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NPRJ

16 courses with the subject NPRJ, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

NPRJ 210Cargo Operations 11

Using the ship as a laboratory, the objective of this sea project is for the Midshipman to acquire the knowledge of safe and efficient stowage and handling of cargo necessary to successfully perform the duties of a ship’s licensed deck officer. This sea project will be completed by deck-officer endorsement candidate Midshipmen.

Subject
NPRJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.usmma.edu
Prerequisite
NAUT 160
NPRJ 215Integrated Navigation Systems 11

The Purpose of this first sailing period sea project is to serve as a guide for acquiring an in-depth knowledge of the electronic navigation equipment and its integration with the navigational procedures encountered aboard the Midshipman’s assigned vessels. The project emphasizes practical use of the equipment and reinforces the knowledge and skills acquired during the in-residence Integrated Navigation 1 course. The combination of the in-residence course and this sea project provides a strong foundation for the Midshipman to effectively assist vessel’s watchstanding officers, and as preparation for further training at the Academy. This course is required of all Midshipmen and is offered during First Term of the First Class year for B-split sea year assignees and Second Term of First Class year for A-split assignees.

Subject
NPRJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.usmma.edu
Prerequisite
NAUT 120 , NAUT 125 and NAUT 210
NPRJ 220Seamanship 11

The objective of this sea project is for the Midshipman to acquire the knowledge and practices of seamanship necessary to successfully perform the duties of a ship’s licensed deck officer. Using the ship as a laboratory, this portion of the Sea Project will build upon the Midshipman’s knowledge of seamanship terminology, practices and procedures gained from in-residence course work. This sea project will be completed by all deck-officer endorsement Candidate Midshipmen.

Subject
NPRJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.usmma.edu
Prerequisite
NAUT 101 , NAUT 110 and WTRF100
NPRJ 225Ship Structure and Stability 11

Using the ship as a laboratory, this portion of the Sea Project curriculum will build upon the Midshipman’s knowledge of ship structure, nomenclature, use of the ship’s hydrostatic table and the determination of transverse stability gained from in-residence course work. This sea project will be completed by all deck-officer endorsement Candidate Midshipmen.

Subject
NPRJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.usmma.edu
Prerequisite
NAUT 160
NPRJ 230Navigation 11

The objective of this sea project is for the Midshipman to acquire the navigational skills and techniques required to properly perform the duties of a licensed deck officer. This is to be achieved by the shipboard practice and computations learned from in-residence courses in terrestrial navigation and composing essays on STCW watchkeeping principles and commonly utilized navigation publications. These training activities will prepare the Midshipman for 2nd sailing and the capstone navigation classes in First Class Year and ultimately the USCG Third Mate’s Exam.

Subject
NPRJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.usmma.edu
Prerequisite
NAUT 120 , NAUT 125
NPRJ 235Navigation Law 11

The objective of this sea year project is for the Midshipman to acquire the knowledge and practices of seamanship necessary to successfully perform the duties of a ship’s licensed deck officer. Using the ship as a laboratory, this portion of the Sea Project will build upon the Midshipman’s knowledge of seamanship terminology, practices and procedures gained from in-residence course work.

Subject
NPRJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.usmma.edu
NPRJ 240Maritime Communication Sea Project1

The purpose of this first sailing period sea project is to serve as a guide for acquiring an in-depth knowledge of the electronic communications equipment found aboard modern commercial vessels. The project emphasizes practical use of the equipment and reinforces the knowledge and skills acquired during the in-residence maritime communications course. The combination of the in-residence course and this sea project provides a strong foundation for the Midshipman to work effectively as a GMDSS radio operator.

Subject
NPRJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.usmma.edu
Prerequisite
NAUT 270
NPRJ 245Deck Operations1

The objective of this sea project is for the engine Midshipman to acquire the knowledge and practices of deck seamanship, firefighting and SOLAS operations necessary to successfully perform the duties of a ship’s licensed engineer. Using the ship as a laboratory, this portion of the Sea Project will require the engine Midshipman to observe various deck operations, and thus enhance his understanding how the Deck and Engine departments cooperate in order to fulfill the mission of the ship.

