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15 courses with the subject NSEA, 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.

NSEA 210Cargo Operations 11.0

Using the ship as a laboratory, the objective of this sea course 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 course will be completed by deck-officer endorsement candidate Midshipmen.

Subject
NSEA
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
NSEA 215Integrated Navigation Systems 11.00

The Purpose of this first sailing period sea course 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 course 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 course provides a strong foundation for the Midshipman to effectively assist vessel’s watchstanding officers, and as preparation for further training at the Academy. This sea 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
NSEA
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
NSEA 220Seamanship 11

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 a ship’s licensed deck officer. Using the ship as a laboratory, this portion of the Sea Course will build upon the Midshipman’s knowledge of seamanship terminology, practices and procedures gained from in-residence course work. This sea course will be completed by all deck-officer endorsement Candidate Midshipmen.

Subject
NSEA
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 WTRF 100
NSEA 225Ship Structure and Stability 11

Using the ship as a laboratory, this portion of the Sea Course 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 course will be completed by all deck-officer endorsement Candidate Midshipmen.

Subject
NSEA
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
NSEA 230Navigation I1

The objective of this sea course 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. NAUT 120 and NAUT 125

Subject
NSEA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.usmma.edu
NSEA 235Navigation Law 11

The objective of this sea year course 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 Course will build upon the Midshipman’s knowledge of seamanship terminology, practices and procedures gained from in-residence course work.

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

The objective of this sea course 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 Course 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
NSEA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.usmma.edu
NSEA 310Cargo Operations 22

Using the ship as a laboratory, the objective of this sea course 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 course 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 course will be completed by all deck-officer endorsement Candidate Midshipmen.

Subject
NSEA
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 , NSEA 210
NSEA 315Integrated Navigation Systems 21

The purpose of this second sailing period sea course 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 course 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 course provides a strong foundation for the Midshipman to effectively assist the vessel’s watchstanding officers, and as preparation for further training at the Academy.

Subject
NSEA
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 NSEA 215
NSEA 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 course. The sea course 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 course. The course culminates with an oral exam upon return from sea.

Subject
NSEA
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
NSEA 220
NSEA 325Ship Structure and Stability 21.5

Using the ship as a laboratory, this portion of the Sea Course 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 course will be completed by all deck-officer endorsement Candidate Midshipmen.

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

This course is designed to build upon the NAVLAW portion of your First Sailing Sea Project, NPRJ235. Particular emphasis is placed on both the International Navigational Rules Act of 1977 (which implemented the 72COLREGS, the regulations resulting from the 1972 Convention on International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea) and the Inland Navigational Rules Act of 1980 (which implemented the new unified Inland Rules of the Road presently applicable on the navigable water of the United States). It will reinforce the International Regulations (i.e., the 72COLREGS) and address some of the critical differences between the COLREGS and the Inland Navigation Rules. It will allow the student to obtain the critical thinking necessary to enable a thorough understanding and analysis of the rules of the road for an underway vessel.

Subject
NSEA
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.usmma.edu
NSEA 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
NSEA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.usmma.edu
NSEA 345Maritime Communications at Sea1

The purpose of this first sailing period sea course is to serve as a guide for acquiring an in-depth knowledge of the electronic communications equipment found aboard modern commercial vessels. The course 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 course provides a strong foundation for the midshipman to work effectively as a GMDSS radio operator.

Subject
NSEA
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 Maritime Communications

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