NIOSH Awards MITAGS Grant to Provide No-Cost Safety Training to U.S. Pacific Northwest Commercial Fishing Crews

Feb 6, 2024 | Blog, Education, News, Press

MITAGS is very pleased to announce that through the hard work of our Seattle campus, we were recently awarded a grant from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The grant proposal was designed to fortify the commercial fishing fleet in the...

What Impact Does ICT Have on the Maritime Industry?

Oct 5, 2023 | Blog, News

Maritime transport is a pivotal component in the world economy, with the vast majority of world trade goods and materials transported by sea annually. With the demand for goods increasing yearly, the maritime industry must continuously look for and develop innovative...

Grand River Navigation and MITAGS Partner to Train Next Generation of Ships’ Officers on the Great Lakes

Aug 9, 2023 | Blog, Education, News, Press

Grand River Navigation and MITAGS Partner to Train Next Generation of Ships’ Officers on the Great Lakes2-Year Apprenticeship Provides Fast Track to Certification Linthicum Heights, MD – August 9, 2023 – The Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies...

License Advancement Preparation Course for Unlimited 3/M (Oceans) and 500/1600 Ton Mate (Near Coastal or Oceans)

Jun 22, 2023 | Blog, Education

For over half a century, Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS), has been supporting mariners who wish to advance their merchant mariner’s credentials. MITAGS offers a proprietary course tailored specifically to support approved and...

Coast Guard Issues Marine Safety Alert Regarding Fires on Small Passenger Vessels

Jun 1, 2023 | News, Press

The United States Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Alert in response to a number of recent fires aboard Small Passenger Vessels operating in U.S. waters. The bulletin’s insights are intended to provide industry personnel and safety managers with reminders of...

Why is Cyber Security so important to Mariners?

Apr 28, 2023 | Blog, Commentary

In today’s digital world, cyber threats are increasing rapidly, and every sector needs to be prepared for potential cyber-attacks. The maritime industry, including shipping, ports, and offshore activities, is highly vulnerable to cyber-attacks with implications...