Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer

The Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer certificate program at SUNY Maritime College is a 2-to-4-year credential offered by this public institution in Throggs Neck, NY. The program provides advanced training in maritime operations, navigation, and vessel management for students pursuing professional licensure as merchant marine officers.

This program falls within the transportation and materials moving CIP field (49.0309). SUNY Maritime College also offers a Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer associate degree, providing students with a shorter-term credential option in the same discipline. The college's specialized maritime mission and its waterfront campus in the New York metropolitan area position students for careers in domestic and international shipping, port operations, and related maritime industries.