Engineering
Our Second Century of Engineering
The Engineering Department celebrated the centennial of marine engineering at the Maritime College in 2008, commemorating the arrival of the USS Newport, a steam auxiliary built at Bath Iron Works, which became the College's second training ship in 1908.
After more than a century, our mission remains unchanged:
Provide students with a strong analytical basis in engineering science, reinforced with major courses, and always connected to a hands-on, practical experience
The mission of the Engineering Department requires that every engineering student combine his or her academic studies with a practical, hands-on experience at applying the knowledge gained in the classroom and the laboratory. These experiences may come in the form of a very structured and demanding Summer Sea Term, or as an equally demanding Industrial Internship. These are a crucial component in a Maritime College engineering education.
Maritime College offers the following Programs leading to a Bachelor of Engineering degree:
For students who wish to earn a USCG License as a Third Assistant Engineer, but who do not wish to prepare for a career in the engineering profession, we recommend the B.S. in Marine Operations program in the Marine Transportation Department.
