WILLIAM F. THOMPSON SCHOOL OF MARINE TRANSPORTATION

B.S. DEGREES Marine Transportation Operations Vessel Operations and Technology A.S. DEGREES Small Vessel Operations PROGRAM OVERVIEW Transportation electives such as: Small Craft Design • Weather Routing Small Craft Systems These dynamic majors lead to career opportu- nities as a deck officer aboard a wide variety of • Tug and Barge Operations propriate STCW credentials issued by the U.S. vessels from unlimited-tonnage commercial • Advanced Tanker Operations Coast Guard. Career options include sailing as ships to tugs, barges, and smaller commercial a deck officer aboard vessels with commensu- craft. Students will also pursue a Bachelor of • Yacht Management rate tonnages. In addition to the core courses, Science degree. • Transiting Polar Regions students will learn vessel operations and navi- Marine Transportation Core Courses • Azimuth Stern Drive Operations gation while studying subjects such as: All Marine Transportation students, whether • Traditional, Modern, and Auxiliary Sail • Vessel Operations in the Marine Transportation Operations or Vessel Technologies Vessel Operations and Technology major, are • Small Craft Technology Marine Transportation Operations required to study the following subjects: • Small Craft Construction (MTO) Major* • Introduction to Nautical Science • Marine Systems Successful completion of this major leads to • Ocean Survival a Bachelor of Science degree, eligibility to be • Diesel Power • Firefighting examined for Third Mate License, Unlimited • Workboat Operations • Seamanship Tonnage, and appropriate STCW credentials issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, allowing **In this major, participation in the Maine • Cargo Operations career options of sailing as a deck officer on Maritime Academy Regiment of Midshipmen is a personal choice. • Terrestrial Navigation any size vessel on any ocean. In addition to the core courses, students will learn vessel Small Vessel Operations (SVO) • Navigation Rules operations and navigation while studying This major leads to an Associate of Science • Celestial Navigation subjects such as: degree and a Mate 200-ton U.S. Coast Guard • Meteorology • Ship Structure License. Students pursuing this program fol- low the course progression of the first 2 years • Electronic Navigation • Tanker Operations of the VOT program. • Ship Stability • Marine Transportation • Ship Handling • Ship’s Business AT-SEA TRAINING • Marine Communications • Watchkeeping Marine Transportation Operations (MTO) • Casualty Analysis *This major requires participation in the Maine Students choosing this major are required to complete 360 sea days. Sea time is accom- • Medical Care Provider Maritime Academy Regiment of Midshipmen. plished through specialized laboratories, sim- Vessel Operations and Technology Marine Transportation Elective Courses ulation, and three distinct at-sea experiences: (VOT) Major** In addition to the required courses for the two training voyages aboard the Training Ship MTO, VOT, or SVO majors, students can Successful completion of this major leads to a State of Maine and one summer Cadet Ship- pursue their interests, build their knowledge, Bachelor of Science degree and has the option ping assignment. and refine their skills choosing from Marine of a Mate 500- or 1600-ton License, and ap-

[email protected] | 800-464-6565 | MAINEMARITIME.EDU • Ocean-rated tug and barge, schooner, Sail Training Concentration Training Cruises: At the conclusion of the research vessel, navigational training vessel, Courses leading to an Auxiliary Sail endorse- first and third years, students will gain sea sailing fleet ment, with qualifying sea time under sail, experience aboard the college’s Training Ship • Annual at-sea experience include: State of Maine. Typically scheduled during • Small, safe campus setting • Auxiliary Sail Vessel Operations the summer months, training cruises often include domestic and foreign ports of call. • Location directly on the ocean • Traditional Vessel Technology Students gain the practical skills required of a • Strong professional reputation • Two-month Auxiliary Sail Training Cruise licensed deck officer. The first cruise pro- vides an introduction to both the deck and • Variety of cooperative education engineering aspects of a ship’s operations. The opportunities ***Auxiliary Sail Endorsement available upon junior cruise focuses on deck officer training, • State-of-the-art shiphandling and naviga- successful completion of additional require- watch-standing, and ship’s maintenance. tion simulators ments. Cadet Shipping: Following the second year at • Full-service boatyard with marine travel lift MMA, students will spend 90 days sailing a and boat shop CAREER OPTIONS commercial merchant ship, typically aboard a • Lifestyle options: regimented or Professional maritime careers encompass a tanker, container ship, bulk carrier, passenger independent wide variety of professions. Depending upon ship, or other specialized vessel. This expe- • Public college tuition your major, you may find yourself employed rience immerses the student in the shipping as an officer aboard: industry, providing an opportunity to hone skills and knowledge, and to learn from other OUR WATERCRAFT • Commercial Merchant Ships professional seafaring officers in the marine • Tug and Barges Maine Maritime Academy’s waterfront is filled with many types of vessels. Depending • Offshore Supply Vessels on your personal or program interests, you’ll • Dynamic Positioning Vessels take the helm and sail aboard some of the • Coast Guard or Navy Vessels following. • Tall Ships • State of Maine, a 500’ training ship • Bowdoin, an 88’ schooner LEARN MORE • Capt. Susan J. Clark, a 70’ training vessel Visit mainemaritime.edu for helpful informa- • Pentagoet, a 76’ tugboat tion on all aspects of Maine Maritime Acad- • Oyster Bay, a 230’ barge emy academics, student life, and admissions. • Friendship, a 47’ research vessel Admissions counselors are always available to speak with you — simply give us a call. Our transportation industry. • 50+ additional sail and power vessels online catalog is regularly updated and should Vessel Operations & Technology (VOT) be referred to for complete programming. Students choosing this major are required to complete 240 sea days. In order to qualify PROFESSIONAL for the Mate 500- or 1600-ton License, sea CREDENTIALS­ service must be earned aboard appropriate- ly-sized vessels over three cooperative work Marine Transportation Operations and Vessel experiences. These experiences typically Operations and Technology majors lead to occur between each academic year and may professional licensing opportunities. be gained aboard a variety of commercial Marine Transportation Operations vessels including tugs, supply vessels, ferries, (MTO)*** and even tall ships. • USCG Third Mate License, Unlimited Ton- Small Vessel Operations (SVO) nage, Any Oceans, and STCW credentials Students choosing this major are required to complete 120 sea days before the Mate • USCG Able Seafarer - Deck 200-ton License can be issued. Like the VOT Vessel Operations and Technology major, these experiences may be aboard a (VOT) *** variety of commercial vessels including tugs, supply vessels, ferries, and tall ships. • USCG Mate 500-ton or 1,600-ton License, Near Coastal or Oceans depending upon sea time, and STCW credentials SETTING MMA APART • USCG Able Seafarer - Deck Compare Maine Maritime Academy to other Small Vessel Operations (SVO) *** colleges and see what sets us apart: • USCG Mate 200-ton License, Near Coastal • 90+% professional job placement (up to 200 miles) • Low student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1 • USCG Able Seaman, Special

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