IITE Maritime Academy to start a new batch of Niyami Course-2 on February 8

IITE Maritime Academy is preparing to conduct an additional batch of the Niyami Certificate-2 course in Male' City.

The academy stated that classes for the course will begin on February 8. Interested individuals can now 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 30-hour course paves the way for obtaining the captain's license required to operate Category C, B, and D vessels. Conducted with the permission of the Maldives Transport and Civil Aviation Authority, the course will teach maritime 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. To date, the academy has successfully conducted 590 batches of the Niyami Course-2 in Male' and the atolls. This month alone, 6 batches of the Niyami Course-2 have been successfully conducted in Male'.

The courses commonly conducted by IITE Maritime Academy include the Niyami Certificate-2, Niyami Certificate-1 course, crew course, and marine mechanic course. Various batches of these are conducted in Male' and the atolls every year.