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Maritime Schools and Academies
In many cases, you can advance in the maritime career by starting in a entry-level position, you can kick-start your career by getting training and
certifications from maritime schools. For some jobs, like those with the coast guard, training is required. Although maritime jobs involve a lot of on-site learning, schooling is really where success starts.
Maritime High Schools
If you have been interested in a maritime career since you were a child, you can start your maritime education before you even graduate. A number of high schools provide specific focus on the workboat industry, so considering these private schools might be a good idea.
- Chapman School of Seamanship in Stuart, Florida
- The Marine Academy of Science and Technology in Sandy Hook, New Jersey
- MAST Academy in Miami, Florida
- The Palm Beach Maritime Academy Charter School in West Palm Beach, Florida
- Woods Hole Sea Education Association in Woods Hole, Massachusetts
Technical Schools for Maritime Careers
After high school, there are three main choices if you want to have a maritime industry career: you can enter the workforce in an entry-level position, you can seek technical training for certification, or you can go to college to obtain a degree. If you want an active job on a ship, technical school is most likely your best bet to get the training you need in the fastest way possible. Here are just a few of the skills you will learn while at a technical school:
- Boat and Water Safety
- Nautical Vocabulary
- Basic Ship Repair and Maintenance Skills
- Primary Deckhand Training
- Basic Engineering
- Naval Architecture
- Celestial Navigation
- Knot Tying
- Rigging
- Environmental Understanding
- Team Work Skills
A College Degree
If you are interested in management positions on a workboat or want to pursue more advanced careers, you may need a full 4-year college education, resulting in a bachelor’s degree. This type of education will help you learn more advanced skills that can’t necessarily be learned while you’re on the ship!
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