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www.marinelink.com MN47Stepping up to meet industry demand, SUNY Maritime College is now offering two new Associate Degree programs that are approved by the US Coast Guard. SUNY Maritime College?s Limited Deck License program has advanced from a 200 ton to a full STCW approved 1,600 ton US Coast Guard program and the college?s Limited Engine License Program has advanced from a Designated Duty Engine License to a full STCW approved Assistant Engineer Limited (Oceans) License (for vessels up to 1,600 tons). Both are two-year courses of study. SUPPLY & DEMAND?We listened to what our alumni and others in the maritime industry were telling us,? said Captain Ernest Fink, USCG (Ret.), Department Chair of the SUNY Maritime College Professional Education and Training Department. ?There is a need within the industry for limited engine and limited deck licensed professionals. Our goal in creating these two license and associate degree programs was to increase the number of well trained men and women who would be ableto walk right into a job and serve in a number of afloat or ashore positions.? SUNY?s programs are designed to offer students interested in small boats, who may not have considered a four-year college degree program, an opportunity to receive the training that will allow them to advance, secure an Associate Degree and obtain a deck or engine license. ?Jobs are available in this area and the Associate Degree, on top of the license, provides flexibility. In a tight economy, for many, this pro- Type II Marine Sanita on DeviceU.S. Coastguard Cer Þed ? I.M.O. Cer Þed1-606-561-4697711-C Colyer Road ? Bronston, KY 42518 www.envmar.com ? Constructed of HD High Density Polythylene ? Lightweight ? 4, 12, 16 & 32 Person Systems ? Corrosion free ? Maintenance Free ? Simple Installa on? Operates as a Biological AerobicSewage Treatment, Elimina ng Foul Odors ? Conforms to the Clean Water Act SUNY Maritime?s New Associate Degree Limited Deck & Engine programs opening more doors for marinersClassroom exer- cises at SUNYMaritime College.MN#3 (32-49):MN 2011 Layouts 3/2/2012 3:50 PM Page 47