State University of New York Maritime College

Sea Power, Jan 2004

Founded in 1874 as the New York Nautical School, State University of New York Maritime College, located at Fort Schuyler, the Bronx, N.Y, is the oldest of the state maritime colleges. The primary mission of the college is to prepare young men and women to become licensed U.S. Merchant Marine officers (third mate or third assistant engineer) and assume industry leadership positions afloat and ashore.

Course work in preparation for Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering degrees is offered in marine engineering, marine electrical and electronic systems engineering, mechanical engineering, marine operations, facilities engineering, naval architecture, international transportation and trade, the humanities, marine transportation/business administration, and marine environmental sciences. An associate in applied science degree is offered in marine technology/small vessel operations. A master's degree also is offered in transportation management.

For information, contact:

State University of New York,

Maritime College,

6 Pennyfield Ave.,

Fort Schuyler,

Throggs Neck, NY 10465

Phone: (718)409-7220

Website: www.sunymaritime.edu