Jun 11, 2025 | Blog, Education, News
A course to help mariners get full value from their ECS Electronic Chart Systems can improve navigational safety, enhance situational awareness, and offer better operational efficiency. But many mariners don’t know how to take advantage of all the tools that come with...
Feb 13, 2025 | Blog, Education, News
Over the past two weeks, licensed deck officers and MED-PIC students at our Seattle campus have been mastering emergency medical response in the Medical Person in Charge (MED-PIC) course (MITAGS-307). This STCW-compliant training prepares mariners to handle medical...
Jan 14, 2025 | Education, News, Press
Today a new wave of future Washington State Ferry deck officers began their two-year educational journey at MITAGS. Chosen from over 300 applicants, this select group of twelve participants has been awarded a full scholarship to the prestigious MITAGS Maritime...
Nov 19, 2024 | Blog, Education, Maritime Jobs 101, Student Profiles
At MITAGS, every day we celebrate the dedication, skill, and perseverance of those in pursuit of careers in the maritime industry. During National Apprenticeship Week, we want to spotlight the critical role that training and mentorship play in the cultivation of the...
Sep 20, 2024 | Blog, News, Press
Linthicum Heights, MD – September 20, 2023 – The Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) is thrilled to welcome Richard (Dick) Fredricks to its Business Development team. With a wealth of experience that includes thought leadership in the...
