USCG-approved maritime training centre in Seattle offering STCW safety, GMDSS, deck officer licence progression, advanced shiphandling and leadership courses for professional mariners.
Book direct →MITAGS West is the Pacific Northwest campus of the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies, a long-established USCG-approved institution serving professional mariners across the United States and beyond. The Seattle facility delivers a comprehensive range of STCW-compliant training programmes, from foundational Basic Safety Training through to advanced deck officer licence progression courses at the 200-, 500- and 3,000-tonne level.
Programmes at MITAGS West span safety and emergency response, GMDSS communications, shiphandling simulation, medical care and leadership and management for maritime officers. The institute's courses satisfy USCG licensing requirements alongside STCW-2010 standards, making it a recognised destination for mariners pursuing US credentials or maintaining existing endorsements through refresher and revalidation training.
Seattle's location on the Puget Sound — one of the most active maritime regions in the United States — makes MITAGS West a natural base for deck officers and crew working in Pacific Northwest waters, the wider US West Coast trade, or offshore and superyacht sectors requiring internationally recognised safety certification.
5-day USCG-approved STCW Basic Training combining basic fire fighting, personal survival techniques, first aid/CPR and personal safety and social responsibilities in a single in-person programme.
Book on MITAGS →Safety and emergency response courses including refresher and revalidation options for STCW endorsements. Suitable for mariners maintaining existing certifications alongside those adding new competencies.
Book on MITAGS →AB to Mate Programme prepares experienced deck personnel to meet STCW-2010 requirements, qualify as Officer in Charge of a Navigation Watch (OICNW) and progress to a USCG Third Mate licence (Oceans or Near Coastal).
Book on MITAGS →Deck officer advancement programmes including Mate-to-Master licence progression at USCG-approved tonnage levels, delivered across the MITAGS Seattle (West) and Maryland campuses.
Book on MITAGS →70-hour course in short- and long-term assessment and care of the sick or injured, covering anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, first aid, CPR and AED use for seafarers in a medical care officer role.
Book on MITAGS →USCG-approved GMDSS course satisfying the STCW and CFR requirements for the GMDSS endorsement. No prerequisites required. Next cohorts: 28 September 2026.
Book on MITAGS →| Course | Date | Price | Book |
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| Leadership and Managerial Skills | 20 Jul 2026 | $1,855 | Book → |
| Advanced Stability | 24 Aug 2026 | $1,910 | Book → |
| Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) | 28 Sep 2026 | $3,035 | Book → |
| Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear Defence (CBRN-D) | 6 Aug 2026 | $685 | Book → |
| Designated Person Ashore (DPA) — Online | 12 Aug 2026 | $1,550 | Book → |
| Basic Shiphandling | 16 Nov 2026 | $4,215 | Book → |
| Leadership and Managerial Skills | 21 Sep 2026 | $1,855 | Book → |
| Leadership and Managerial Skills | 2 Nov 2026 | $1,855 | Book → |
| Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear Defence (CBRN-D) | 5 Nov 2026 | $650 | Book → |
| Leadership and Managerial Skills | 14 Dec 2026 | $1,855 | Book → |
Prices and dates are indicative — confirm directly with MITAGS West before booking.
Upscale 457-room hotel in the heart of downtown Seattle, adjacent to the Seattle Convention Centre, with a 24-hour gym, hot tub, and free in-room WiFi.
View options →Well-regarded 3-star boutique hotel with 180 rooms, a rooftop terrace, 24-hour gym, and free WiFi, situated in Lower Queen Anne adjacent to SIFF Cinema Uptown.
View options →Budget-friendly boutique property in the Belltown neighbourhood offering rooms with kitchenettes and wide-opening windows, within walking distance of Pike Place Market and the Space Needle.
View options →Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) — approximately 14 miles south of downtown Seattle. Link Light Rail (Sound Transit) runs from SeaTac/Airport Station to downtown in approximately 40 minutes; fare around $3. Taxis offer a flat fare of approximately $40 to downtown. Private transfers also available.
Sound Transit →King Street Station is located at 303 South Jackson Street in downtown Seattle, within the city centre. Served by Amtrak (Coast Starlight, Empire Builder, Amtrak Cascades) and Sound Transit Sounder commuter rail. Amtrak Cascades connects Seattle to Vancouver (Canada), Portland and Eugene; the Empire Builder runs to Chicago; the Coast Starlight runs daily to Los Angeles.
Coleman Dock (Pier 52) on the Seattle waterfront serves Washington State Ferries — the largest ferry system in the United States. Routes include Seattle to Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Vashon Island and the San Juan Islands, making Seattle uniquely well connected by sea across the Puget Sound region.
Washington State Ferries →Seattle is served by Interstate 5 (north–south, running through downtown) and Interstate 90 (east–west). From the south (Portland/San Francisco), take I-5 north directly into downtown. From the east (Spokane/Denver), take I-90 west into the city. Downtown parking is limited; expect $20–$40/day at commercial garages. Street parking is metered and competitive.
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