Marine Training in Florida
The movement of huge amounts of cargo, as well as passengers, between nations and within our Nation depends on workers in water transportation occupations, also known on commercial ships as merchant mariners. They operate and maintain deep-sea merchant ships, tugboats, towboats, ferries, dredges, excursion vessels, and other waterborne craft on the oceans, the Great Lakes, rivers, canals, and other waterways, as well as in harbors.
A typical deep-sea merchant ship has a captain, three deck officers or mates, a chief engineer and three assistant engineers, a radio operator, plus six or more unlicensed seamen, such as able seamen, oilers, QMEDs, and cooks or food handlers. Ship engineers operate, maintain, and repair propulsion engines, boilers, generators, pumps, and other machinery. Merchant marine vessels usually have four engineering officers: A chief engineer and a first, second, and third assistant engineer. Assistant engineers stand periodic watches, overseeing the safe operation of engines and machinery. These engineers are an integral part of the crew, because the lack of proper maintenance and repair on a ship can be life threatening.
In order to earn a place on a ship as a marine maintenance or ship repairer, one generally has to have a license. License applicants either must accumulate sea time and meet regulatory requirements or must graduate from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy or one of the six State maritime academies. In both cases, applicants must pass a written examination. Federal regulations also require that an applicant pass a physical examination, a drug screening, and a National Driver Register Check before being considered.
Florida Marine Training
Schools and Colleges in Florida Offering Marine Training
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
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The Art Institutes system of schools is a leading educator of students in the creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs. Every program of study offered to you is regularly reviewed by industry leaders, advisors, and employers for relevance in the marketplace. Changes are made, if necessary, to integrate subject matter into the curriculum so that our degree programs reflect the way things are done in the real world of work. Programs listed are not offered at all locations. |
Marine Mechanics Institute - Florida Campus
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Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) combines everything you need to become an entry-level marine technician, from basic engine theory to the more technical aspects of marine product service, rebuilding, troubleshooting and repair. MMI is dedicated to providing professional training to begin a career in the marine industry in just over one year! MMI is supported by a number of major marine manufacturers -- American Honda, American Suzuki, Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA, Mercury Marine, Volvo-Penta, SeaDoo, Polaris, Bombardier, Yamaha Motor Corp. and many more. |
WyoTech - Daytona
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Gear up for a better future at WyoTech. With career-training programs in mechanics and technician training, WyoTech can help you turn your passion into your profession. Choose from many convenient campus locations nationwide. |
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