MED PIC Training Seattle | USCG-Approved Maritime Medical Course

Apr 30, 2026 | Blog

Medical Person in Charge (MED PIC) Training in Seattle | USCG-Approved Course When you’re offshore, there’s no immediate access to medical care — the crew is the response team. That’s why Medical Person in Charge (MED PIC) training is essential for today’s maritime...

STCW Refresher vs. Revalidation: Main Differences

Apr 28, 2026 | Blog

STCW Refresher vs. Revalidation: Main Differences Maintaining a valid Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) endorsement is essential for every mariner operating vessels internationally. It confirms that the holder meets the competency and safety...

VIP Conference Guest Announcement

Feb 14, 2026 | Blog, News

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

Feb 14, 2026 | Blog, News

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...

AB to Mate Program at MITAGS: Your Path from Able Seaman to Licensed Mate

Jan 28, 2026 | Blog, Maritime Jobs 101

Advancing from Able Seaman (AB) to Mate is one of the most important career milestones for professional mariners. The AB to Mate Program at MITAGS (Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies) is designed to help experienced deck personnel meet STCW-2010...

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

Nov 14, 2025 | Blog, Education

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...