Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician

The Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician certificate program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Perkinston, MS. Part of the vehicle maintenance and repair field (CIP 47.0616), the program prepares students for technical careers in maintaining, fitting, and repairing marine vessels and related equipment, an industry of particular relevance along the Gulf Coast.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College also offers programs in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology, Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology. Students in the marine maintenance program can expect hands-on training in hull repair, mechanical systems, marine electrical systems, and safety procedures relevant to the maritime industry.