California State University Maritime Academy - Cal Maritime

California State University Maritime Academy - Cal Maritime Cal Poly Maritime Academy is where hands-on education meets the global maritime industry. The new oceanography degree program launched in the fall of 2020.

Students — on the water, in the lab, and in the field — preparing for careers that move the world. Established in 1929, California State University Maritime Academy is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast. Located in Vallejo, California, the campus serves nearly 1,000 students and offers undergraduate degrees preparing students for careers in engineering, trans

portation, international relations, business, and global logistics. Cal Maritime also offers a master’s degree in Transportation and Engineering Management, as well as a number of extended learning programs and courses.

Crossing the equator at sea is a milestone few experience, and one that has long been part of maritime tradition. During...
05/26/2026

Crossing the equator at sea is a milestone few experience, and one that has long been part of maritime tradition. During the 2026 Summer Sea Term, cadets from Cal Poly Maritime Academy gathered on the bow of Training Ship Golden Bear to mark the moment they crossed into the Southern Hemisphere, earning their place among those who have sailed across 0° latitude through hands-on experience at sea. ⚓

Congratulations to Cadet Reid Burk of Cal Poly Maritime Academy, winner of the Administrator’s Challenge: Resetting the ...
05/22/2026

Congratulations to Cadet Reid Burk of Cal Poly Maritime Academy, winner of the Administrator’s Challenge: Resetting the Terms of Competition essay competition hosted by the Maritime Administration (MARAD).

Burk’s winning essay, “Resetting the Terms of Competition: Reframing the Maritime Landscape to Advantage the United States,” was recognized during the Maritime Administration’s National Maritime Day event, highlighting the critical role the next generation of maritime leaders will play in strengthening America’s maritime industry and national security.

The recognition comes as Cadet Burk departed on his commercial cruise, continuing the hands-on industry training that defines the cadet experience at Cal Poly Maritime Academy.

Congratulations to Reid on this outstanding achievement and national recognition. ⚓

Happy National Maritime Day! 🌊Today, we honor the legacy, resilience, and service of mariners past and present who keep ...
05/22/2026

Happy National Maritime Day! 🌊

Today, we honor the legacy, resilience, and service of mariners past and present who keep our global economy moving.

We recognize the vital role of the U.S. Merchant Marine and maritime industry in national defense, global trade, and economic strength.

At Cal Poly Maritime Academy, we’re proud to help prepare the next generation to carry that legacy forward.

📷 2026 Summer Sea Term

Happy International Women in Maritime Day! 🌊Today, we celebrate the trailblazing women shaping the future of the global ...
05/18/2026

Happy International Women in Maritime Day! 🌊

Today, we celebrate the trailblazing women shaping the future of the global maritime industry, from the bridge to the engine room and beyond.

Thank you to all the students, alumnae, faculty, and professionals leading the way.

Proud parents, families and friends gathered in Vallejo and on the Golden Gate Bridge to see off Cal Poly Maritime Acade...
05/09/2026

Proud parents, families and friends gathered in Vallejo and on the Golden Gate Bridge to see off Cal Poly Maritime Academy cadets as Training Ship Golden Bear departed for its final Summer Sea Term voyage. ⚓

Summer Sea Term is the university’s signature experience, giving cadets the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge through hands-on training at sea while preparing to be .

05/05/2026

Graduates of Cal Poly Maritime Academy are stepping forward prepared, experienced, and ready to make an impact.

From the waterfront in Vallejo to careers across the global maritime industry, this is in action.

🛳 She's on the move! Training Ship GOLDEN BEAR is heading from Suisun Bay Naval Reserve Fleet to Mare Island where shipb...
01/26/2026

🛳 She's on the move! Training Ship GOLDEN BEAR is heading from Suisun Bay Naval Reserve Fleet to Mare Island where shipboard classes will begin tomorrow for our cadets. 🎉

Wishing our Cadets the best of luck as they take their U.S. Coast Guard license exams! 🛳📚✏️
01/05/2026

Wishing our Cadets the best of luck as they take their U.S. Coast Guard license exams! 🛳📚✏️

⚓ Proud moment for Cal Poly Maritime Academy!Our students shined at the SF Marine Claims Association Luncheon & Associat...
12/05/2025

⚓ Proud moment for Cal Poly Maritime Academy!
Our students shined at the SF Marine Claims Association Luncheon & Association of Marine Underwriters of SF Annual Dinner—networking with top industry leaders and representing Cal Poly Maritime Academy with professionalism and pride.

🎉 Congrats on completing the AIMU Intern Education Program and making a lasting impression!

Training today for the global maritime challenges of tomorrow. Happy   from Cal Poly Maritime Academy! 🌎⚓📸: C. Shintani
09/25/2025

Training today for the global maritime challenges of tomorrow. Happy from Cal Poly Maritime Academy! 🌎⚓

📸: C. Shintani

Address

200 Maritime Academy Drive
Vallejo, CA
94590

Telephone

+17076541000

Website

http://calpoly.edu/

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