Fort Lauderdale, United States
Maritime Professional Training (MPT), founded in 1983, holds the title of the largest private maritime training school in the United States. This educational institute, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, annually serves more than 12,000 students seeking careers in the commercial and yachting sectors of the maritime industry. MPT, under the Morley family's guidance for two generations, has earned a reputation for excellence, having trained numerous commercial mariners, yachting professionals, and enthusiasts over its three-decade existence.
MPT offers a comprehensive range of certification, license, and study programs, covering everything from entry-level STCW Basic Training to Unlimited Masters. With over 175 different deck and engine courses, MPT's offerings are USCG, MCA, DNV, and/or Nautical Institute Approved, recognized by various foreign administrations, and designed to surpass IMO standards, ensuring full STCW compliance. MPT's Fort Lauderdale campus encompasses more than 61,000 square feet of classrooms, deck engineering departments, and dynamic positioning training labs, catering primarily to ships' officers and crew, pilot groups, and vessel operators. The facility also hosts specialized training programs tailored to individual and corporate standards.
Currently, MPT has not disclosed its last investment details, including the amount and the investors involved, indicating potential opportunities for venture capitalists interested in the education sector. With its extensive experience, comprehensive curriculum, and state-of-the-art facilities, MPT stands as a compelling investment prospect for those eyeing the maritime education market.