Military Training

Emphasizes practical "hands-on" training utilizing more than three dozen engineering and nautical science laboratories and simulators, as well as waterfront vessels and equipment. Strategic transportation and logistics courses include field visits to intermodal facilities in the Port of New York/New Jersey.

Instruction is provided by outstanding faculty, many of whom are military reservists themselves. Experts from the transportation industry, as well as military (both active and reserve), also participate in course instruction.

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GMATS can customize military training to meet the specific needs of a unit.

Nautical Science

Over 25 courses offered (including more than a dozen USCG approved courses). These include required STCW training programs and courses that keep shipboard merchant marine personnel and military reservists current on technology innovations, industry practices, and regulations that affect mariners.

Marine Engineering

Over 30 courses offered for seagoing engineers, port engineers, and professionals from the shipbuilding, ship repair, and offshore energy industry. Courses range from steam and diesel engine operations and repair to shipboard electronic control systems, pump maintenance, engineering management and practical economics and management for port engineers.

Transportation, Logistics, and Management

Over 25 courses offered for transportation professionals seeking to learn about leading-edge developments in intermodal transportation and logistics management, as well as executives seeking to understand leading edge developments in management techniques and practices.

GMATS programs are designed to meet the transportation and management training needs of corporate America as well as those of government and military organizations. Courses include topics designed for management trainees and seasoned professionals who wish to understand complex transportation and logistics systems in order to most efficiently manage or expand the transportation activities of their organization. Courses also include curriculum designed for mid-level managers and senior level executives. GMATS’ executive management programs are designed to enhance operational efficiency, improve competitive advantage, and to build morale and teamwork among employees.

Research and Special Projects

The Division of Research and Special Projects (RASP) conducts applied research, studies, and special projects in maritime activities to include technologies, processes, human resources, and infrastructures.

Customized Training

USMMA Global Maritime and Transportation School specializes in developing training programs designed to meet the specific needs of a company or organization. Special training programs may draw from the content of other courses listed in this or other catalogs or they may be focused on other subject areas.

Our staff and faculty can work with your company or organization to develop a specialized training program. Most courses are best conducted here at the US Merchant Marine Academy utilizing our extensive laboratories, professional classrooms, and outstanding waterfront facilities. However, with special arrangements, some training programs may be offered on-site at your company or organization’s facility.