Professional Mariner Training | SUNY Maritime College

Reputable & Globally Recognized Mariner Training

Flexible and Accessible Training Options in World-Class Facilities

Maritime College offers individual courses to maintain your credentials or advance your career, along with customized corporate training programs.

BASIC TRAINING

Learn how to react in a correct manner during emergency situations, take measures appropriate for survival, and use survival equipment correctly.

Regular, refresher and revalidation options available.

VPDSD (Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties)

Get the knowledge to perform duties in accordance with the requirements of the Maritime Transportation Security Act.

ADVANCED FIREFIGHTING

Perform the necessary duties to control firefighting operations aboard ships.

Refresher and revalidation options available.

ABLE SEAMAN

Perform duties required of an Able Seaman, be aware of obligations under Coast Guard regulations concerning safety and protection of the marine environment, and, be able to take the practical measures necessary to meet those obligations.

Dynamic Positioning Training

The Only East Coast Maritime Academy Certified to Teach NI-Approved DP Courses

Maritime College's Dynamic Positioning is a sophisticated suite of systems, that integrate advanced software simulations with physical equipment and robust courseware.

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Global Offshore Wind Training

One of Only Two Maritime Institutions in the Nation

Maritime College, in cooperation with RelyOn, is offering all five modules of the globally recognized GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) and Basic Technical Training.

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Mariner Training by Mariners for Mariners
- Captain Robert N. Anderson

Frequently Asked Questions

College location

Courses take place at SUNY Maritime College campus, located at 6 Pennyfield Avenue, Bronx NY 10465.

All PMT students should park in lot 11, a parking permit will be issued at the start of the class. The Classroom is located in L-203 on the second floor of the Fort/Library building.

Course start time

All courses start at 0800 am.

Waterfront classes and programs

Learn more about Waterfront classes and programs.

Launch tender course

Information about the launch tender course is available here.

Corporate training

Companies seeking customized training programs should contact the professional mariner training department at pmt@sunymaritime.edu or (718) 409-7341.