"I have returned to CCC to retrain and further my education. I am currently working on a B.S. in Marine Engineering and I am convinced that Clatsop Community College will give me the background to achieve that goal"

— Frans Honl

Programs currently at MERTS include:

Maritime Science Department
We provide specialized marine training courses and programs, many of which are approved by the U.S. Coast Guard for obtaining Coast Guard licenses and certificates. Many courses are taught aboard our training vessel, the M/V Forerunner, giving you hands-on knowledge and skills.

Specialized courses include Radar-Observer, Marine Safety, Marine License Preparation, Commercial Fishing Vessel Crew Member Training, GMDSS, ARPA and Navigation.

Industrial & Manufacturing Technologies
The diversified Industrial and Marine-related training courses include: OSHA- based computerized Safety Training Modules; Computer-Aided Drafting and Design; Geographic Information Systems (GIS) workshops; Welding and Fabrication Curriculum utilizing the American Welding Society’s nationwide skills standards; Conventional Machine Tool & Computerized Numerical Control Programming instruction; Diversified Internal Combustion Engine applications; Pneumatic and Fluid Power Transmission Fundamentals and HVAC principals

Oregon Health & Science University
The Center for Coastal and Land-Margin Research studies many facets of the Columbia River estuary. Ongoing research projects include tsunami hazard mitigation, tidal studies in Youngs Bay and the movement of fine sediments in the river.

Coastal Studies and Technology Center
A nonprofit, educational group based at Seaside High School that provides opportunities for students and staff members to study coastal resources through community-based projects.

Portland State University
PSU offers research and education programs in natural resources and environmental science; telecommunications support and data resources for MERTS partners; pathways toward a four-year degree; and opportunities to work with PSU faculty and scientists.

updated 9/28/01

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