Maritime

The International Maritime Institute of New Zealand (IMINZ) is a leading provider of training for the fishing, maritime transport and maritime tourism industries.

At NMIT we invest in modern training equipment, including a virtual bridge navigation simulator, lifeboat, Kongsberg full mission marine engineering simulator, fast rescue boat, speed boats and New Zealand’s only three-storey fire training facility.

Based near a port that houses New Zealand’s largest fishing fleet, you’ll learn from tutors who are experienced and qualified seafarers with many years of experience between them.

Facilities

Our world-class maritime facilities ensure you’ll get hands-on, real-world experience and education.

We’re constantly upgrading our equipment and facilities to maintain our position as a world-renowned maritime institute and currently offer our students:

Bridge navigation simulators
ECDIS simulators
Full mission marine engineering simulation
Cargo ship’s lifeboat and launching davits
A fast rescue boat
New Zealand’s only three-storey maritime fire-fighting training facility

In this section

Maritime Offshore Operations STCW

NMIT provides internationally recognised statutory maritime STCW qualifications and short STCW ancillary courses to support your maritime career.

Maritime Engineering

If working on high-tech engines and systems while travelling the world earning big money sounds like your dream job, then you should consider a career in marine engineering.

Maritime Domestic Operations

NMIT provides the entry-level training you’ll need to secure a job in the maritime tourism or superyacht industry and ongoing training for those already working in them.

Maritime Commercial Fishing

Nelson is Australasia’s largest seafood port so there’s no better place to study for a future in the industry.