MITAGS

MITAGS MITAGS (Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies) provides advanced maritime training, license advancement, and workforce development programs.

Locations: Linthicum Heights, MD and Seattle, WA. MITAGS is a non-profit vocational training center and maritime research center. We offer comprehensive maritime solutions in Seattle and Baltimore.

PACK YOUR SEA BAG ⚓You can only take five:The Backup Watch Fuel ☕The Emergency Morale Kit 🍫The Weather Negotiator 🌧️The ...
08/21/2026

PACK YOUR SEA BAG ⚓

You can only take five:

The Backup Watch Fuel ☕
The Emergency Morale Kit 🍫
The Weather Negotiator 🌧️
The Lost-in-Three-Days Flashlight 🔦
The Emergency Dry-Sock Reserve 🧦
The Connection to Civilization 📱

One item has to stay ashore. Which one are you leaving behind?

Comment the number and defend your decision. Your shipmates may judge you. 👇

⚓ MASTER-LEVEL BRIDGE CHALLENGEA sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel. Both vessels are in sight of one an...
08/20/2026

⚓ MASTER-LEVEL BRIDGE CHALLENGE

A sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel. Both vessels are in sight of one another, and a risk of collision exists.

Which vessel must keep out of the way?

A. The power-driven vessel, because it must keep clear of a sailing vessel
B. The sailing vessel, because it is the overtaking vessel
C. The vessel with the other on its starboard side
D. Neither vessel until a danger signal is sounded

Comment A, B, C or D — and tell us which rule applies.

Tag a mariner who knows the Rules of the Road.

Registration is open for the 2nd Annual Mariners for America Conference! ⚓Join us April 5–7, 2027, at MITAGS East in Mar...
08/19/2026

Registration is open for the 2nd Annual Mariners for America Conference! ⚓

Join us April 5–7, 2027, at MITAGS East in Maryland for an important gathering of maritime professionals, industry leaders, educators, recruiters, and organizations committed to strengthening America’s maritime workforce.

Early-bird registration is currently $650, but the price will increase to $1,100 soon.

If you tried to register during the past few weeks and experienced problems with our payment portal, the technical issue has been fixed. Please return to the website and complete your registration.

Reserve your spot:
https://www.mitags.org/mariners-for-america-conference/

The Mariner Starter Pack ⚓☕ Official Watchstanding Fuel🥾 Steel-Toed Sea Slippers🌧️ The Personal Portable Forecast⏰ The 0...
08/18/2026

The Mariner Starter Pack ⚓

☕ Official Watchstanding Fuel
🥾 Steel-Toed Sea Slippers
🌧️ The Personal Portable Forecast
⏰ The 0345 Morale Destroyer
📋 The Never-Ending Voyage
🗓️ The Sleep Prevention Program

Everything you need for life at sea… almost.

Mariners, what are we missing? Add your essential item in the comments. 👇

We were honored to welcome a delegation from Indonesia to MITAGS!⚓Our guests had the opportunity to experience our marit...
08/17/2026

We were honored to welcome a delegation from Indonesia to MITAGS!⚓

Our guests had the opportunity to experience our maritime simulators, explore realistic bridge scenarios, and see how simulation supports hands-on training and operational decision-making.

It was a fun and memorable visit filled with learning, collaboration, and great conversations. Thank you to the delegation for spending time with us!

🗺️ Electronic Chart Systems are only as effective as the person using them.Whether you're new to ECS or looking to sharp...
08/13/2026

🗺️ Electronic Chart Systems are only as effective as the person using them.

Whether you're new to ECS or looking to sharpen your skills, MITAGS West's Electronic Chart Fundamentals course provides practical, hands-on training using a live Rose Point environment.

You'll learn how to:
✔ Plan voyages efficiently
✔ Maximize ECS features
✔ Improve situational awareness
✔ Respond to equipment failures

📅 September 10
📍 MITAGS West – Seattle

Reserve your seat today:
https://www.mitags.org/course/electronic-chart-fundamentals-ecs/

⚓ Registration is now open for the 2nd Annual Mariners for America Conference!Join maritime leaders from across the coun...
08/12/2026

⚓ Registration is now open for the 2nd Annual Mariners for America Conference!

Join maritime leaders from across the country for three days of collaboration, networking, and practical discussions focused on strengthening the U.S. maritime workforce.

📅 April 5–7, 2027
📍 MITAGS | Baltimore, MD

🌟 Early Bird Registration: $650 for a limited time*.

Whether you're an employer, educator, mariner, policymaker, or industry partner, this conference is your opportunity to connect with the people driving the future of maritime.

Register today:
https://www.mitags.org/mariners-for-america-conference/

🚨 Bridge Decision Challenge 🚨Imagine you're the Officer of the Watch. Your radar indicates:📍 CPA: 0.1 NM⏱️ TCPA: 8 minut...
08/11/2026

🚨 Bridge Decision Challenge 🚨

Imagine you're the Officer of the Watch. Your radar indicates:

📍 CPA: 0.1 NM
⏱️ TCPA: 8 minutes

What's your biggest concern?

A. Speed difference
B. Collision risk
C. Weather
D. GPS accuracy

Drop your answer in the comments before looking at everyone else's responses!

📡 How confident are you in your radar skills?Radar remains one of the most valuable tools for collision avoidance and sa...
08/10/2026

📡 How confident are you in your radar skills?

Radar remains one of the most valuable tools for collision avoidance and safe navigation.

Join MITAGS West's Advanced Radar Seminar to strengthen your radar interpretation, target tracking, parallel indexing, and decision-making skills through practical instruction designed for experienced mariners.

📅 September 11
📍 MITAGS West – Seattle

Register today:
https://www.mitags.org/course/advanced-radar-seminar/

🚢 Congratulations to Ed Koronowski!Ed recently signed up to receive a FREE Deck Study & Plotting Pack through MITAGS. Cu...
08/07/2026

🚢 Congratulations to Ed Koronowski!

Ed recently signed up to receive a FREE Deck Study & Plotting Pack through MITAGS. Currently sailing aboard the S.S. John W. Brown, Ed is continuing his journey toward advancing his maritime career, and we're proud to be part of it.

We wish you fair winds and following seas, Ed. We look forward to seeing you back at MITAGS when you're ready for our Celestial Navigation course!

📦 Maryland resident mariners: There's still time to take advantage of this opportunity. Apply while supplies last — the program officially ends September 30.

Learn more:
https://www.mitags.org/free-deck-study-plotting-pack-for-maryland-mariners-mitags/

This initiative is made possible through funding from the Maryland Department of Labor, Maryland Works for Wind, Baltimore County Department of Economic & Workforce Development, and the U.S. Department of Commerce's Good Jobs Challenge grant program, administered by the Economic Development Administration.

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Linthicum Heights, MD

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18666565568

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