, and comprehensive courses, satisfy the U.S. Coast Guard, International Maritime Organization (IMO), and U.S. Navy requirements.

The Training Center facilities include; Full Mission Ship Simulator, ECDIS, Radar, GMDSS, QMED support training shops, classrooms and more.

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Training Programs

Captains License Courses

Online Courses

Engineering Courses

  • Able Seafarer Engine (ASE) - San Diego, CA
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) - San Diego, CA
  • Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher (AFR) - San Diego, CA
  • Advanced Fire Fighting Revalidation (AFRV) - San Diego, CA
  • Basic Training Refresher STCW (BTR) - San Diego, CA
  • Basic Training Revalidation STCW (BTRV) - San Diego, CA
  • Basic Training STCW (BST) - San Diego, CA
  • Engine Room Resource Management (ERM) - San Diego, CA
  • High Voltage Safety Course (HVS) - San Diego, CA
  • Leadership and Teamworking Skills (LTS) - San Diego, CA
  • Management of Electrical and Electronic Control Equipment (MEECE) - San Diego, CA
  • QMED Electrician / Refrigerating Engineer (QMEDERE) - San Diego, CA
  • QMED Fireman/Watertender & Oiler (QMEDFOWT) - San Diego, CA
  • QMED Pumpman / Machinist (QMEDPM) - San Diego, CA
  • Qualified Assessor (QA) San Diego, CA
  • Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch Assessments (RFPEW) - San Diego, CA
  • Small Vessel Refrigeration Course (SVR) - San Diego, CA
  • Train the Trainer (TTT) - Alameda, CA
  • Train the Trainer (TTT) - San Diego, CA

Recreational Mariners Courses

  • Diesel Engine Maintenance (DEM) - San Diego, CA
  • Marine Electrical Systems (MES) - San Diego, CA
  • Outboard Motor Operations & Maintenance (OMOM) - San Diego, CA

Government Vessel Courses

  • Government Vessel Course (GV) - San Diego, CA
  • Government Vessel Readiness Refresher (RR) - San Diego, CA
  • Security Watch Stander Advanced (SWA) - San Diego, CA
  • Security Watch Stander Basic (SWB) - San Diego, CA
  • Ship’s Reaction Force Training (SRT) - San Diego, CA
  • Small Arms Training and Qualification Course (SA) - San Diego, CA

LAST UPDATED ON Aug 12, 2023