General Information
The Institute was established in 1985 through a German aid programme. It offers maritime and shore based courses. At present the maritime division of the Institute is fully funded by the Government of Tonga.
The Institute has STCW Ratification
The Type of Institute is GOVERNMENTAL
Languages: English/Tongan
15 Full-Time Lecturers
4 Part-Time Lecturers
Max 112 Candidates
Availability of Accommodation
Overseas Candidates
Basic Programmes Leading to Deck Officer Watchkeeping Certificate
Basic Programmes Leading to Engineering Officer Watchkeeping Certificate
Upgrading Courses Leading to Deck Officer Certificate
Upgrading Courses Leading to Engineering Officer Certificate
Availability of Short Courses
Availability of Ratings Courses

Training Facilities
Seamanship Laboratory
Meteorological Laboratory
Language Laboratory
Computer Laboratory
Fire-Fighting Training Facilities
Survival Training Facilities
Marine Pollution Prevention Training Facilities
Engineering Workshop
Diesel Power Plant/Workshop

Study Programmes and Short Courses
Deck Officer Watchkeeping Certificate Programme
Engineering Officer Watchkeeping Certificate Programme
Deck Officer Watchkeeping Certificate Upgrading Programme
Engineering Officer Watchkeeping Certificate Upgrading Programme
Basic Fire-Fighting
Advanced Fire-Fighting
Personal Survival
Proficiency in Survival
Radar Observer & Plotting
Medical Emergency Basic Training
Medical Emergency First Aid
Medical Care
Oil Tanker Familiarization
Chemical Tanker Familiarization
Liquid Gas Tanker Familiarization
Basic Stability
Other Courses