Maritime Sciences Vessel Operations - Clatsop Community College

Maritime Sciences Vessel Operations from Clatsop Community College is a Campus Associate Marine degree that prepares you for a Transportation career. This competency-based program will provide an individual with the requisite knowledge, skills, work habits and attitude to perform work on a vessel as an entry level deckhand. Job tasks include handling lines, performing routine vessel and gear maintenance, participating in drills, performing galley duties, standing watches, and becoming part of a working crew in a close quarters environment. Course curriculum follows industry needs as presented by the Maritime Science Department advisory committee. Classes are taught in a practical atmosphere and employ extensive use of a training vessel . This program would be of interest to people who desire a professional career path with advancement opportunities that are in a non-traditional setting. Students completing this program will be qualified to work as crewmembers on research vessels, merchant ships, tugs, charter and passenger vessels , and commercial fishing vessels. Professional licensing is available to students who meet US Coast Guard requirements. Employment Opportunities: The job outlook for crewmembers in the maritime industry is good regionally, nationally, and globally. Entry level deckhands work on a wide range of vessels performing a variety of tasks. Contracts often require crewmember to work twelve hour days for weeks or months at a time while away from home. Potential Earning: Wages for sailors and marine oilers average $17.00 per hour. Captains and mates may earn 3 to 4 times as much, depending upon experience. View more details on Clatsop Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Marine courses.