VESSEL OPERATIONS
Vessel Operations prepares students for careers as licensed deck crews as well as serving as a stepping stone into management and operations positions aboard small passenger vessels and commercial towing units.
Program Description
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Vessel operations students will receive extensive theoretical and practical training in navigation, boat handling, seamanship, safety and industry rules and standards. Students train on the school’s vessels and through internships in the marine field during their last two years in the program. Internships will provide excellent opportunities to apply for positions upon graduation.
Instructor
Courses
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VO-1 Basic Seamanship
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VO-2 Intro to Maritime Careers
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VO-3 Coastal Piloting and Seamanship
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VO-4 Safety at Sea
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VO-5 US Boat Handling
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VO-6 USCG Lic/Internship
Industry Recognized Certifications
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NYS Safe Boating Certificate
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OSHA General/ Construction
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Red Cross First Aid/CPR
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FCC MROP
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US Power Boating
NYS CTE Endorsement
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Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Cluster
Vessel Operations Partners
These individuals provide support in many ways: certifications, student internships, student work-based learning experiences, and fieldwork development.
Billion Oyster Project
US Coast Guard
McAllister Towing
NYC Ferry
South Street Seaport Museum
and many more.
