The Bahamas Maritime Training Institute (“BMTI” or the “Institute”) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit corporation incorporated in The Bahamas on January 12, 2000. BMTI is sponsored by the Ministry of Transport through The Bahamas Maritime Authority (“BMA”) and is funded by the BMA, by maritime industry contributions and by tuition fees paid by seafarers. Its objective is to promote, coordinate, and provide training for seafarers in accordance with the requirements of STCW 78, as amended.