Northeast Maritime Institute

Northeast Maritime Institute NMI is a maritime education & training institute, providing both higher-ed and continuing-ed. In 1987 Capt. Adrian L. Lonsdale, USCG (Ret.), USMM (U.S.

Northeast Maritime Institute began in 1981 as a New England branch of the Tidewater School of Navigation based in Norfolk, Virginia. Merchant Marine) assumed ownership and changed the name to Northeast Maritime, Inc. In 1995, Eric Dawicki, USMM Third Mate and Ship Management Consultant, and Angela Dawicki took ownership of Northeast Maritime. In 1996, the school changed its name to Northeast Marit

ime Institute (NMI) and relocated to New Bedford, MA. In 2001 the Institute moved to Fairhaven, Massachusetts, in an award winning restored historic Federal style building. In the last thirty years Northeast Maritime Institute has grown into one of the largest privately held maritime education facilities in the United States. The institute has educated thousands of mariner students at all levels of U.S. Coast Guard licenses and documentation. The Institute continues to remain active with the International Maritime Organization and the International Maritime Lecturer’s Association.

⚓ Master the essentials of ship construction and stability with NEMO’s USCG-approved online course. Designed for aspirin...
08/21/2026

⚓ Master the essentials of ship construction and stability with NEMO’s USCG-approved online course. Designed for aspiring Officers in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) on vessels over 500 GT, this comprehensive program covers:

✅ Ship construction fundamentals
✅ Load lines, rudders, and propellers
✅ Displacement and buoyancy
✅ Stability, list and trim, and free surface effect

This 40-hour course is accessible online, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Ready to advance your maritime journey?

Learn more here: https://northeastmaritimeonline.com/product/ship-construction-basic-ship-stability-operational/

There’s nothing better than having our College of Maritime Science alumni back on campus! ⚓ Congratulations to Samuel Ba...
08/20/2026

There’s nothing better than having our College of Maritime Science alumni back on campus! ⚓
 
Congratulations to Samuel Baum, Cohort 14 graduate, on successfully completing Apprentice Mate Steersman this week! It’s always exciting to see our graduates return to NMI as they continue building their careers and reaching new milestones in the maritime industry.
 
A big thank you to instructor Mike Lynch for his guidance and support throughout the course.
 
Once part of the NMI community, always part of the NMI community. 💙
 

08/19/2026

NMI’s Central Gulf Campus continues to grow! We’re excited to announce the opening of our new firefighting training facility in Houma, Louisiana. 🔥⚓

This new facility expands the hands-on training available to mariners throughout the Gulf region. With firefighting, pool, and medical training capabilities now available on site, students can complete all practical assessment components of Basic Training right at our Central Gulf Campus.

This expansion is another step forward in making high-quality maritime safety training more accessible while continuing to provide mariners with the practical skills and experience they need on the job.

Learn more about our new firefighting training facility here: https://nmi.edu/blog/northeast-maritime-institute-opens-new-firefighting-training-facility-at-central-gulf-campus/

⚓ We’re less than a week away from welcoming our College of Maritime Science students back to campus! We’re excited to s...
08/18/2026

⚓ We’re less than a week away from welcoming our College of Maritime Science students back to campus!

We’re excited to see both new and returning faces, kick off a new academic year, and see what’s ahead for our students. From time in the classroom to hands-on training and experiences on the water, it’s going to be a great year at NMI. 💙

Our Northeast Campus is running an Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) course this January! This 80-hour in...
08/17/2026

Our Northeast Campus is running an Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) course this January! This 80-hour in-person course prepares you to earn your OUPV license—perfect for operating charter boats, fishing vessels, and more!

📍 Location: 32 Washington St., Fairhaven MA
🗓 Dates: September 28 - October 9
📩 Schedule Now: Email [email protected] or call (508) 992-4025

Learn more about the course here: https://nmi.edu/maritime-training/courses/operator-of-uninspected-passenger-vessels-oupv/

Congratulations to our students Elizabeth, Georgi, and Robert on completing their ECDIS training and taking another step...
08/14/2026

Congratulations to our students Elizabeth, Georgi, and Robert on completing their ECDIS training and taking another step forward in their maritime careers. ⚓🎉
 
A special thank you to our instructor, Kurt DeCicco! Great instructors are an essential part of preparing confident, capable mariners for the industry. 🌊👏
 

Be prepared when it matters most. NEMO°’s Search & Rescue course gives mariners the knowledge and skills needed to respo...
08/13/2026

Be prepared when it matters most.

NEMO°’s Search & Rescue course gives mariners the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively during emergency situations at sea.
With a flexible hybrid format, complete your coursework online before putting your knowledge into practice.

⚓ USCG & STCW Approved
💻 Flexible Hybrid Training
🌊 Built for Professional Mariners

🔗 Learn more here: https://northeastmaritimeonline.com/product/search-and-rescue/

⚓ Ready to earn your Captain’s License? Take the next step in your maritime career with in-person Captain’s courses at N...
08/12/2026

⚓ Ready to earn your Captain’s License?
 
Take the next step in your maritime career with in-person Captain’s courses at Northeast Maritime Institute in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
Our upcoming Captain’s Track includes:
 
🧭 OUPV | Sept. 28 – Oct. 9
⚓ 100 Ton Upgrade | Oct. 12 – Oct. 14
🚢 200 Ton Upgrade | Oct. 19 – Oct. 23
 
Whether you’re working toward your first Captain’s License or upgrading your credentials, our in-person courses give you the training and knowledge to keep moving forward in your maritime career.
 
📍 32 Washington St, Fairhaven MA
📧 [email protected]
📞 (508) 992-4025
 
Contact us today to learn more or reserve your spot!
 

⚓ Advance your maritime career with GMDSS certification from Northeast Maritime Online (NEMO°). Our USCG-approved GMDSS ...
08/11/2026

⚓ Advance your maritime career with GMDSS certification from Northeast Maritime Online (NEMO°).

Our USCG-approved GMDSS course is completed 100% online, giving mariners the flexibility to train from anywhere without sacrificing quality.

Gain hands-on experience through interactive virtual simulations covering essential GMDSS equipment, including VHF and MF/HF radios, Inmarsat-C, NAVTEX, EPIRB, SART, and more. When you’re ready, complete your final exam online through our secure HALO° Exams platform.

Ready to get certified? Learn more here: https://northeastmaritimeonline.com/product/global-maritime-distress-and-safety-system-gmdss/

Join our Able Seaman Course at Northeast Maritime Institute’s Northeast Campus this September!This USCG-approved program...
08/10/2026

Join our Able Seaman Course at Northeast Maritime Institute’s Northeast Campus this September!

This USCG-approved program gives you the training required to serve as deck crew on oceangoing and inland vessels, including tugs, towboats, offshore supply vessels, ferries, and cargo ships.

📍 32 Washington Street, Fairhaven MA
🗓 Septmeber 14 - September 25

Have questions or ready to register? Our team is here to help:
📧 [email protected]
📱 (508) 992-4025

View our full 2026 in-person course schedule here: https://nmi.edu/course-schedule/?location=2

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32 Washington Street
Fairhaven, MA
02719

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+15089924025

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