News from MITAGS

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 […]

Washington State Ferries

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 MITAGS Maritime Apprenticeship Program

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 […]