commercial Maritime

This is the best place on the Gulf Coast for maritime training and deck-level courses for all mariners. We teach everything from entry-level deckhands on small boats to captains of the largest ships.

A designated Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education, discover what makes us a premier maritime training center.

Wide Range of Courses

We offer over 50 courses to meet your needs. Our courses are approved by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and follow STCW standards. These courses also qualify for GI Bill® education benefits for veterans.

We also offer engineering courses, from basic engine room skills to advanced roles like chief engineer.

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Incredible Engineering Simulation

We have three Kongsberg K-SIM navigation simulators that give trainees a realistic place to learn and practice navigation and bridge operations.

First Class Facilities

Our 45,000 square-foot building opened in 2016 and is on the Houston Ship Channel. It has new simulators, navigation labs, a marine engineering lab, a training pool, large lounge areas, and a dining room.

Did you know San Jac's Maritime courses are approved for GI Bill® educational benefits? Contact the Veterans Department for additional resources - Veterans@sjcd.edu.

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