MARITIME
Our Maritime program, within Economic & Workforce Development, provides specialized Coast Guard-approved classroom instruction and practical training to prepare students to obtain a variety of documents, licenses, and endorsements issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, including Safety Training. These credentials are required for many jobs available in the Maritime field.
Whether you are new to the Maritime and Transportation industry, an experienced tradesman, or a business looking to train or refresh your team’s skills, our Maritime program can help.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Maritime classes are held at SoLAcc’s Marine & Petroleum Safety Training Center located at 3225 Youngs Rd. in Morgan City.
Current course offerings: September – November 2024 Training Schedule (Updated 9.24.2024)
Relevant Courses Include:
- Able Seaman
- Advanced Wheelhouse Management
- Apprentice Mate Steersman
- Apprentice Mate Steersman-Western Rivers
- Deckhand Training
- Defensive Driving
- Fall Protection User-Rescue
- Fire Watch
- First Aid/CPR - STCW
- Forklift
- Hydrogen Sulfide / H2S
- Incipient Fire
- Master 100 Tons
- Medic First Aid/CPR
- Radar Observer Unlimited
- Rigging
- Safe Gulf
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Once you complete your training, you'll understand best practices of the industry, and be steps away from opportunity and adventure in one of a dozen different maritime professions.
Average Salaries:
- Marine Captain/Mate: $116,030
- Ship Engineer: $106,810
- Sailor: $51,650
(Bureau of Labor Statistics, Louisiana Average Salary 2023)
CONTACT
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