Contact:
(Formerly Pacific Maritime Institute;
also, Fremont Maritime Services is now part of MITAGS)
1729 Alaskan Way South
Seattle, WA 98134
206.441.2880 Main
Captain John Kjaerulff, Director
Business Development
206.801.1245
206.255.8398 cell
jkjaerulff@mates.org
jkjaerulff@mitags.org
Overview of Services:
MITAGS is the primary training center for members of the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots (IOMM&P). It exists to enhance the professionalism of mariners through the development of quality maritime leadership, training, education, and safety programs.
MITAGS’ Maritime Apprenticeship Program (MAP) offers a cost-effective way for passionate individuals that possess little or no maritime experience to earn highly sought after mariner qualifications.
Employers contributing to the joint labor-management trust (known as the Maritime Advancement, Training, Education, and Safety (M.A.T.E.S.) Program) recognized the benefit of having well trained captains and deck officers serving on board their ships. The concept proved so successful that training was extended to pilots and non-members as well.
Today, PMI and Fremont Maritime Svc have been merged into the MITAGS brand. This provides students and companies with consistent high-quality simulation and training services at multiple locations.
MITAGS is the leader of State Pilot Training in the US, and internationally.
Certification:
Credential: YES
(Must come back every 5years to renew the credential.)
Able Seaman (AB)
Start out as deck hand, then go AB, to Mate, to Captain.
The school’s watchkeeping assessment programs (Navigation Skills Assessment Program – NSAP®), and the Work Boat Academy Apprenticeships have received international recognition. STCW 2010 Mate to Master Program / Maritime Apprenticeship programs: Upon completion, the Apprentice will be eligible to sit for their Mate’s license and will also hold their AB Limited. In addition, all STCW requirements and assessments are met so the mariner will also receive their Able Seafarer-Deck and OICNW credentials to sail internationally.
Equity Lens:
Had Commissioner Calkins from the Port of Seattle visit last summer. Getting the word out about the Tide Flats program at Tacoma HS.
Very much merit based. Looking for hard workers who apply themselves. Very blue collar profession – respect for people who work hard.
Huge demand in all aspects.
