Suny maritime college student incentive program

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarded a $131,100 Cooperative Agreement to The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RFSUNY), doing business as State University Maritime College, to support the SUNY Maritime College Student Incentive Program. This program educates and trains future merchant marine officers at State Maritime Academies, preparing them to enter the maritime industry in roles such as crewing merchant vessels, supporting maritime operations ashore, and being available for national emergencies or contingencies. The award date is November 2, 2023, with a completion date of September 30, 2024. RFSUNY serves as the administrative and fiscal conduit for federal grant funding to SUNY Maritime College, facilitating the receipt and management of grants that support maritime education and training programs.

To educate and train future merchant marine officers at the state maritime academies (SMA). 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.