Training Tomorrow’s Mariners Today

About Us

About Us

MTC Maritime Training Center offers an array of U.S. Coast Guard approved and STCW training courses. Such as Captains License Courses, Able Seaman Courses, Vessel Security Officer Course, Apprentice Mate Steersman, and more.

Trusted Instructors

Our instructors were hand selected based on their experience, patience, and knowledge. They went through rigorous instructor training to be approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. They also must continue to keep up with the standards set out by our policy. They are graded along with the students, to ensure they are keeping with our Quality Standards System, and the Maritime Education Industry’s best practices.

John Mincey

General Manager

Capt. John Mincey is a former Operations Specialist in the United States Coast Guard. He started his career in the early 2000’s and progressed to the rank of Senior Chief over the next two decades. He has served on both coasts, on vessels up to 270′ sailing 3 oceans, and managing search and rescue command centers ashore.

After leaving the service, Capt. John has continued pursuing his passion in the maritime realm Commercial Fishing in western Alaska as well as racing sailboats in the Pacific Northwest.

Capt. John took over as the General Manager of the Maritime Training Center in 2023 where he continues to to pass down the joy of sailing and navigation to the next generation of mariners.

Our Commitment

The student experience is critically important to the long term success of MTC Maritime Training Center.

We will never mislead a student into taking a course he/she doesn’t need just to make a buck! There is no place for that in this business. Your experience here will be that of a comfortable learning environment. Our instructors are very knowledgeable, patient, professionals that typically have more than 15 years of real-world experience working as Masters or Chief Engineers in the Maritime Field.

High Rate of Success

Our teaching methods are designed to enrich the students learning experience so you can reach your potential, that’s why our success rate is nearly flawless.

The sea of paperwork to get your Merchant Mariner Credential can be daunting. That’s why all students that take our courses receive FREE guidance on how to get, renew, or upgrade your Merchant Mariner Credential.

Our classes are designed to encourage students to ask questions. We want the student to leave our classroom knowing they have the knowledge, understanding, and proficiency to get the job done.

We will never mislead a student into taking a course he/she doesn’t need just to make a buck! There is no place for that in this business. We understand that going to class means less time with your family. We don’t take that lightly here at MTC Maritime Training Center.

Our classes are taught by the industry’s best instructors. More than teachers, our instructors are highly knowledgeable professionals that typically have 15 or more years of real-world experience working as Masters or Chief Engineers in the marine industry.

To ensure instructors have ample time to stay informed about trends and best-practices in their field, we design our class schedules such that they have time to read, study, and prep between classes. This practice enables them to remain leaders in their area of expertise, ultimately resulting in a more-informative and enriching student experience.

To help you realize your potential in this industry. Whether you want to be a 6 pack Charter Captain, an Unlimited Master, and anything in between we will help you all the way.