How to Apply
Enrolling at EMTIN is straightforward. Follow these six steps to secure your place on any of our IMO-approved courses.
Choose Your Course
Browse our full course catalogue and identify the programme that matches your certification requirements or career goals. Not sure which course you need? Call us on 08033034202 and our team will advise you.
Browse Courses →Check the Schedule
Review the 2026 or 2027 course schedule to find a start date that suits you. Green indicates availability. Fully booked months are shown in red — contact us to join the waiting list.
View 2026 Schedule →Complete the Enrolment Form
Fill in the online enrolment form on the relevant course page, or download and return a paper form. You will need: full name, date of birth, nationality, seafarer's discharge book number (if applicable), and contact details.
Pay Your Course Fees
Course fees are payable before commencement. Payment can be made by bank transfer, mobile money, or in person at our Owerri office. Corporate and company-sponsored bookings are invoiced separately. Contact us for a fee schedule.
Contact Us →Attend Your Training
Arrive at our training centre in Owerri (or the agreed venue) on the confirmed start date. Bring your original identification documents, medical fitness certificate, and any prerequisite certificates. Training runs Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00.
Receive Your Certificate
On successful completion of assessments and practical exercises, you will receive your IMO-approved EMTIN certificate. Certificates are issued within five working days of course completion. STCW certificates are endorsed by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).
Watch: How to Apply (Short Guide)
A quick walkthrough of the EMTIN application process.
What You Will Need
Valid identification
International passport or national ID card
Medical fitness certificate
ENG1 or equivalent — required for STCW courses
Passport photographs
Two recent colour passport photographs
Prerequisite certificates
Where applicable — e.g. BST before Advanced Fire Fighting
Completed enrolment form
Available on each course page or from our office
Proof of payment
Bank receipt or payment confirmation
Ready to Enrol?
Call us on 08033034202 or send a WhatsApp message and we will guide you through the process.