News from MITAGS
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 […]
MITAGS Welcomes New Grand River Navigation Apprenticeship Cohort in Baltimore
LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, Md. — The Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) recently welcomed a new cohort of apprentices participating in the Grand River Navigation (GRN) Apprenticeship Program at its East Coast campus in Baltimore. The program, developed in partnership with Grand River Navigation, provides aspiring mariners with a structured pathway toward advancing their […]
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 […]
WorkBoat: “A Strong Safety Culture Will Prevent Most Vessel Accidents”
As quoted in a recent WorkBoat Magazine article written by Michael Crowley: “Most workboat accidents are preventable. Not willing to replace old equipment, an unwillingness to acknowledge that, yes, boats deteriorate and its crew might not always be paying attention to what’s happening around them or know what to do when an incident takes place, […]