California maritime academy direct support programto educate and train future merchant marine officers at the state maritime academies (SMA)

The California Maritime Academy received a $1 million cooperative agreement award from the Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration under the State Maritime Schools federal grant program (CFDA 20.806) for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. Funds will support the Academy's direct support program to educate and train future merchant marine officers. Specifically, the Academy will provide education and training to students to prepare them to enter the maritime industry upon graduation in roles such as crewing merchant vessels and maritime opportunities ashore, as well as to support national emergencies. The award was made to the California State University System to support these efforts at the California Maritime Academy campus in Vallejo, California.

The education and training of these students prepares them to graduate and enter the maritime industry in numerous capacities, including crewing merchant vessels, maritime opportunities ashore and also to be available during national emergencies or contingencies.