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

BTS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing a minimum of 80% of the total course duration.