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NMC: Regional Examination Center Closure Update
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Regional Examination Centers (RECs) and Monitoring Units (MUs) closed to the public on March 19, 2020. The National Maritime Center (NMC) plans to issue a re-opening schedule once ongoing work to ensure a safe testing environment is complete.
How to Become a Chief Mate
Have you ever considered a life at sea on a merchant ship? Maybe you are familiar with the merchant marines and are interested in the different career paths. Or perhaps you are attending a maritime academy and are interested in learning more about the officer roles onboard? In this article, we will examine the functions […]
NMC: Extension of Merchant Mariner Credential Endorsements, Medical Certificates and Course Approvals
MSIB-08-20-CH2 updates guidance concerning mariner credentials, medical certificates and course approvals, and the action being taken by the Coast Guard due to the novel coronavirus and the disease it causes (COVID-19). Read more.
Notice About Quarantine Requirements for Out of State Students – Washington State
As of June 1, per new Washington State regulations, by Governor Inslee’s orders: Any employee/student coming to work/class on a location in Washington from any state that is not contiguous to Washington must self-quarantine for 14 days to become eligible to work or attend class in Washington. This will be in effect through PHASE 2 […]
MITAGS’ Campuses Reopen for Training
MITAGS East and West Coast Campuses have reopened for training! Read more to learn about phase one of our re-opening protocols in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Happy National Maritime Day from MITAGS!
In honor of National Maritime Day we’d like to take a moment to thank you for your commitment to the maritime industry!