Program Overview

SUNY Maritime College is a public maritime college located on the waterfront in the Bronx, New York. The college prepares students for careers aboard commercial vessels and throughout the shoreside maritime industry through academic study, technical training, leadership development, simulators, and practical experience at sea.

Students pursuing a U.S. Coast Guard license must participate in the Regiment of Cadets, a structured leadership program designed to prepare cadets for the responsibilities and working environment found aboard vessels. The Regiment is not affiliated with the military and does not carry a military service obligation. 

Education and Career Pathways

SUNY Maritime offers undergraduate degree programs in marine transportation, marine operations, engineering, naval architecture, maritime studies, marine environmental science, and other maritime fields. Several majors can be combined with an unlimited U.S. Coast Guard deck or engine license pathway.

Deck-license students prepare for careers as Third Mates responsible for navigation, cargo operations, vessel safety, and deck operations. Engine-license students prepare for Third Assistant Engineer positions involving propulsion, electrical systems, machinery, maintenance, and other shipboard engineering responsibilities. Students must complete the required academic and licensing curriculum and pass the applicable U.S. Coast Guard examination to graduate from an unlimited-license program.

License candidates complete three seagoing training experiences through Summer Sea Terms aboard the Training Ship Empire State VII or through an approved cadet-shipping assignment aboard an operating commercial or government vessel. These experiences include watchstanding, vessel maintenance, emergency drills, technical instruction, and leadership development.

Program Information

Program Format

Four-year public maritime college with academic instruction, regimental leadership training, laboratories, simulators, Summer Sea Terms, and commercial cadet-shipping opportunities.

Credentials

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering degree and eligibility for a U.S. Coast Guard Third Mate or Third Assistant Engineer license, depending on the selected program and successful completion of all licensing requirements.

Who It Serves

Students seeking careers as licensed deck officers, marine engineers, vessel operators, maritime professionals, or shoreside industry leaders.

Admissions

Applicants complete SUNY Maritime College’s undergraduate admissions process. Students pursuing a U.S. Coast Guard license must also meet applicable medical, physical, citizenship, credentialing, and regimental requirements. Additional documents may be required before participating in training at sea.

6 Pennyfield Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465

718-409-7221

admissions@sunymaritime.edu

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