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Maine Maritime Academy Training

Marine Engineering Operations (B.S.)

Bachelor's program in operating and maintaining marine and industrial steam and diesel power plants, leading to a USCG Third Assistant Engineer's license.

Description

The Marine Engineering Operations program at Maine Maritime Academy prepares students to operate and maintain marine and industrial steam and diesel power plants, together with related electrical and refrigeration plants. Classroom studies are coordinated with practical experience aboard ship and in laboratories.

Key features

  • Bachelor of Science degree
  • Leads to a U.S. Coast Guard Third Assistant Engineer's license after passing a federal examination
  • Shipboard training and laboratory work alongside classroom study
  • Requires participation in the Regiment of Midshipmen

Applications

Careers as licensed engineering officers in the U.S. Merchant Marine and in shipboard and industrial power plant operations.

Specifications

DegreeB.S.
LicenseUSCG Third Assistant Engineer

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