News from MITAGS
VIP Conference Guest Announcement
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. Military Sealift Command serves as the operational arm of the U.S. Navy responsible for strategic sealift […]
Mariners for America Conference 2026 Advances the White House Maritime Action Plan
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 Conference 2026 directly supports these priorities. As a leading maritime industry conference, the event brings together government agencies, maritime operators, labor […]
New Course at MITAGS-West: 2-Day Z-Drive Tractor Tug Training
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, which is why dedicated azimuth stern drive training is essential. Operators must understand how these vessels handle under different loads, currents, and environmental conditions. Without […]
New Course at MITAGS-West “RECREATIONAL BOATING – OPERATIONAL BASICS”
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 the helm without ever leaving the dock. Experience a wide range of real-world […]
New Course at MITAGS-West “ELECTRONIC CHART SYSTEMS”
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 the software.  This 8-hour course covers the basics of ECS navigation, as well as […]
MITAGS-West – MED-PIC Training in Action!
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 emergencies at sea. Featured Scenario: Students responded to an electrocution-related CPR drill, where Charlie, playing a Chief Engineer, suffered an […]