Global Maritime and Transportation School at the United States Merchant Marine Academy

Global Maritime and Transportation School at the United States Merchant Marine Academy is a school located in Kings Point, New York. The institution, established in 1999, currently employs 43 people. The school offers a range of courses and programs in nautical science, engineering, and security & transportation. Its nautical science curriculum includes training compliant with U.S. Coast Guard and IMO – STCW ‘95 standards, covering topics such as navigation, seamanship, firefighting, radar, bridge resource management, celestial navigation, fast rescue boat operations, and tankerman training. The engineering programs encompass U.S. Coast Guard and IMO – STCW ‘95 compliant training, U.S. Coast Guard endorsements for QMED and refrigeration, and courses in diesel engine operations and maintenance, welding, refrigeration, electricity, coatings and corrosion control, computer networking, and fiber optic cabling. The school also offers maritime security training, including courses on vessel, facility, and company security officer certification, as well as U.S. Customs Container Security Initiative (CSI) training, port and terminal operations, logistics and supply chain management, and air cargo operations. Beyond its core training programs, the school conducts applied research in maritime operations, intermodal systems, and transportation security. The school also offers special projects encompassing technical assistance, curriculum development, instructional services, and operations assessments. Visit gmats.org to learn more about Global Maritime and Transportation School.