Caribbean Fisheries Training and Development Institute

Name

Caribbean Fisheries Training and Development Institute

Legal name

Caribbean Fisheries Training and Development Institute

Website

https://cftdi.edu.tt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime and Fisheries Vocational Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAOANAD

Maritime Safety, Security & Compliance (STCW/ISM/ISPS)

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Maritime, Logistics & Transportation Trades

SECONDARYEDAOANAE

Navigation, Seamanship & Offshore Operations

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Maritime, Logistics & Transportation Trades

SECONDARYTLAHANAF

Maritime Safety Management Systems & Training (ISM/ISO 45001, Drills, Competency)

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Maritime Security, Safety & Compliance Services (ISPS, Inspections, Vetting)

SECONDARYBPAKALAG

Maritime Security Training & Drills (ISPS, Crew Training)

Business & Public Services/Security & Investigations Services/Maritime & Port Security Services

SECONDARYBPAKAOAL

Maritime/Port Facility Security (ISPS) Training

Business & Public Services/Security & Investigations Services/Training & Certification for Security Personnel

Keywords

• Maritime safety training
• Seafood technology courses
• STCW-compliant certification
• Fisheries training programs
• Fish handling processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Chaguaramas

HQ country

Trinidad & Tobago

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Maritime Training Courses: Course fees for STCW-compliant maritime training including Basic Training, Boat Master courses, Fire Fighting, Medical First Aid, Security Awareness, and Ratings certification. Pricing ranges from $1,000 to $4,455 depending on course complexity and duration.
2. Seafood Technology Courses: Course fees for seafood handling and processing training, fish technology modules, and product development courses. Example pricing: Fin Fish Handling and Processing Module 101 at $800.
3. Technical and Specialized Courses: Fees for specialized courses including Outboard Motor Maintenance and Repairs ($1,500), and various re-validation courses for existing certifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CFTDI provides STCW-compliant maritime safety training and seafood technology/fisheries training courses in Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean. The institute delivers two main course lines — maritime safety certifications (Basic Training, Boat Master, Advanced Fire Fighting, Survival Craft) and seafood technology modules (Fin Fish Handling and Processing, product development) — through practical hands-on sessions at its Chaguaramas training campus. It also operates the Carenage Fishing Centre as a managed fresh fish distribution facility.

Product overview

Caribbean Fisheries Training and Development Institute (CFTDI) is the only training agency specializing in seafood technology and fisheries training in Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean. The institute offers two primary product lines: (1) Seafood Technology Courses covering fin fish handling, processing, product development, and value-added seafood production, with Module 101 as the foundational prerequisite; and (2) Maritime Courses meeting STCW standards, including Basic Training, Advanced Fire Fighting, Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch, Boat Master certifications (Grade II and III), Medical First Aid, Security Awareness, and Outboard Motor Maintenance. The institute also operates the Carenage Fishing Centre as a managed facility for fresh fish distribution. Training is delivered through lectures, demonstrations, videos, and practical hands-on sessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Seafood Technology Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• 17 years experience and career progression from Oiler Class 4 to Third Engineer documented through alumni success story (Atiba Campbell)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Embassy of JapancoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2024The Embassy of Japan, led by First Secretary Mr. Atsushi Saga, toured CFTDI facilities in March 2024. The visit included representatives from Furuno Electric, Fisheries & Aquaculture International Co, Ltd., and NBK Corporation. The Embassy expressed interest in further opportunities to support the fisheries sector of Caribbean countries.
• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023JICA has implemented several technical cooperation projects with CFTDI benefitting fisheries development in Trinidad and Tobago and the Eastern Caribbean. JICA has donated equipment including smoking machines, vessels, and various facilities to the institute. Captain Llewellyn Ellis and Mr. Marvin Youk See are documented as beneficiaries of JICA's technical training.
• Maritime Services Division of Trinidad and TobagocoreTechnology or IntegrationCFTDI courses require approval from the Maritime Services Division for certain training programs such as Efficient Deck Hand. Boat Master certifications are issued by the Maritime Services Division after successful course completion. Sea time must be approved by this government body.
• Ministry of Agriculture Land and Fisheries (MALF)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMALF offers free short courses in agriculture that complement CFTDI's fisheries training. Andrea Williams, a successful CFTDI graduate, also registered for MALF courses. The ministry supports outreach initiatives and training referrals.
• Fisheries Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Land and FisheriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMs. Nerissa Lucky, Acting Director, Fisheries Division, participated in JICA visit meetings with CFTDI Principal Ms. Willa Guy-Straker. The Fisheries Division collaborates on fisheries management and training initiatives.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• STAR Center / Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training: US maritime training facility offering STCW basic and advanced training, fire fighting, and survival craft courses. Comparable on the recurring STCW re-certification course model and target seafarer customer base.
• Caribbean Maritime University: Caribbean-region maritime and logistics training institution offering STCW-aligned certifications and seafarer education in Jamaica. Most direct comparable peer given shared geographic focus, similar STCW curriculum, and overlap in maritime training offerings across the Caribbean.
• Singapore Maritime Academy: Singapore-based maritime training school delivering STCW certification and maritime professional development. Comparable in its specialized STCW-focused curriculum and recurring re-certification course model.
• Calhoon MEBA Engineering School: US maritime training school specializing in marine engineering officer certification, including STCW modules and ratings training. Direct comparable on the marine engineering and ratings course portfolio that CFTDI offers.
• Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS): US-based maritime training academy delivering STCW-compliant courses for deck and engineering officers. Comparable on curriculum (STCW, fire fighting, ratings), course structure, and target student profile of professional seafarers seeking certification.
• Marine Institute (Memorial University of Newfoundland): Canadian fisheries and marine training institute offering programs in marine engineering, fisheries technology, and seafood processing. Closest peer combining fisheries training with maritime certification in a similar vocational educational structure.

Regional players

• University of Trinidad and Tobago: Domestic tertiary institution offering technical and vocational programs in Trinidad and Tobago, including maritime and engineering fields. Regional comparable sharing the same funding environment and student catchment.

Emerging players

• South African Maritime Training Authority (SAMSA) Approved Schools: Network of STCW-approved training providers in South Africa delivering seafarer certification for the African maritime labor pool. Comparable through its government-regulated maritime training accreditation model and certification pricing.

Broad incumbents

• National Fisheries Institute (USA): US seafood industry trade association providing training resources, food safety certifications, and workforce development across the seafood value chain. Comparable on the seafood processing and food safety training side of CFTDI's curriculum.

Others

• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Training Programs: Strategic partner and donor that supplies equipment, instructors, and curriculum support to CFTDI. Relevant as an ecosystem enabler rather than competitor; its fisheries training programs in other regions represent an adjacent operational model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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