News from MITAGS

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 […]

MITAGS Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
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 next generation of mariners. Continuum is a guiding principle that sets the foundation […]

Washington State Ferries and MITAGS Partner in Full-Scholarship Training
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 with Washington State Ferries (WSF). Applications are being accepted between now and October 30th, and […]

Grand River Navigation and MITAGS Partner to Train Next Generation of Ships’ Officers on the Great Lakes
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 (MITAGS) is pleased to announce a new offering of its nationally-recognized Maritime Apprenticeship Program (MAP), in […]

Washington State Ferries MITAGS Partnership in Full-Scholarship Training
MITAGS Partners with Washington State Ferries to Train Future Ships’ Officers No Cost to Accepted Applicants for the 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 with Washington State […]

MITAGS Helps Veterans Transition from Military to Mariner
For many military service members transitioning from active duty, a career at sea can be a satisfying continuation of their service. The course from military ships to civilian craft, however, is not always an easy one to understand or follow. MITAGS offers a structured process involving three different programs that can help veterans obtain a […]