All candidates seeking a 3rd Assistant Engineer License from the U.S. Coast Guard are required to complete 180 sea days of training, which is accomplished through specialized laboratories, simulation, and three distinct training cruises aboard the college’s Training Ship State of Maine. At the end of the second year, students are placed aboard a commercial merchant ship, tanker, bulk carrier, container ship, or cruise liner (cadet shipping) for an additional 60 days of training. Marine Engineering Operations 4-Year Bachelor of Science Degree The Marine Engineering Operations (MEO) major focuses on the operations of power-generation, electrical, hydraulic, and many other engineering systems of a floating vessel. Although students train to be specialists in marine engineer- ing operations, they find that this major allows them ample flexibility to work in areas such as offshore oil exploration, shore-side power generation, or business. This major leads to a U.S. Coast Guard engineering license and requires par- ticipation in the Maine Maritime Academy Regiment of Midshipmen. Requirements for sea days, training, and cadet shipping for the MEO major are equivalent to those for the MET major. Successful completion of the program leads to the Bachelor of Science Degree and, after passing a federal ex- amination, a U.S. Coast Guard Third Assistant Engineer’s license. Graduates of this program are also eligible to apply for a Maine Third Class Stationary Power Plant Operator’s license. Power Engineering Technology 4-Year Bachelor of Science Degree The Power Engineering Technology major is based on the body of knowledge inherent in Marine Engineering Operations major, but it is oriented toward shore-side power industries rather than marine power plants. It also includes additional studies in writing and communications, mathe- matics, and technical sciences. Classroom studies are closely coordinated with practical experience in laboratories, such as a small-scale operating steam plant, power plan simulator, welding and testing lab, electrical power lab, and the 500-foot Training Ship State of Maine. Power Engineering Technology students are required to participate in approved industrial co-op programs in shore-side power plants to gain hands-on training in in- dustrial settings nationwide. Successful completion of this major leads to the Bachelor of Science degree. Graduates are eligible to sit for the State of Maine Third Class Engineer (stationary plant engineer) license, and the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination. Graduates are employed in 10 MAY 2018 • FOGHORN FOGHORNFOCUS: HUMAN RESOURCES Rendering by Spear Green Design M A DE IN THE U. S . A . m is a seat essories, G. Premium Passenger Seating Introducing the Newport A new member of the UES Seating Collection Aluminum Durable and easily maintained Lightweight Deck or bulkhead mounting options Anodized and powder coat finishes available Extended structural warranties available Custom widths We install and offer extended warranties on our entire collection. Ask us today!