Student Ports

Purpose:
The purpose of the Student Port Program of the Propeller Club is to develop an appreciation of the importance of the maritime industry and merchant marine by the young men and women who will take their places in the business and industrial world.

 
Who:
Members of the Student Ports are pursuing degrees that will support them in a career in the maritime industry. Degrees include, but are not limited to international business, logistics, marine transportation, naval architecture, marine engineering, international trade, marine biology, oceanography.
 
Where:

Current Student Ports are located in the following schools:

U.S. Locations:

  • California State University, Maritime Academy
  • College of Charleston
  • The Citadel – The Military
  • College of South Carolina
  • Great Lakes Academy
  • Keiser University
  • Kings Point Merchant
  • Marine Academy
  • Maine Maritime Academy
  • Massachusetts Maritime Academy
  • Miami Dade College
  • Northeast Maritime Institute
  • Old Dominion University
  • State University of New York Maritime Academy
  • San Jacinto Maritime
  • Texas A&M Maritime Academy
  • Texas Southern University
  • University of Miami
  • University of New Orleans
  • University of North Florida

International Locations:

  • French Maritime Academy, Nantes Campus
  • French Maritime Academy, Le Havre Campus
  • Nantes University, Law and Security of Maritime and Oceanic Activities department
  • Nantes University, Finance and Maritime Logistics – Shipping Trading department

Start a Club:
A Student Propeller Club Port may be established at any college where there is assured interest in merchant ships, trade, transportation, waterborne commerce, and related subjects. There must be a senior Propeller Club Port nearby willing to become a Sponsor Port. For a Student Port to be established there are a series of steps necessary to insure continuing viability of the Student Port. Click the link below for more information on how to start a Student Port.

Register as a Member of a Student Port

All members of a student port must complete this form in order to be recognized by the IPC as a member in good standing.

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