

Seattle Maritime Academy Courses Training At Sea and Land – The Seattle Central College’s Seattle Maritime Academy provides the classroom instruction and hands-on training on working vessels that you need to prepare for a career in the regional and global maritime industry.
The Seattle Maritime Academy faculty and staff work with leaders in the industry to identify career opportunities for our students.
Internships & Careers
The Seattle Maritime Academy faculty and staff work with leaders in the industry to identify career opportunities for our students.
The Seattle Maritime Acadamy gives tours on the second Tuesday of the month at 1800 hours (6:00 pm) from 6 – 8 p.m in Building 1.
The tour includes:
- Tips on how to get started and the college’s and US Coast Guard’s requirements for entry.
- An overview of what to expect once you are enrolled at Seattle Maritime Academy.
- Information about internships, certifications and more.
- A chance to get your questions answered.
Maritime Programs
Seattle Central College’s Seattle Maritime Academy offers a variety of programs to train students for positions in commercial and passenger transportation, commercial fishing, deep sea sailing and the workboat industry.
- Marine Engineering Technology: This program combines practical shipboard experience with classroom instruction to teach students the design, operation and maintenance of marine propulsion plants and equipment.
- Marine Deck Technology: In this program, students will learn how to operate and maintain deck equipment and gain the navigational skills needed to qualify as an Able Seaman–Special.
Boat Donation Program
Through the boat donation program, you are providing Seattle Maritime Academy facilities to give students hands-on training or resources to support student scholarships and program development.
Seattle Maritime Academy
- Regular hours: 8:00 a.m. ‐ 4:30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)
Seattle Central College
4455 Shilshole Avenue NW
Seattle, WA 98107
(206)934-2647 (phone)
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