MARINE TRANSPORTATION:
NAVIGATING VESSELS OF ALL SIZES THROUGH ALL OCEANS

Learn vessel navigation, cargo operations, marine communications, ocean science, ship structure, and watchkeeping.

Marine Transportation Operation (MTO)
For students seeking an unlimited U.S. Coast Guard 3rd Mates License allowing them to pursue a career path on any size vessel on any ocean.
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Vessel Operations and Technology (VOT)
Preparing students as operators and managers of a variety of private and commercial vessels by supporting requirements necessary to obtain a U.S. Coast Guard 500-ton or 1,600-ton Near Coastal Mates License.
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Small Vessel Operations (SVO)
A two year Associates of Science degree program granting students the ability to obtain their U.S. Coast Guard Near Coast Mates License of vessels no more than 200 tons, operating in waters up to 200 miles offshore providing the foundation for careers on a range of private and commercial vessels.
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YOUR FUTURE:
Officer Aboard Commercial Merchant Ships, Tugboats, Harbor Pilot Vessels, Offshore Oil Drilling Ships, Offshore Supply Vessels, Dynamic Positioning Vessels, Tall Ships, or Large Research Vessels
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