Founded in 1998 by Barber International, IMTC designs, develops and delivers training courses as per the training needs identified by its customers in the maritime industry. The course offered cover a variety of technical and non-technical subjects and cater to maritime professionals afloat and ashore. The training centre also provides mentoring services to deck & engine training officers. IMTC has academic collaborations with some of the best institutions & maritime entities.
Maine Maritime Academy, a Maine public college founded in 1941, enrolls more than 800 students from more than 35 states and several foreign countries. Internationally respected for its uniformed Regiment of Midshipmen, a student-run leadership training model, the college offers traditional collegiate and uniformed lifestyle options for its students. Military service obligation is voluntary. The college awards A.S., B.S., and M.S. degrees. Fields of study include marine biology, marine science, international business and logistics, marine transportation operations, small vessel operations, marine engineering and technology, and power engineering technology.