Adults & Professionals

The Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), in partnership with Texas A&M University at Galveston, operates the Center for Marine Training and Safety (CMTS).  The Center offers environmental protection courses through the TEEX Oil Spill Control School (established in 1975) and professional marine/maritime courses through the TEEX Marine Safety Program.  The Center helps to facilitate the continuing education mission of Texas A&M University at Galveston.  Texas Maritime Academy Instructors, as well as instructors currently working in the marine/maritime industry, provide adjunct instructional assistance for the Center.

The TEEX Center for Marine Training & Safety was specifically set up to provide the Gulf of Mexico regional maritime and marine industries (oceangoing, inland and coastal zones) with professional job-skill related safety and training programs designed and conducted for the adult learner, as well as extension services and technical assistance.

Training is currently provided to all maritime industries, including inland towing companies, offshore oil and gas exploration, drilling companies, deep sea shipping companies, and marine transportation related facilities.  Average class size is 15 participants for open enrollment classes.  Courses vary from one day to 2 weeks.  Topics range from STCW courses, sea survival, rig safety, spill response (management and operational levels), hazardous material handling, to deck skills, engineering skills, dock operator, tankerman, bridge management, confined space and emergency operations.  Many courses may be modified to meet specific learning objectives, as well as presented at the client’s desired location.