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Thank you for your question. The 2025 WSF Maritime Apprenticeship Program application process runs June 1 - June 30, 2024. See details at www.mitags.org/maritime-apprenticeship-programs/wsf-program.

Thank you for you question. MITAGS instructors are seasoned subject matter experts who, on average, have worked in the Maritime Industry for decades.

Hello! Thank you for your question. U.S. citizenship is not required to take the MITAGS STCW course. Learn more bit.ly/44e2XTx

There is no age limit. However, apprentices must meet the required medical and physical standards in order to qualify for a U.S. Coast Guard-issued Merchant Mariner Medical Certificate.

The MITAGS Engineer Program is in development. Stay connected with our website and social media channels for updates.

MITAGS offered full scholarship apprenticeships in 2023 for Washington State Ferries. Additional MITAGS Maritime Apprenticeship Programs (MAP) are approved by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and honor the Post 9/11 GI Bill for eligible veterans and their dependents. Learn more at www.mitags.org/gi-bill-maritime-education.

in my understanding SIU takes the long route to become an officer but this is 2.5 years path to third mate but we know a ton of information about SIU but I have yet to see anyone who went through MITAGS online talking about their experiences which really frustrating. I am in a position to big a path but it feels like half of the information to take a decision is missing.

Hello, Thank you for your question. MITAGS is a training center for the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots union and the broader maritime community. MITAGS offers entry-level courses, however focuses on officer-level training. The MITAGS Maritime Apprenticeship Program (MAP) prepares for mate positions. Apprentices usually complete the program in approximately 2 years. Seafarers International Union (SIU) provides officer-level courses, however focuses on entry-level maritime training for positions such as Ordinary Seaman (O.S.), Able Bodied Seaman (A.B.), Wiper, Oiler, Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED), and Steward. SIU members can sail in deck, engine, and steward departments. The SIU apprenticeship is usually completed in 15 months.

The MITAGS Engineer Program is in development. Stay connected with our website and social media channels for updates.

Thank you for your question! Our Maritime Apprenticeship Program does require U.S. Citizenship, as citizenship is a requirement of the U.S. Coast Guard to issue the license at completion of the program.

Yes, please reach out to us at info@maritimeapprenticeship.org! We'd love to help you navigate a career in the merchant marine!

​@@MITAGSwhat if I have type 2 diabetes will I be qualified

@@monstergamingofdoom6175 Apprentices must meet the required medical and physical standards to qualify for a U.S. Coast Guard-issued Merchant Mariner Medical Certificate. Learn more www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/NMC/pdfs/faq/med_cert_faq.pdf?_ga=2.100164311.836009505.1718026977-152130479.1713297306

Thank you, John! We take great pride in what we do. Let us know if you have any questions! We're at ecs.page.link/zZWVT.

how much? I can't find a price anywhere

@@psychotech3927 Please contact our school advisors at info@maritimeapprenticeship.org for the latest tuition prices and to learn more about the apprenticeship programs we offer!