 Alaska Maritime Training Center
The goal of the Alaska Maritime Training Center is to promote safe marine operations by effectively preparing captains and crew members for employment in the Alaskan maritime industry. The Alaska Maritime Training Center is a United States Coast Guard approved training facility located in Seward, Alaska, and offers USCG/STCW compliant maritime training. In addition to the standard courses offered, customized training is available to meet the specific needs of maritime companies. Courses are delivered through the use of our world class ship simulator, state of the art computer based navigational laboratory and modern classrooms equipped with the latest instructional delivery technologies. AnnouncementsMike Demchenko Memorial Scholarship 2012For Seward High School SeniorsApril 12, 2012 One $1400.00 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Seward High School Senior whose employment goals lie in the maritime industry. Preference will be given to an applicant with the intent to spend his/her career on a research vessel. The award will be made directly to Alaska Vocational Technical Center upon enrollment in US Coast Guard approved course(s) in the Alaska Maritime Training Center. Enrollment must occur within six months of high school graduation. Applications are due 1 May 2012. Criteria:
[Save or Print the Scholarship Form] To submit the form you may either FAX to Kim Kain at 907-224-4400 or scan-to-email to kim.kain@avtec.edu If you need more information call Kim Kain at 907-224-6157 Thomas B. Crowley Memorial Able Seaman/Tankerman ScholarshipFor Alaska Native StudentsAVTEC - Alaska’s Institute of Technology is accepting applications for two $2,000 scholarships funded by Crowley Maritime Corp. for Alaska Native students. The scholarships are for students who will attend AVTEC’s Able-Bodied Mariner Training Program in Seward. Scholarship winners will be able to use the awards for the next AB mariner training program in the fall of 2011. “The Thomas B. Crowley, Sr. Memorial Scholarships will recognize students who demonstrate achievement and leadership ability to successfully pursue careers in the towing industry,” AVTEC Director Fred Esposito said. “With this support, Crowley Maritime is helping train a local workforce for Alaska’s maritime industry.” Candidates eligible for the scholarship must be Alaska Native, hold a valid Merchant Mariner Credential or a U.S. Coast Guard License or Merchant Mariner Document, hold a Transportation Worker I.D. card and provide sea-service letters or discharge. Interested persons will need the following forms prior to applying. These forms require Adobe Reader to view or print. To save them to your computer, use the Save button after opening in your browser: Alaskans who are interested in the Crowley Maritime Scholarships, the AB program or other AVTEC training, should contact Captain Terry Federer at 907-224-6196 or terry.federer@avtec.edu AVTEC Maritime Course List
MissionTo provide Alaskans with the skills and technical knowledge to enable them to be productive in our continually evolving maritime industry. Video TutorialsDates and CostU.S.C.G Merchant Mariner Licensing & Documentation |
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Maritime CoursesGo here for our maritime course offerings. Ship SimulatorTo see a virtual tour of our three-bridge, Kongsberg™ Full-Mission Ship Simulator, click the link below. Then use the orange dropdown menu to select the control room or bridge of choice.
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Alaska has more
coastline than all the other United States combined.
Alaska's maritime environment is one of the most challenging in
the world. Safely transporting passengers and freight or carrying out
commercial fishing operations in Alaskan waters requires well-qualified
captains and crew members. 
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