Great Lakes Maritime Academy Training
Deck Officer Program
B.S. in Maritime Technology preparing cadets for USCG licensing as Third Mate Great Lakes and any Oceans Unlimited Tonnage and First Class Great Lakes Pilot.
Description
The Deck Officer Program prepares students to operate commercial ships of unlimited tonnage on the Great Lakes and oceans as merchant marine officers. Deck officers train to become pilots and mates, manage the deck department, oversee cargo loading and discharge and handle the ship's business. Great Lakes Maritime Academy (GLMA) is the state maritime academy of Michigan, part of Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, founded in 1969 to train mates (pilots) and engineers for the commercial shipping industry.
Key features
- Qualified cadets sit the U.S. Coast Guard exam for Third Mate Great Lakes and any Oceans Unlimited Tonnage and First Class Great Lakes Pilot
- Fully compliant with STCW international quality standards
- Four-year Bachelor of Science in Maritime Technology; accelerated three-year track for those already holding a bachelor's degree
- Three sea projects (internships) aboard commercial vessels
Specifications
| Degree | Bachelor of Science in Maritime Technology |
|---|---|
| License | Third Mate Great Lakes and any Oceans Unlimited Tonnage; First Class Great Lakes Pilot |
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