Introducing Coastal/Freshwater and Offshore/Saltwater BMEI Courses

NMEA

Jan 7, 2025

The NMEA is responding to the unique needs of marine electronics installers by introducing two tailored versions of the popular Basic Marine Electronics Installer (BMEI) certification course starting in 2025.
 
Installers can now choose between the Coastal/Freshwater MEI or Offshore/Saltwater MEI versions, depending on their geographic location and the type of electronics they typically install.
 
Both versions cover core topics, and there is no difference in the MEI certification issued to those who pass the exam.

Coastal/Freshwater MEI Topics:
General Knowledge, Ohm’s Law, EMI, DC Wiring, Grounds, Batteries & Chargers, Load Calculations, Displays & Black Boxes, VHF Radios, Transducers, Stereos, LED Lighting, Trolling Motors, Shallow Water Anchors, NMEA 2000 Introduction, Digital Switching, and more.
 
Offshore/Saltwater MEI Topics:
General Knowledge, Ohm’s Law, EMI, DC Wiring, Grounds, Batteries & Chargers, Load Calculations, Displays & Black Boxes, VHF Radios, Transducers, Stereos, Coaxial Cables, Antennas, AIS (Class B), Radar, Heading Sensors, NMEA 0183, and more.
 
2025 Pricing:
NMEA Members: $520 USD
Non-Members: $1040 USD
 
Join NMEA as a Trade Member and receive a FREE installer course as part of your membership!
 
To register for 2025 courses and learn more, visit: www.nmea.org

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