About MITAGS

MITAGS: Experience. Expertise. Excellence.

The Leaders in Maritime Training and Simulationâ„¢

MITAGS is a non-profit vocational training center for individuals seeking to enter the maritime profession and for professional mariners seeking to advance their careers.

We focus on providing the highest quality training using effective technologies and teaching techniques so that our students have the knowledge and skills to succeed in today’s merchant marine.

 

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STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION.

MITAGS-MCC admits students of any race, color, national origin and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school-administered programs. In addition, it does not discriminate against students on the basis of religion (creed), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran/military status, genetic information, political ideology, citizenship or immigration status, disability (sensory, mental, physical or pregnancy-related) or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. MITAGS-MCC extends these principles of non-discrimination to all of its activities and operations and to all staff, interns, volunteers, contractors, vendors and clients.

 

 

Latest News

VIP Conference Guest Announcement

Rear Admiral Benjamin Nicholson to Attend Mariners for America Conference 2026 MITAGS is proud to announce that Rear Admiral Benjamin Nicholson, Commander of the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command (MSC), will attend the upcoming Mariners for America Conference 2026....

Mariners for America Conference 2026 Advances the White House Maritime Action Plan

On February 13, 2026, the White House released the Maritime Action Plan, outlining a national strategy focused on sealift readiness, maritime workforce development, industrial base resilience, and stronger public-private collaboration. The Mariners for America...

One Rung at a Time: Why Pilot Ladder Training Could Save a Life

Every pilot transfer is a leap of faith — literally. With just a few feet of rope, wood, and careful rigging between them and the ocean below, maritime pilots regularly face one of the most dangerous parts of their job before they’ve even set foot on a...
Wheelhouse view of a tug captain maneuvering in harbor during hands-on Z-drive tractor tug handling training at MITAGS-West.

New Course at MITAGS-West: 2-Day Z-Drive Tractor Tug Training

Z-Drive Tractor Tug Training Azimuthing Stern Drive (ASD), or Z-Drive tractor tugs, have revolutionized the towing industry by offering unmatched control and safety.  But they don’t behave like conventional tugs, which is why dedicated azimuth stern drive training is...