About Us

Over 70% of the world's surface is covered by water; approximately 80% of the world's population lives near the ocean; and, over 90% of all international trade travels by sea. Seaborne trade more than doubled from 4.1 million metric tons to 9.9 million metric tons since 1990.

The implication is clear: career opportunities abound in the maritime industry. Maritime educational opportunities offer a pathway to high school graduation and a careers in the maritime industry. 

Who We Are

The Maritime Primary and Secondary Education Coalition (MPSEC) fosters the development of maritime education in our nation’s primary and secondary schools. This is accomplished thru a network of local, state and federal agencies, private employers, maritime associations, maritime institutions of higher education and other interested partners. MPSEC works with its coalition partners to develop outreach programs for primary education and specific courses for secondary schools. ​

Our Goals

• Advise with development of new schools and programs
• Connect industry, government and educators on a regional and national level
• Foster conferences and meeting to promote maritime education
• Develop specific course material for primary and secondary school programs
• Develop outreach programs for primary schools
• Collect and disseminate existing materials to schools
• Maintain a website and social media sites to connect members and share information