Maritime Vessel Operations

About the Program

Do you want a versatile career that can let you travel the waters and expand your career opportunities? Try our Maritime Vessel Operations program! This boot camp style program is held at the Port of Everett and led by the Maritime Institute. It allows students to become fully credentialed and professionally trained mariners!

Students who successfully complete the program will be qualified to join any US Merchant Vessel at the entry level & will be internationally certified. Maritime students will learn the ins and outs of the vessel including above and below deck and how the ship operates. Some of the skills that will be learned include engine room familiarization, personal survival techniques, watchkeeper/navigation training, vessel security, maritime electrical systems, outboard engine maintenance, diesel/gas and electrical engine maintenance, as well as maritime plumbing. Students will learn to work collaboratively, learning what it takes to be aboard a vessel for prolonged periods of time. They will also cover basic firefighting skills to ensure they are well equipped for any fires that could happen aboard a vessel. 

Due to this program being ran as a satellite program held at the Port of Everett, students must provide their own transportation to and from the program daily. There will be no bus transportation to the Port of Everett. Students must also be able to meet Coast Guard regulations, as the Maritime program follows Coast Guard curriculum.

Students have the chance to earn: 

• High School Credits
• Industry Recognized Credentials

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