Massachusetts Maritime Academy Training
Marine Engineering (MENG)
Undergraduate program preparing cadets for a USCG Third Assistant Engineer licence (steam, motor and gas turbine, unlimited horsepower) and shoreside engineering roles.
Description
The Marine Engineering program prepares graduates for careers as licensed engineering officers in the U.S. Merchant Marine and for engineering positions in associated shoreside industries such as power generation, shipbuilding and energy systems. Cadets build a firm grasp of mechanical and electrical engineering systems through classroom, laboratory and experiential learning.
Key features
- 152.5 credits and four sea terms
- About 50 days of shipboard training each year, typically on the annual Sea Term aboard NSMV Patriot State or on a commercial merchant ship
- Graduates who pass the U.S. Coast Guard examination qualify for a Third Assistant Engineer licence (steam, motor and gas turbine, unlimited horsepower), subject to STCW requirements
Specifications
| Credits | 152.5 |
|---|---|
| Shipboard training | approx. 50 days per year |
| Sea terms | 4 |
| License | Third Assistant Engineer – steam, motor and gas turbine, unlimited horsepower |
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