Mercantile Seamen Training Institute (MSTI)

2, Customs Road, Fort Galle, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
94 9 34004

General Information
MSTI conducts training courses for deck officers (class 3), able-bodied seamen, oilers, cooks and stewards. The training schemes include shore based training and on-the-job training on board vessels. Duration is between 2 years (cooks & stewards) and 3.5 years (deck officers). It also provides board, lodging and recreation facilities.
The Institute has STCW Ratification
The Type of Institute is PRIVATE
Languages: English
8 Full-Time Lecturers
8 Part-Time Lecturers
Max 80 Candidates
Avaialability of Meals
Overseas Candidates
Basic Programmes Leading to Deck Officer Watchkeeping Certificate
Upgrading Courses Leading to Deck Officer Certificate
Availability of Short Courses

Training Facilities
Language Laboratory
Computer Laboratory
Fire-Fighting Training Facilities
Survival Training Facilities
Engineering Workshop
Diesel Power Plant/Workshop

Study Programmes and Short Courses
Deck Officer Watchkeeping Certificate Programme
Deck Officer Watchkeeping Certificate Upgrading Programme
Basic Fire-Fighting
Advanced Fire-Fighting
Personal Survival
Proficiency in Survival
Radar Observer & Plotting
Radar Simulator
ARPA Simulator
Medical Emergency First Aid
Other Courses