I teach at the maritime college in Maine and was hired 30 years ago this Friday. Our program in international business and logistics has grown so much that I teach principles of economics (micro and macro) and an on-line graduate course in transportation economics.
And I agree with you, it is a great skill to have.
My S-I-L went to Mass Maritime. And I did some work for them over the years.
I love the maritime colleges—even though I went to a “cavalry” university in Vermont.
I am amazed at the salaries these engineers are getting right out of school.