Oct 1, 2025 | Blog, Education, News
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. Operators must understand how these vessels handle...
Jun 11, 2025 | Blog, Education, News
DISCOVER THE THRILL OF BOATING IN A SAFE, CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT USING OUR STATE-OF-THE-ART SHIP SIMULATOR! Whether you’re a seasoned boater looking to sharpen your skills or a complete novice eager to get your feet wet, our immersive, hands-on training puts you at...
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...
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...
Apr 2, 2024 | Blog, Education, News, Press
No Cost to Accepted Applicants for 2-year Program Seattle, WA – July 31, 2023 – The Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) is pleased to announce a new offering of its nationally-recognized Maritime Apprenticeship Program (MAP), in partnership...
