Introduction to the Maritime Transportation System (2 hours)
- What is the Merchant Marine?
- What is the Marine Transportation System?
Introduction to Ship and Maritime Terminology (4 hours)
- Introduction
- Types of Ships purpose and function (categorize by function/type) (objective: identification)
- LNG/LPG
- Tankers
- Container
- S. Naval Ships/submarines
- Passenger vessels
- Dry-bulk
- Ro/Ro
- Heavy lift
- Tugboats
- Drill ships/jack-up/column stabilizer
- Offshore supply vessels
- Float-on/float-off
- (m)Push boat
- Ferries
- Research vessels
- Luxury yachts
- Barges
- Fishing vessels
- Coast Guard cutters
- Fire boats
- Ship Nomenclature (General)
- Basic Safety
- Ship Organization
Introduction to Marine Engineering and Shipbuilding Terminology (4 hours)
- Introduction
- Ship construction (Basic)
- Classification of Merchant Ships
- Propulsion overview (Types)
Introduction to Shoreside and Seagoing Careers (4 hours)
- Introduction
- Seagoing Careers
- Shoreside Careers
- Service Profession
Maritime History (World/US) (8 hours)
- Introduction
- World History (Origins/Importance of Free Trade)
- Historical Role of U.S. Maritime Industry
- Economic Role of U.S. Shipyards /Shipbuilding
- Economic Role of U.S. Merchant Marine
- National Defense Role of U.S. Merchant Marine
(Recommend visit to local Maritime Museum of Historic Vessel)
Overview of Shipbuilding and Repair Careers (4 hours)
- Introduction
- New Vessel Construction
- Ship Repair Operations
- Tug Barge Construction
- Recreational Boat Construction/Repair
- Offshore Drilling Industry
- Ship Engineering and Design
(Recommend visit to Shipyard)
Specifics of Port Operation Careers (3 hours)
- Introduction
- Understanding Role of Port Operations
- Waterfront Operations (Loading/ Unloading Vessels)
- Distribution of Cargo (Arrival and Departure from Port)
- Homeland/Maritime Security
- Marine Logistics (Cargo Distribution)
(Recommend visit to Port)
Specifics of Maritime Support Operations Careers (4 hours)
- Introduction
- Ship Agencies
- Environmental Agencies/Services
- Marine Insurance
- Ship Chandlery
- Maritime Law
- Marine Survey & Classification
- Salvage
- Docking Assistance
- Pilotage Services
(Recommend 1 or 2 guest speakers or a panel of several to discuss careers)
Specifics of Shipping Careers (8 hours)
- Introduction to various areas
- Deep Sea
- Offshore Supply
- Brown Water (Tug/Barge)
- Great Lakes
- Inter coastal
- Recreational (Yachts/Cruise Ships)
- Energy Platforms
- Government Service (NOAA/MSC/USACE)
Education Pathways to Maritime Careers (2 hours)
- Introduction
- Maritime/Service Academy’s
- Community Colleges
- Professional Institutions
- Registered Apprentice Program
- Military Service (Coast Guard/Navy/Army)
- Company/Labor Programs
Maritime Career Progression (2 hours)
- Introduction
- Unlicensed
- Licensed
- Shoreside
- Government Service