Contact(s):
4455 Shilshole Avenue NW
Seattle, WA 98107
206.934.2647
[email protected]
www.maritime.seattlecentral.edu
Dale Bateman, Associate Dean
Seattle Maritime Academy
206.934.2905
[email protected]
Overview of Services:
The Seattle Central College's Seattle Maritime Academy provides classroom instruction, hands-on training, and offers two US Coast Guard-approved certificate programs that prepare you for a career in commercial and passenger transportation, commercial fishing, deep-sea sailing and the workboat industry. Both programs include an at-sea internship. Marine Engineering Technology: You will learn how to operate and maintain a wide range of marine propulsion plants and equipment. This includes engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems and refrigeration equipment. Graduates satisfy the requirements needed to earn a USCG endorsement of Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED). Marine Deck Technology: You will learn how to perform all aspects of deck operations. This includes navigation, vessel handling, maintenance, knot work and line handling. Graduates satisfy the requirements needed to reach a USCG endorsement of Able Seaman (AB) Special. Other Educational Opportunities: Additionally, SMA provides training for both maritime professionals and recreational boaters. Professional Development: We offer customized training to help develop the workforce at maritime companies and organizations in the region. Continuing Education: Recreational boaters can learn basic navigation, knot-tying, small boat handling and more through our non-credit classes.
Certification:
Credential: YES
Coast-Guard approved Certificate in Marine Engineering Technology. Graduates also satisfy the requirements needed to earn a US Coast Guard endorsement of Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED).
Coast-Guard approved Certificate in Marine Deck Technology. Graduates also satisfy the requirements needed to reach a US Coast Guard endorsement of Able Seaman (AB) Special.
Equity Lens:
DEI is a priority; at the fore of Dale's mind. He works with YMC, Goodwill, Maritime HS and other groups to diversify the student population and to ultimately diversify the maritime industry. He is “throwing everything at the wall and seeing what sticks.” SMA typically does outreach to high school students. Now developing outreach programs to engage diverse middle and elementary schools, to help plant the maritime seed and pathway at an earlier age. Dale is in the early stages of partnership discussions with WA State Ferries to create a running start program at SMA so high school juniors and seniors can get the needed credits, training, and internships leading to AB and QMED jobs, post-graduation, with the Ferry system. He is looking at ways to fix systemic problems inherent in recruiting a new generation of diverse ferry workers that existed before but have been exacerbated by COVID.Dale also wants to know how best to engage with the Port. Not clear in his mind what levers the Port can pull to assist in these priorities.
