MTI starts a new batch of "Niyami Course-2" in Male'

The Maldives Maritime Institute (MTI) has started a new batch of the "Niyami Course-2" in Male'.

While 12 individuals registered for the course which began today at MTI's Male' campus, 8 participants attended today's sessions. MTI stated that the course, scheduled to run for a duration of four days (30 hours), will teach modules including navigation, communication, and general information about dhonis (vessels).

"Niyami Course-2" is a course that facilitates obtaining the license required to captain Category-B vessels, which can travel up to 24 miles outside the atolls of the Maldives.

The Maritime Training Institute (MTI) is currently the fastest-growing training institute in the Maldivian maritime industry. The institute conducts many courses required to develop the maritime sector.

Astral Marine, operated by MTI, also provides many services related to the maritime sector. These include commercial services such as registering and renewing registrations for dhonis and safaris, providing insurance and processing claims for dhoni and safari vessels, renewing and issuing new vessel safety certificates, and renewing vessel driving licenses as well as issuing licenses for new applicants.