Subject
NPRJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.usmma.edu
NPRJ 310Cargo Operations 22

Using the ship as a laboratory, the objective of this sea project is for the Midshipman to acquire the knowledge of safe and efficient stowage and handling of cargo necessary to successfully perform the duties of a ship’s licensed deck officer. This project will build upon the knowledge gained in NAUT 160 Ship Construction and Stability, NAUT 220 Liquid Cargo Operations, NAUT 250 Dry Cargo Operations and First Sailing Period. This sea project will be completed by all deck-officer endorsement Candidate Midshipmen.

Subject
NPRJ
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.usmma.edu
Prerequisite
NAUT 160 , NAUT 220 , NAUT 250 , NPRJ 210
NPRJ 315Integrated Navigation System 21

The purpose of this second sailing period sea project is to serve as a guide for acquiring a in-depth knowledge of the electronic navigation equipment and its integration with the navigational procedures encountered aboard the Midshipman’s assigned vessel. The project emphasizes practical use of the equipment and reinforces the knowledge and skills acquired during the in-residence Integrated Navigation 2 course. The combination of the in-residence course and this sea project provides a strong foundation for the Midshipman to effectively assist the vessel’s watchstanding officers, and as preparation for further training at the Academy. This course is required of all Midshipmen and is offered during the First Term of the First Class year for B-split sea year training assignees and Second Term of First Class year for A-split assignees.

Subject
NPRJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.usmma.edu
Prerequisite
NAUT 215 and NPRJ 215
NPRJ 320Seamanship 21.5

The objective of this sea course is for the Midshipman to acquire the knowledge and practices of seamanship necessary to successfully perform the duties of ship’s licensed deck officer. In addition to basic seamanship subjects, advanced topics such as ship handling and contingency management are incorporated into this project. The sea project part of this course will build upon knowledge gained from NAUT 101 Introduction to Nautical Science as well as material from the first sailing period. All deck-officer endorsement Candidate Midshipmen will complete this sea project. The course culminates with an oral exam upon return from sea.

Subject
NPRJ
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.usmma.edu
Prerequisite
NPRJ 220
NPRJ 325Ship Structure and Stability 21.5

Using the ship as a laboratory, this portion of the Sea Project curriculum will build upon the Midshipman’s knowledge of ship structure, nomenclature, use of the ship hydrostatic table and the determination of transverse and longitudinal stability gained from in-residence course work as well as during the first sailing. This sea project will be completed by all deck-officer endorsement Candidate Midshipmen.

Subject
NPRJ
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.usmma.edu
Prerequisite
NPRJ 225
NPRJ 330Navigation 22

To acquire the navigational skills and techniques required to properly perform the duties of a licensed deck officer. This is to be achieved by the shipboard practice and computations learned from in-residence courses in celestial and terrestrial navigation and meteorology as well as creating voyage plans and composing essays on STCW watchkeeping principles and commonly utilized navigation publications. These exercises will help prepare the Midshipman for capstone navigation classes in First Class Year and the USCG Third Mate Exam taken at the end of First Class Year.

Subject
NPRJ
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.usmma.edu
Prerequisite
NPRJ 230 , NAUT 225
NPRJ 335Navigation Law 22

The objective of this sea project is for the Midshipman to acquire the knowledge and practices of Navigation Law necessary to successfully perform the duties of a ship’s licensed deck officer. The project concentrates on examining the major differences between the International and Inland Navigation Rules. The project will build upon the knowledge gained from in-residence course work and the first sailing period. It will prepare the Midshipman for the Navigation Law Class offered in first class year. This sea project will be completed by all deck-officer endorsement Candidate Midshipmen.

Subject
NPRJ
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.usmma.edu
NPRJ 340Maritime Business1

This course is taken by Midshipmen of all majors during the Second Sailing. It is designed to both introduce the Midshipman to the business side of maritime operations and to provide an understanding of the total transportation network of which ocean shipping is a part. Midshipmen are required to research information and practices aboard their ship(s) to answer questions concerning this topic.

Subject
NPRJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.usmma.edu
NPRJ 345Maritime Comm Sea Project1

The purpose of this first sailing period sea project is to serve as a guide for acquiring an in-depth knowledge of the electronic communications equipment found aboard modern commercial vessels. The project emphasizes practical use of the equipment and reinforces the knowledge and skills acquired during the in-residence maritime communications course. The combination of the in-residence course and this sea project provides a strong foundation for the midshipman to work effectively as a GMDSS radio operator.

Subject
NPRJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.usmma.edu
Prerequisite
NAUT140 Maritime Communications

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