Massachusetts Maritime Academy Training
Marine Transportation (MTRA)
Undergraduate program preparing cadets for careers as licensed ship deck officers (third mate, unlimited tonnage).
Description
The Marine Transportation program prepares cadets for careers as licensed ship deck officers. It also builds a foundation for moving into management and operations positions in the intermodal, transportation and petroleum industries.
Key features
- Four sea terms required
- Preparation for U.S. Coast Guard examinations for third mate, steam and motor vessels of unlimited tonnage upon the oceans
- Completion of STCW requirements
Applications
- Deck officer careers in the U.S. Merchant Marine
- Management and operations roles in intermodal, transportation and petroleum industries
Specifications
| Sea terms | 4 |
|---|---|
| License | Third mate, steam and motor vessels, unlimited tonnage, oceans |
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