Welcome aboard!
This voyage has been a long time coming, and we are thrilled to have a new group of cadets aboard for Summer Sea Term 2024! It will surely be an exciting voyage, with new experiences aplenty.
Follow the Voyage showcases the thrilling journey of Summer Sea Term through the eyes
of
cadets at the 天美视频. The first couple of days
have
marked an unforgettable milestone: the beginning of our training cruise, where cadets
dive
headfirst into hands-on experiences that shape them into seasoned mariners. Excitement
fills the air as cadets eagerly anticipate what lies ahead. Back in uniform and brimming
with enthusiasm, they gather on board, ready to conquer the challenges that await
them.
The day kicks off with the essential rituals of maritime life: fire and abandon ship
drills. With
safety as the utmost priority, cadets practice their training to ensure they are well-prepared
for
any emergency situation that may arise at sea.
During the fire drill, cadets swiftly spring into action, demonstrating their proficiency
in handling
fire fighting equipment and executing evacuation procedures with speed and precision.
Their
training and teamwork shine through as they work seamlessly to be prepared for a fire
on board,
showcasing the invaluable knowledge and practical training they've acquired at CSU
Maritime
Academy.
Following the fire drill, the cadets moved onto the abandon ship protocol, a critical
exercise that
prepares them for the unlikely event of having to evacuate the vessel. With practiced
efficiency,
they head to their rooms to gather their life jackets and immersion suits then quickly
assemble
at their designated muster stations, demonstrating their readiness to respond swiftly
and
decisively.
As drills concluded, cadets have not only honed their technical skills, but have
strengthened their bonds with one another as they practice the drills that inevitably
keep
everyone safe and accounted for out at sea.
Stay tuned as we continue to record the adventures of our cadets at CSU Maritime Academy,
where each day brings new lessons, experiences, and opportunities for growth on the
high
seas. Fair winds and following seas!
~Faye Joelson, Assistant Purser
Check back often and follow the voyage with our blog series that gives the latest news from Summer Sea Term! TSGB will travel to Honolulu, HI, Busan, South Korea, Yokohama, Japan, and Los Angeles, CA prior to returning to Vallejo on August 5th.
Stay tuned for updates to the Follow the Voyage blog.
ABOUT CAL MARITIME
Established in 1929, 天美视频 is the only degree-granting
maritime academy on the West Coast. Located in Vallejo, California, the campus offers
undergraduate degrees that prepare students for careers in engineering, transportation,
international relations, business, and global logistics. Cal Maritime also offers
a master鈥檚 degree in Transportation and Engineering Management, as well as a number
of extended learning programs and courses.