Seattle Maritime Academy

08/27/2025

Mark your calendars! Our second Annual Alumni Night is back.

When: September 12th, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Where: Seattle Maritime Academy, 4455 Shilshole Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

RSVP: bit.ly/SMA9-12

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. While optional, we'd love to include a photo of yourself working on the water in the evening's slide show. If interested, please send a photo to our new alumni e-mail, [email protected] along with your name, the year you graduated from SMA, your current rating/license, and the name of the vessel/company you are working for. Sea stories are always welcome and appreciated!

05/29/2025

Wow!! So proud of our alum The Scow , and so in love with these coloring pages! These pages will be available at our Community Day this weekend, register here: bit.ly/SMA-Day

05/06/2025

Ahoy, boaters! 🌊Two great classes coming up, just in time for "boating season":
⚓Salish Sea Weather on Mon, 5/19, 6-8pm
⚓Marine Electrical Basics, Tue & Wed, 6/3-6/11, 7-9pm.
https://ce.seattlecentral.edu/salish-sea-weather https://ce.seattlecentral.edu/marine-electrical-basics
Register now and join us at the beautiful Seattle Maritime Academy!

Class Overview A bit anxious about your boat's electrical systems? Want to be more confident diving into them? This three-session class will cover both the basic theory and the beginner hands-on practical skills that you'll need to start working on your boat's electrical systems.

04/28/2025

Calling all Girl Scouts! Join us for International Day for Women in Maritime at SMA. Scouts will learn about diesel engines, marine electrical circuits, and navigation. Scouts will also get to row a lifeboat and practice fire safety with fire extinguisher training. Returning Scouts from last year's celebration will get to set sail on our training vessel, the Maritime Instructor.

Register today or contact us for details: https://mygs.girlscouts.org/event-detail?id=688-05172025-NM-2&hideEventToken=8826309050369

03/31/2025

Curious what it’s like to be on a boat? Do you already love boats? Come join us at SMA’s Community Day! Seattle Maritime Academy offers two US Coast Guard-approved certificate programs that prepare you for a career in:

-commercial transportation
-passenger vessels
-deep-sea sailing
-the workboat industry
-and more

Still exploring what academic and career opportunities you’d like to pursue? SMA is just one of many programs available through the Seattle Colleges. At this event, we will be hosting representatives from other Seattle Colleges trades programs.

We hope to see you there!

Sign up by going to bit.ly/SMA-Day

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03/21/2025

Congratulations Chloe and Ryan!

03/13/2025

Congratulations Eleanor, Audrey, and Anouk!

12/11/2024

Are you interested in working on a commercial vessel? Learn about the United States Coast Guard’s (USCG) credentialing process for Ordinary Seaman/Wiper, Able Seaman and Master 100 Gross Register Tons endorsements.

This class will walk you through each step of the process for becoming a credentialed professional Merchant Mariner. Learn what you need to know about the USCG credentialing exams, Medical Certificates, and documentation of professional or recreational small-boat sea-time.

Students will receive a packet of handouts to use as a resource, provided by the instructor. This class is strongly encouraged for anyone considering taking Seattle Maritime Academy’s (SMA) Able Seaman Test Prep (winter 2025) or 100 Ton Test Prep classes (spring 2025).

Go to https://maritime.seattlecentral.edu/continuing-education to sign up today!

If you have any questions whether this class is right for you, please call Seattle Maritime Academy for assistance at (206) 934-2647. Seattle Maritime Academy’s suggested class list for this series:

-How to Get your Merchant Mariner Credential (winter & spring 2025)
-Able Seaman Test Prep (winter 2025)
-100 Ton Test Prep (Spring 2025)