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MITAGS Welcomes New Workboat Mate Apprenticeship Cohort in Seattle
SEATTLE, Wash. — The Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) recently welcomed a new cohort of apprentices participating in the Workboat Mate Apprenticeship Program at its West Coast campus in Seattle. The program, which began its latest session in April 2026, provides aspiring maritime professionals with a structured pathway toward earning their credentials […]
MITAGS Welcomes New Grand River Navigation Apprenticeship Cohort in Baltimore
LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, Md. — The Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) recently welcomed a new cohort of apprentices participating in the Grand River Navigation (GRN) Apprenticeship Program at its East Coast campus in Baltimore. The program, developed in partnership with Grand River Navigation, provides aspiring mariners with a structured pathway toward advancing their […]
Free Deck Study & Plotting Pack for Maryland Mariners | MITAGS
LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, Md. [June 1, 2026] — MITAGS has launched the MITAGS Deck Study & Plotting Pack – Maryland No-Cost Gear Upgrade Initiative, a workforce development program designed to help Maryland mariners advance their U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) deck credentials by removing financial barriers to essential navigation tools and study materials. The initiative will provide […]
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. Military Sealift Command serves as the operational arm of the U.S. Navy responsible for strategic sealift […]
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 Conference 2026 directly supports these priorities. As a leading maritime industry conference, the event brings together government agencies, maritime operators, labor […]
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 essential. Operators must understand how these vessels handle under different loads, currents, and environmental conditions. Without […]