TS-EMBARC SMA Checklist

Training Ship – Special Considerations for incorporating EMBARC Standards (TS-EMBARC) for Cadet Embarkation Eligibility on a MARAD-owned Training Ship (TS)

Training Ship – Special Considerations for incorporating EMBARC Standards (TS-EMBARC)

Training Ship – Special Considerations for incorporating EMBARC Standards (TS-EMBARC), lists the special considerations for a State Maritime Academy (SMA) or a Maritime Administration (MARAD) assigned General Agent (GA) to incorporate EMBARC-based1 Standards into their Sexual Assault and Sexual...

Evaluating the Availability of Federal Financial Assistance for Merchant Mariner Training

This study was undertaken in accordance with provisions of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub. L. 116-283, Section 3508(c)): “(c) STUDY AND REPORT ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR TRAINING MERCHANT MARINERS.— (1) STUDY REQUIRED.—The...

Maritime Career Pathways

EMBARC Frequently Asked Questions

 This document is intended to provide added clarity to the standards set out in EMBARC (dated December 15, 2021) and its accompanying Checklist.

Letter to Midshipmen - November 2, 2021

2 November 2021

Dear Midshipmen:   We write to you today with an update on the letter sent a few weeks ago from DOT and MARAD about our commitment to work with all of you to address sexual assault and harassment (SASII) at United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) and...

Letter to Midshipmen - End of Sea Year Pause

December 16, 2021

Dear Midshipmen:

We are pleased to report that yesterday, we submitted the plan to lift the Sea Year pause to Members of Congress. With the implementation of this plan, Sea Year assignments will resume on December 22. Initial cadet embarkations will be...

Message to the Kings Point Community

Every Mariner Builds a Respectful Culture (EMBARC) Statement of Compliance

This letter is used as a statement of compliance with the EMBARC sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention mandatory eligibility standards. 

Every Mariner Builds A Respectful Culture (EMBARC) Checklist

Vessel Operator’s Compliance with EMBARC Standards for Sea Year Eligibility Self-Assessment Checklist