Legacy of Excellence
It was felt that USMMA needed 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 available.