Learn more about higher education options using the Maritime Academy ViewerĪddress: 615 S 200th St, Des Moines WA, 98198

You can also explore the K-12 programs using our K-12 Maritime Education Interactive Map. Please reach out to MARAD’s Maritime Training and Education team a t you would like us to consider adding your school’s program to this listing. These credentials are valuable assets for those considering entry into a vocational or collegiate-level program, including one of the six State Maritime Academies, and/or the U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). Position a student to earn credentials required to obtain afloat positions in the maritime industry, such as the Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) and U.S.Offer courses taught by certified Career and Technical Education (CTE) instructors in afloat and ashore career tracks, and some combination of courses on general seagoing operations (e.g., deck, engineering, etc.).Provide students with maritime skills that may lead directly to employment in the maritime industry, or enable them to further their education at a maritime-oriented college or vocational/technical school.Maritime K-12 education programs included here generally : MARAD works with schools, industry, and government partners to f oster interest in maritime education and connect potential students with educational and training institutions. K-12 schools play an integral role in reaching and inspiring the next generation of mariners. The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is responsible for ensuring mariners receive the training and education necessary to secure and strengthen the quality of U.S. Vessel Inventory Reports since July 1990.Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance (META) Program.Federal Ship Financing Program (Title XI).Economic Security Main - Economic Security.NSMV – National Security Multi-Mission Vessels.National Security Main - National Security.Office of Port Infrastructure Development.

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