About the MSD

Established in 1965, Clatsop Community College's Maritime Science Department has been serving the needs of the maritime industry. In 1996 the MSD moved into a newly constructed 13,600 square foot facility. Courses are now offered in a flexible format, allowing students to start virtually any time (subject to course requirements) and choose their own attendance schedule. The courses are self-paced and guided by skilled instructors. Most programs are approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. Classes are available 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Classes include STCW-95 approved GMDSS, ARPA, Bridge Resource Management, Advanced Fire Fighting and Basic Safety Training. Other classes include: Radar Observer, Marine Safety, Marine Licensing Programs, Crew Member Training, Vessel Operations, Marine Electronics, Net Mending, Galley Cooking, Seamanship, Watchkeeping, Practical Navigation, Coastal Navigation, Charts, Aids to Navigation, Marine Weather, Tides & Currents, Celestial Navigation, Boat Handling, Flashing Light and other marine related topics.

For a schedule of crewmember training classes -click here