Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology

Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology is a specialized postsecondary institution located in Bath, Maine, a city with a long history in shipbuilding and maritime industry. The institute focuses exclusively on yacht and small craft design, offering distance-learning programs that serve students nationally and internationally. Bath is home to Bath Iron Works, one of the largest naval shipbuilders in the United States, providing a fitting regional context for marine education.

Westlawn offers programs in yacht design and marine technology, covering areas such as hull design, stability, structures, and systems engineering for small craft. Credentials awarded include diplomas and certificates in yacht design disciplines. These programs are well regarded within the recreational and professional marine design community.

The institute's location in coastal Maine, combined with its specialized focus on marine technology, makes it a distinctive resource for aspiring yacht designers and marine engineers seeking structured, technically rigorous training in small craft design.