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Upcoming Education from Marina Industries Association

Advance Your Marina Management Career – Management Courses Filling Fast!

Elevate your marina management skills with the globally recognised Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) Courses hosted by The Global Marina Institute(GMI).

Designed for managers and supervisors with at least one year of experience, the IMM course offers in-depth training on marina operations, policies, and leadership, equipping participants to address challenges and make strategic decisions. Through collaborative learning and expert guidance, participants will gain critical insights into areas such as:

  • Emergency and Environmental Management
  • Marine Insurance and Legal Issues
  • Health, Safety, and Human Resources
  • Leadership and Future Marina Industry Trends

The course is the first step in a career path leading to the globally recognised professional certification (CMO, CMM, CMP).

2025 Course Dates:

  • Intermediate Marina Management course (IMM) 22 – 25 April, Dubai, UAE
  • Intermediate Marina Management course (IMM) 18 – 22 May, Phuket, Thailand
  • Intermediate Marina Management course (IMM) 27 – 31 July, Sydney, Australia

Spaces are limited—register now to secure your spot!

Register here

Essential Marina Employee Induction Training

Inducting employees into the workplace and ensuring that they understand their environment and how to respond to situations is not only an employer obligation under Environmental & WHS legislation but also key to ensuring high levels of employee efficiency, effectiveness, and protection for the business. The MIA offers a suite of cost effective and convenient online and virtual courses to assist marina owners and operators in providing comprehensive, consistent, and dedicated marina induction training for their employees, providing evidence of successful completion and understanding.

Online, anytime – start here.

  • WHS Best Practices
  • Environmental Best Practices
  • Extreme Weather Preparedness supported by Nautilus Marine Insurance

These three online, on-demand courses are ideal starting point for ensuring that new employees understand and adhere to essential industry standards. Available anytime, they allow flexibility for staff to complete training at their own pace. By offering these courses, along with on-site training and inductions, management can be confident they’ve laid the groundwork for a safe workplace.

Online Virtual – the next step.

  • Oil Spill Response
  • Emergency Preparedness supported by Nautilus Marine Insurance

After completing our anytime online courses, employees should proceed with the MIA’s virtual courses, which include an online component to be finished before the virtual online course begins. The virtual component features live sessions with industry experts who lead participants through real-world scenarios and tailor the content to the specific needs of marina facilities. Visit the MIA online education events page for upcoming virtual session dates.

By combining MIA’s induction training suite coupled with on-site induction and site-specific training, marina facilities can ensure they are providing the best possible education for their teams—promoting safety and environmental responsibility from the start.

To Register, contact Lily at education@marinas.net.au