Marine Engineering Information for Academics at the Florida Keys Community College in Key West, FL
Marine Engineering
Marine Engineering and Seamanship
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Florida Keys Community College’s Marine Engineering and Seamanship Department offers an Associate in Science Marine Engineering Degree as well as a vocational certificate in Marine Propulsion. The Associate Degree of Science is designed to prepare a student to enter the professional mariner world, during the program the student will learn about vessels from the keel up. The student will build a vessel, provide it with propulsion, power distribution systems, auxiliary systems, and general navigation equipment, the last and final phase of the training will see the student learning to operate the craft as both Captain and Crew. All phases of marine servicing instruction follow manufacturer and industry standards.
The department as offers a technical certificate for one years programs which will prepare a student to immediately enter the workforce. It is designed for students who want training in marine gasoline and diesel engines, fiber glassing or welding without immediately pursuing as Associate in Science Degree.
For the professional mariner FKCC, in conjunction with "The Captain's School", offers captains licensing including: Operator of an Uninspected Vessel (6 Pack), 100 ton Master Upgrade, Marine Radio Operator, Coastal Navigation, Sailing and Towing Endorsements, and Basic Seamanship.
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