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The U.S. Maritime Service Corps of Cadets provides an opportunity for you to learn how to operate and maintain an ocean-going vessel while attending college. In addition to classroom and field training during the regular school year, you will sail aboard the training ship TEXAS CLIPPER during three summer cruises to gain practical experience in seamanship, navigation, and engineering operations. At the conclusion of the program, you will be examined become licensed in the Merchant Marine as a deck or engineering officer and may seek employment in the exciting field of marine transportation.
Is there a military commitment? No. There is no military commitment. Cadets have the opportunity to participate in the U.S. Navy Reserve Officer Training Program or the U.S. Navy Reserve while attending TAMUG and the Texas Maritime Academy. After graduation, they may choose to join the U.S. Coast Guard. These programs are voluntary and independent of the Texas Maritime Academy.
Cadet life is a highly-structured paramilitary environment. Cadets participate in activities to include formations and must wear designated uniforms.
What is the Maritime Training Program? The Corps is a learning laboratory for leadership, management and self-discipline. During the summer cruise, Cadets are organized into a paramilitary unit with muster, watch standing, shore-side training, small boat handling, and ship maintenance duties. Cadets must also complete training in marine firefighting, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques. Cadets majoring in Marine Biology, Marine Sciences, and Marine Transportation may seek a Third Mate's License (Oceans Unlimited). Cadets in Marine Engineering Technology may seek a Third Assistant Engineer's License (Steam and/or Motor Vessels, Unlimited).
The Summer Cruise: During three summer training cruises, you serve as a crewmember aboard the oceangoing TEXAS CLIPPER. Each training cruise is a progressive step to becoming a proficient merchant mariner. TEXAS CLIPPER cruises vary from voyages to Europe, South America, Mexico and the Caribbean. Request Info. | Schedule a Visit | Corps Application | Corps Physical
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