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Best Maritime Conferences to Attend in 2027 | MITAGS
2027 Maritime Industry Guide Best Maritime Conferences to Attend in 2027: What Industry Professionals Should Look For From workforce development and maritime policy to technology, commercial shipping and vessel operations, these 2027 maritime conferences offer valuable opportunities to learn, connect and help shape the industry’s future. Updated August 2026 · MITAGS Industry Resource Quick answer: […]
How to Get Sea Time Without Previous Maritime Experience
If you want to become a professional mariner, you will quickly encounter an important requirement: sea time. Many U.S. Coast Guard endorsements require a specific amount and type of documented sea service, but how do you earn that experience when you have never worked aboard a vessel? The good news is that every professional mariner […]
MITAGS Welcomes New Workboat Mate Apprenticeship Cohort in Seattle
SEATTLE, Wash. — The Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) recently welcomed a new cohort of apprentices participating in the Workboat Mate Apprenticeship Program at its West Coast campus in Seattle. The program, which began its latest session in April 2026, provides aspiring maritime professionals with a structured pathway toward earning their credentials […]