GMATS Divisions

GMATS’ Background

During the evolution of the U.S. maritime industry throughout the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, the creation of intermodalism and the shift from steam propulsion to diesel propulsion challenged the industry to provide continuing education to serve this segment of the transportation industry.

The USMMA was tasked to use its unique resources to better serve the education and training needs of the transportation industry. Responding to this mandate, the Academy established USMMA Continuing Education in 1994. During the first few years of its existence, USMMA Continuing Education experienced a dramatic expansion in both size and scope of its courses and programs.

Reflecting the growth and diversity of USMMA Continuing Education, the name of the program was changed in 1999 to the Global Maritime and Transportation School (GMATS).

Through its Global Maritime and Transportation School (GMATS), the United States Merchant Marine Academy now offers the most extensive maritime and transportation professional education.

GMATS Divisions

GMATS instructional divisions offer more than 140 courses coupled with our Research and Special Projects division.

Engineering Programs

The Engineering Programs division at GMATS is dedicated to offering professional education in the areas of Marine Engineering, Diesel Engine Technology, Applied Electricity, and Refrigeration Technology.  Marine and Shoreside professionals ranging from senior engineers to the newest trainees will find a variety of courses designed to provide valuable knowledge.

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Security & Transportation

The Security and Transportation programs at GMATS are designed to meet the needs of personnel in every level of the transportation industry, from management trainees to the seasoned professional.  Our courses cover programs from complex maritime and intermodal transportation logistics systems to the latest requirements in transportation security.

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Research & Special Projects

GMATS Research and Special Projects division conducts applied research and specialized studies; performs operational assessments and process improvement activities; and provides a wide range of technical assistance and instructional services.

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Nautical Science

The Nautical Science Division is dedicated to providing the best in professional education for all areas of the maritime industry. Today’s ships, tugs and support vessels have become increasingly sophisticated. We have the facilities and personnel to meet the technological and regulatory issues facing today’s mariners. Maritime personnel ranging from senior level to the newest trainees will find a variety of courses designed to provide valuable theoretical and practical education.

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Military Training

Responding to the growing needs for training in both the military and commercial maritime world, GMATS has dramatically expanded its Continuing Education program. Operating as a “non-appropriated fund instrumentality” of the U.S. Government, our Continuing Education program offers close to one hundred courses and programs for the military. In addition, GMATS regularly develops customized programs to meet the specific needs of any organization.

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