Maritime Institute - West

The Maritime Institute is the leader in maritime training offering 150+ USCG & Navy approved courses. Serving CA, HI and WA.

Training Resources Limited was founded in 1998 by Capt. Ray Addicott (USN Ret) and LCDR Ray Gillip (USN Ret) to provide superior maritime training for civilian and military mariners. The company was incorporated in 2001 as Training Resources Limited, a Nevada Corporation (“TRL”). Through the years, TRL grew to become one of the largest maritime training centers on the West Coast, and invested heav

ily in training equipment, instructors and facilities to provide superior, realistic maritime training. The backbone of the training program is a significant investment in simulation equipment, including a Full Bridge simulator, engine room simulator, high voltage simulator, fire fighting simulator, ARPA/ECDIS simulators, small weapons simulation and a full scale life boat demonstrator. In 2017, the company moved to a new, state-of-the-art, 18,000 square foot training facility that includes 15 classrooms dedicated to subjects in deck, engineering, small arms and life/safety curriculum. Maritime Institute was founded in 1976 and grew to become the go-to center for Captain’s License certification in California, though the company offered a wide variety of courses for mariners of all backgrounds. Maritime Institute instructors became renowned in U.S. Navy special warfare circles for their superior training programs for small vessel operators, a key training need for Small Boat Teams, SEALS, and other special operations personnel. The company partnered with International Yacht Training (IYT) to provide Master of Yachts certification for those seeking to charter vessels outside of the United States. In addition to it’s San Diego training facilities and classroom in Alameda, California, the company provided exportable training in remote locations throughout California. In 2018, Training Resources acquired Maritime Institute and merged the organizations together. Today, Training Resources Limited Maritime Institute (“TRLMI”) offers over 80 U.S. Coast Guard approved courses in San Diego and Alameda and continues to provide exportable training throughout California and select East Coast locations. Our customers include Government organizations such as the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and NOAA; Civilian ship operators such as Maersk Shipping, Disney Cruise Lines, and Foss Maritime; Merchant Mariner Unions such as Sailor’s Union of the Pacific (SUP) and Marine Fireman’s Union (MFOW), and thousands of independent mariners each year. The company provides training to over 4000 mariners annually, in topics that cover every aspect of shipboard safety and operation.

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03/30/2026

Maritime Institute was in attendance at the National Harbor safety committee conference last week. They learned alongside industry and government agencies on safety and security issues along our working waterfronts!

03/30/2026

Join us at Maritime Institute's JOB FAIR. Find your next opportunity, connect with qualified, eager candidates, or just come to network and meet others in the industry!

San Diego, CA: May 14th 10am-2pm
Norfolk, VA: May 29th, 10am-2pm

Visit maritimeinstitute.com/job-fair or give us a call at (866) 300-5984 for more information.

See you there!

03/30/2026

Maritime Institute celebrated along with WABS (Washington Alliance for Better Schools). WABS leads a partnership of school districts, industry, and community dedicated to ensuring students furthest from opportunity can pursue a future that embraces their strengths, passions, and dreams. MI provide tours to highlight the vessel operations career pathways. The night was WABS annual celebration and fund raiser. MI was proud to be there to support sparking kids dreams!

12/08/2025

Now accepting enrollments for our QMED - Oiler course in Everett, Washington!

Register:
https://maritimeinstitute.com/session/qmed-oiler-2026-01-12/

11/11/2025

On this day, we extend gratitude and respect to all who have served and continue to serve this country. Thank you for your commitment to our nation and freedoms it affords.

11/10/2025

Maritime Institute supporting a 2 state Sea Scout event. Sea Scout Ships brought youth from all over Washington for a day of fellowship and training! Maritime Institute taught theory of fire and how to use a fire extinguisher. All of the youth got to don bunker gear and discharge a CO2 and a water fire extinguish! PASS!

10/23/2025

Join us for Maritime Institute's Job Fair- October 30th, 2025 from 10am-2pm PST at our San Diego campus.

Meet with leading industry employers, discover new opportunities, and build your professional network!

https://www.maritimeinstitute.com/job-fair

ADVANCED SHIPHANDLING 11/03/2025 Norfolk, VA

10/21/2025

This 70-hour Advanced Shiphandling (Management Level) course will satisfy the Manila Amendments requirements of the STCW Code Section A-II/2 and U.S. Coast Guard regulations requiring that every candidate for certification as Master and Chief Mate of ships 500 GT or more shall be required to demonstrate the competence to undertake, at the management level, the tasks, duties, and responsibilities listed in column 1 of table A-II/2 in the STCW Code.

Now enrolling- secure your spot today!

ADVANCED SHIPHANDLING 11/03/2025 Norfolk, VA This course meets the requirements for maneuver and handle the ship in all conditions, and response to navigational emergencies.

08/11/2025

Seats still available for our Master 100 Tons (Captain's License) course- September 8-19, 2025 at our San Diego campus. Enroll today!

https://maritimeinstitute.com/session/master-100-tons-9-08-2025-san-diego-ca/

08/07/2025

Ready to take the helm? Enroll today in our upcoming Master 100 Tons course. Running August 18-29 in Edmonds, WA. https://maritimeinstitute.com/session/master-100-tons-2025-08-18/

08/01/2025

Maritime Institute - West at Seafair Fleet Week Pier 46 in Seattle. Come join us… get a tour of Navy vessels and learn more about the commercial maritime training.

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https://maritimeinstitute.com/

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3980 Sherman Street, Ste 100
San Diego, CA
92110

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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