In partnership with Bahir-Dar University (BDU), EMTI S.C. is training more than 500 Marine Engineering and Electro Technical Officers annually, and this number will increase to more than 1,000 officers annually. EMTI S.C. training center is located on Lake Tana shore in Bahir-Dar of the Amhara region. The Maritime Academy’s training program, certification and assignment arrangements fully comply with international standards and regulations such as Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) and the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006) and IMO module courses. EMTI candidates must obtain a 5-year university degree in mechanical or electrical engineering and successfully complete university level courses in English.