What classes are needed to renew my license?

Determining which courses are required to renew a mariner's license depends on what license you have. Please contact our staff at 281-459-5483 or SanJacinto.Maritime@sjcd.edu for specific help.

What identification is required to take a class at the Maritime Campus?

An official government-issued identification is required on the first day of the class along with payment. Examples of a government-issued ID include a passport or driver’s license.

What should I bring to class?

A pen, pencil, and note paper. All other material will be provided.

What are class hours and when should I arrive?

Class hours are Monday through Friday, 0800–1700. You should arrive 30 minutes prior to starting time on the first day of class to allow for the completion of administrative paperwork. During summer months, classes end at 1200 on Fridays. Classes requiring off-site training may have adjusted class hours.

commercial Maritime

This is the best place on the Gulf Coast for maritime training and deck-level courses for all mariners. We teach everything from entry-level deckhands on small boats to captains of the largest ships.

A designated Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education, discover what makes us a premier maritime training center.

Wide Range of Courses

We offer over 50 courses to meet your needs. Our courses are approved by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and follow STCW standards. These courses also qualify for GI Bill® education benefits for veterans.

We also offer engineering courses, from basic engine room skills to advanced roles like chief engineer.

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Incredible Engineering Simulation

We have three Kongsberg K-SIM navigation simulators that give trainees a realistic place to learn and practice navigation and bridge operations.

First Class Facilities

Our 45,000 square-foot building opened in 2016 and is on the Houston Ship Channel. It has new simulators, navigation labs, a marine engineering lab, a training pool, large lounge areas, and a dining room.

San Jacinto College Veteran Services Worker, offering resources for veterans for the Maritime program.

Did you know San Jac's Maritime courses are approved for GI Bill® educational benefits? Contact the Veterans Department for additional resources - Veterans@sjcd.edu.

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