IITE Maritime Academy is preparing to start a new batch of the Niyami Certificate-2 course.
IITE Maritime Academy stated that classes for the new batch of the Niyami Certificate-2 course will begin tomorrow. Interested individuals can still register by calling 7921961. The academy noted that anyone who can speak Dhivehi and English, knows basic mathematics, and can understand the course materials is eligible to participate.
This course, which paves the way to obtain the license required to captain Category C, B, and D vessels, is conducted over a duration of 30 hours. Approved by the Maldives Transport and Civil Aviation, the course will teach marine regulations, communication equipment, navigation, safety, communication, and general information about vessels.
IITE Maritime Academy is the longest-running academy conducting maritime courses in the Maldives. The academy has successfully conducted 598 batches of Niyami Course-2 so far, including in Male' and the atolls. In addition to Niyami Certificate-2, the academy also conducts Niyami Certificate-1, crew courses, and marine mechanic courses.