MARITIME, LOGISTICS, TRANSPORTATION. ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS EDUCATION - Located at Galveston harbor and close to the confluence of the Galveston and Houston ship channels, Texas Maritime Academy (TAMUG) is one of six maritime academies in the US preparing graduates for licensing as officers in the American Merchant Marine and the only one located on the Gulf of Mexico.

TAMUG offers ocean-oriented, four-year courses with excellence in business, oceanographic and physical sciences, biological sciences, engineering and transportation and liberal arts. Degrees are awarded from Texas A&M University.

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Technical & Management Trainee Programs and other Career Options - DNV (Det Norske Veritas) is an independent foundation with the purpose of safeguarding life, property, and the environment. DNV has developed rules and standards for ships for over a centuary, and is a world leading classification society.

DNV also develops rules and standards for the other industries such as the offshore industry, particularly within oil and gas field development, production and transportation. DNV helps the maritime industry manage risk in all phases of a ship’s life, through ship classification, statutory certification, fuel testing and a range of technical, business risk, financial and competency-related services...

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Sailing and boating is a mentally and physically challenging popular leisure activity all over the world, and, was the case throughout centuries. It provides an individual training to confront several challenges and take quick responsible decisions. Apart from this, you can discover your unknown talents as well as teach you the importance of teamwork, technical know-how and the art and science of an exciting hobby, career or a job. Sailing and boating is a popular activity among all ages and groups...

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