Welcome to CMI
We are pleased to introduce to you the Caribbean Maritime
Institute; the premier educational institution of choice for
higher learning, training, research and consultancy in the
Western Hemisphere.
Born out of co-operation between the Government of Jamaica
and the Government of the Kingdom of Norway to train
professional seafarers, the Institute has extended its reach
globally and is today recognized as a centre of excellence for
tertiary maritime education in the Caribbean.
In the context of maritime education and training institutions,
the CMI is number one. We are the home of world class
logistics and industry leaders.
The CMI enjoys the elite status of being the only International
approved maritime education and training institution in
Jamaica. The recent ISO certification of our quality system
by Lloyds of London bears testament to the fact that CMI is a
world class institution. The endorsement of our programmes by local and international
certifying body has put us on the world stage.
Our portfolio of programmes is designed to equip students
to enter a tough and competitive job market. Our record in
gaining employment for our students is impressive. That is why
we boast the highest rate of placement of our graduates than
any other tertiary institution in Jamaica.
Our training is done by an expert team of highly qualified
professionals supported by state of the art equipment to
facilitate learning.
We would welcome the opportunity to further present
ourselves to you and to discuss your interest in contracting any
of the services we offer.
Seafaring as a Career
Yes! Yes! and Yes!
Set your own career path on modern ships like tankers,
container ships, cruise ships, ferries or even the coast guard
vessels. These careers pay handsomely and you can advance
very quickly in your desired career path by engaging in various
exciting activities which are sure to land you at the top of your
ladder.
Oil Tankers
Cruise Ships
Ferries
Naval Vessels
Container Vessels
Coast Guard Vessels
Luxury Yachts
War Vessels
CMI offers professional seafaring programmes that prepare
you for two officer career paths, deck and engineering.
Unprecedented growth and retirement rates in the Merchant
Marine Industry are driving the demand in many varied
careers to unforeseen levels. Professional working life on
board commercial ships of all types, delivers a challenging
and rewarding experience one that you are sure to enjoy. You
can truly experience the world and broaden your horizon by
interacting with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
by becoming international citizen and by exploring frontiers.
Careers at sea also come with a host of other perks, like
months of vacation time instead of weeks. Plus there are many
other offshore opportunities in port management, regulatory
enforcement, training education, as well as fleet operations,
management or repair just to name a few.
Employers seek our cadets and graduates and consider them
to be world class among the best. Most important of all, as our
graduates keep telling us, having a life style, of a career at sea
means the world is your oyster.
Marine Navigation
This three (3) year programme prepares you for a career as a
ship’s deck officer. You will study the major principles of marine
navigation, seamanship, meteorology, ship construction and
stability. Then you put these themes to work on campus using
the marine communications and bridge simulators and in real-
time, onboard your ship during your sea time.
As a deck officer, you are a key member of the ship’s
management team. While, on watch, deck officers make
decisions on steering and manoeuvring the ship, as well as,
monitor navigation and communications.
In port they are responsible for the ship’s cargo and researching
stability requirements.
This role requires you to be decisive.
To bring a centre of calm when dealing with a crisis
To demonstrate a leadership style that inspires confidence
in others who must follow your instructions
Marine Engineering
This three (3) year programme prepares you for a career as a
ship’s engineering officer in the commercial marine industry.
You’ll build broad-based knowledge of the highly complex
engineering systems of a modern ship. You’ll study the major
principles of mechanical and hydraulic machinery, electrical
systems and distribution, instrumentation and controls systems
and computer and information technology. Then you’ll put the
theory to work in the operation of a state of the art propulsion
plant simulator at the campus and onboard a vessel during your
sea time.
As an engineering officer you’ll be a key part of the ship’s
management team. If equipment breaks down while you’re at
sea, it will be up to you to determine how to dismantle it, repair
it and put it back into operation. Your greatest assets in this
field are your engineering know-how and problem solving skills.
Deck Officers are responsible for the navigation, communications, cargo and overall management of the ship
and the people on board.
Engineering Officers are responsible for the operation and
maintenance of the engines and all the mechanical and
electrical equipment throughout the ship