CHAPTER 1300 Maritime Academy

CAP 1350 Cal Poly Maritime Academy Alcohol Use on Board the Training Ship Requirements

CAP 1350.1 Purpose

As research has shown that performance and judgment is impaired when using alcohol, the use of alcohol on board a ship is strictly frowned upon if not banned by most maritime companies. And since all faculty, staff and cadets on the training ship have duties involving safety and operations on board 24/7, it is imprudent to allow such shipboard use. However, there are occasions when alcoholic beverages may be present. These are limited to authorized official receptions.

1350.2 Scope

The policy applies to all faculty, staff, cadets and guests on board the training ship.

1350.3 Accountability

The Captain of the Training Ship

1350.4 Policy

The possession or use of Alcohol on the Training Ship is forbidden except at authorized events.

1351 Procedures for Alcohol Use on Board the TSGB California Polytechnic State University Maritime Academy

The possession or use of Alcohol on the Training Ship is forbidden except at authorized official receptions such as when in port on the annual training cruise or pier-side at the Academy, and the Fleet Week cruise.

The consumption of alcohol at receptions must be carefully monitored. On all occasions people, including cadets, must be 21 years of age. Persons under the age of 21 are to be strictly monitored to ensure that they do not consume alcohol.

Shipboard receptions are limited to the “patio deck”, upper deck on the aft house or in the NAV Lab. The one exception to this practice is the addition of the aft main deck and fantail during the Fleet Week Cruise. The NAV Lab is the only area where alcoholic beverages are allowed inside vessel spaces and only when receptions are held within that space.

The President, and only the President, can authorize official receptions, which must be done in advance of the reception.

AUTHORITY: President

REVISED DATE: 17 August 2026

SCOPE: This policy applies to all undergraduate baccalaureate students

POLICY OWNER/CAMPUS CONTACT: Superintendent