Great Lakes Maritime Academy Training
Engineering Officer Program
B.S. in Maritime Technology preparing cadets for USCG licensing as Third Assistant Engineer, Steam and Motor Vessels of any Horsepower.
Description
The Engineering Officer Program prepares students to operate commercial ships of any horsepower, steam or diesel, on the Great Lakes and oceans. Engineering officers run and maintain engines and support machinery, from multi-engine diesel plants to high-pressure steam turbine plants. 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 Assistant Engineer, Steam and Motor Vessels of any Horsepower
- Fully compliant with STCW international quality standards
- Bachelor of Science in Maritime Technology; accelerated completion in as little as three years for students with transferable credits
- Three sea projects (internships)
- Articulation agreements with several community colleges
Specifications
| Degree | Bachelor of Science in Maritime Technology |
|---|---|
| License | Third Assistant Engineer, Steam and Motor Vessels of any Horsepower |
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