September Maritime Monday
Monthly maritime social and networking event. All those involved with and interested in all things maritime are welcome!
August Maritime Monday
Monthly maritime social and networking event. All those involved with and interested in all things maritime are welcome!
June Maritime Monday
Monthly maritime social and networking event. All those involved with and interested in all things maritime are welcome!
May Maritime Monday
Monthly maritime social and networking event. All those involved with and interested in all things maritime are welcome!
The Future of Energy
In February of 2022, the Houston Maritime Center and UTC Overseas welcomed Former Secretary of Energy, Dr. Ernest Moniz, into our gallery for a reception and award presentation for Dr. Moniz’s efforts in the maritime energy transition. Dr. Moniz enjoyed a brief tour of our gallery, finding interest, especially in several models that reminded him…
Hurricane Laura – Triumph Over Nature
aumont, and Mammoet, the Houston Maritime Center presents Triumph Over Nature, a minidocumentary about how the Gulf Coast shipping industry prepares for hurricanes and how ongoing preparedness resulted in favorable outcomes for all parties involved in a shipment during Hurricane Laura in 2020.
Starting a Maritime Career – Captain Nick Commiato – MMS
Nick Commiato, a recent graduate of Texas A&M Galveston, tells us about his interest in the maritime industry, what its like going to a maritime college, and how to get your start in a maritime career.
Women in Maritime Panel
Come to our Women in Maritime Industry Panel Discussion on September 15th at 6:00 pm! Ladies from Women Off Shore, Women in Maritime Operations, and Women International Trading and Shipping Association are coming to talk about their experiences as female mariners. Learn more about the maritime industry and how to become with us.
Sea Stories with Kevin Morley | Part 6
When I entered the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in 1976, I was 6’ 3” and weighed less than 170 pounds – eating was a passion. When I went to sea eighteen months later, I quickly learned to make friends with the cook and the entire steward’s department, because eating was still my favorite pastime. My…
Sea Stories with Kevin Morley | Part 5
After four stories about my life at sea as a midshipman from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, a bit of background about that fine school might be in order. The purpose of the school was (and still is) to provide the country a highly trained group of officers who could lead the American merchant fleet…