History
Great Lakes Maritime Academy is proud of the quality training we have provided since 1969. Curricula range from seamanship, navigation and piloting to steam and diesel engineering together with 276 days of commercial sea time. Our alumni sail with the fleets of the Great Lakes and oceans with many having reached the pinnacle of their professions as masters or chief engineers. With 100% employment and exceptional salaries upon graduation, the time is now to consider a career as a professional mariner.
All Maritime cadets are required to abide by the Cadet Rules and Regulations. The Great Lakes Maritime Academy reserves the right to revise the program in accordance with industry needs and government agency requirements.
The Maritime Program is approved by the United States Maritime Administration, the United States Coast Guard and the Michigan Department of Education, and is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.