Seattle Maritime Academy

Welcome

Why work at sea?

Good Wages
Early responsibility
Opportunities for global travel
Good long term prospects
The satisfaction of doing something useful
Career flexibility and security
Long holidays
Doing something exciting!

Seattle Maritime Academy

The #1 source for Coast Guard approved STCW training courses and entry-level Engineering and Deck courses. STCW is the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, an international agreement that the U.S. and other maritime nations have signed. By doing so they have committed to change their national rules on sea service, training, and other qualification requirements to meet or exceed the standards in the Convention.

Please take the time to browse our website and course catalog for courses of interest to your particular needs. Courses currently include, but are not limited to, STCW Training Programs, Basic Safety Training, and Proficiency in Survival Craft, Marine Deck Technology, Marine Engineering Technology and courses for the Recreational Boater. Orientation sessions are being held on a reqular basis. Please contact us for dates and times.

SMA offers formal certificate programs in Marine Deck Technology and Marine Engineering Technology.

In addition to the formal programs, SMA provides training in a variety of marine subjects and topics under the aegis of community education. Lastly, SMA provides training under contract to private sector companies, government agencies, military units, and unions. The format and scope of instruction is customized to meet each customer's specialized training needs.