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Gadites Maritime & Navigational Institute (GMNI) - Maritime & STCW Training

STCW Safety and Security, Navigation and Maritime Career Training Programs in Nassau, Bahamas

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Located in Nassau, Bahamas, Gadites Maritime & Navigational Institute (GMNI) provides maritime education and training in the Bahamas. The Bahamas Port Authority has registered hundreds of seafarers on behalf of GMNI’s technical training; and over 15,000 certified seamen have passed through the doors of GMNI. The institute is committed to cultivating skilled and knowledgeable maritime professionals who uphold the highest standards of safety and excellence at sea.

Gadites offers a diverse range of courses and programs tailored to meet the evolving needs of the maritime industry. From the Royal Bahamas Police Force to private-owned institutions to Boat Captains, Gadites continuously caters to the capacity and quality of learning necessary for able-bodied seamen to represent themselves and their respective home country.

Whether you aspire to be a captain, engineer, or navigator or pursue a career in marine technology, the experienced instructors and state-of-the-art facilities are here to support your journey. The curriculum blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical experience.

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Training Programs

STCW & Maritime Programs

  • Standard of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Course: During this course, students will cover theoretical and practical components in topics such as personal safety, social responsibility, first responder/aider techniques and principles of fire. For the practical training, students will be in contact with Gadites Maritime's Firefighting grounds on their campus; the survival training session will be conducted either on a beach or in a pool based on weather conditions.
  • Gadites Maritime Advanced Navigation Course: Training for the seafarers through various levels of learning acquiring new skills and knowledge
  • Gadites Maritime Seaman's Total Career Package: This is an 18-month course, theory along with practical and travel time is an additional 4 weeks.
  • Security Courses: Choose between various courses focused on Maritime Professional Security Awareness and training programs.

LAST UPDATED ON Apr 8, 2024