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Charleston Pilots Attend MITAGS’ Emergency Shiphandling for Pilots
MITAGS' East Coast Campus was pleased to host members from the Charleston Pilots for our Emergency Shiphandling for Pilots course!

Apps Open for 2019-2020 Merchant Exchange Scholarship Fund
The mission of the Merchant Exchange Scholarship Fund is to support the educational goals of students seeking or advancing careers in Maritime Affairs and/or International Trade, in order to ensure the future prosperity of the Maritime industry. Apply today!

Certificates and Documents for Merchant Ships
Ships must carry various certificates and documents on board to operate legally and to trade freely both nationally and internationally. The maritime industry commonly uses the terms “certificates” and “documents” interchangeably. Technically, however, certificates validate a fact, and documents provide evidence or proof of meeting a standard. This text will treat the two words […]

Maritime Administration: Safety Corner Vol 4 Issue 3
The Maritime Administration has recently published the latest edition of its Safety Corner.

Transport Safety Investigation: The importance of ensuring proper inspection and maintenance regime
The Transport Safety Investigation Bureau of Singapore recently released a new safety flyer regarding the importance of ensuring proper inspection and maintenance.

How to Get Work on a Tugboat
If you’re interested in a career in the maritime industry, you may have considered working aboard a tugboat. It’s an interesting career path — you get to work closely with fellow crew members to tow a variety of different vessels and work in an exciting, dynamic environment. Throughout this article, we’ll cover everything you’ll want […]