Joemarine Institute of Nautical Studies and Research Effurun, Delta State

Joemarine Institute of Nautical Studies and Research Ltd is a private maritime training institution in the Niger Delta region of Delta State, Nigeria. It is accredited to deliver maritime training (STCW conventional and non-conventional courses), oil and gas training and human capacity development consultancy, and is recognised by NIMASA (Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency), the Federal Ministry of Higher Education, and international bodies including the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) and the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA).

The institute runs regular and short courses in line with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) model courses and the STCW code as amended in 2010. It applies ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards to its operations and training.

Regular programmes are National Diploma courses in Nautical Science, Computer Science, Maritime Transport and Business Management, and Marine Meteorology and Coastal Management, each of two years. Short courses cover beginners, advanced and specialist maritime training, including Basic Mandatory (STCW), Efficient Deck Hand, Motorman, Officer of the Watch, ISPS, Ship Security Officer, ISM, medical care and first aid, advanced fire fighting, GMDSS, Bridge Resource Management, ECDIS, HELM, Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat, ratings for navigational and engine watch, and Ship Cook training.

Companies, government and non-government organisations and individual professionals use the institute for capacity development. Its subsidiary, Joemarine Nautical Company Nigeria Limited, is engaged in manpower supply, marine logistics, offshore technical support, fleet management, ship chandling and vessel hire. A certificate verification service is available on the institute's website.