MarAd names Jack Buono new USMMA superintendent
02 Nov

MarAd names Jack Buono new USMMA superintendent

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Licensing & Training, Maritime News
The following is text of a news release from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd): (WASHINGTON) — Today, Maritime Administrator Mark Buzby announced Jack Buono as the new superintendent for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). Buono will take command at the academy on Nov. 9, having most recently served as president and CEO of ExxonMobil’s shipping subsidiary, SeaRiver Maritime Inc.…
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26 Oct

San Jacinto College to hold maritime job fair

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Licensing & Training, Maritime News
The following is text of a news release from San Jacinto College: (PASADENA, Texas) — The San Jacinto College maritime program will host a job fair on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Maritime Technology and Training Center. This event welcomes credentialed mariners, deckhands, tanker man, mates, pilots, engineers and those looking to work in…
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17 Oct

NMC bulletin: Credentials lost in Hurricane Michael

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Licensing & Training, Maritime News
The following is text of a news release from the National Maritime Center (NMC): (MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — In accordance with federal regulations, duplicate merchant mariner credentials (MMCs) may be issued free of charge to mariners whose credentials were lost or destroyed as a result of Hurricane Michael or subsequent flooding. Mariners should follow the steps below to obtain an expedited…
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16 Oct

NMEA to present three tech sessions at METS

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Licensing & Training, Tugboats & Towing
The following is text of a news release from the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA): (SEVERNA PARK, Md.) — The National Marine Electronics Association will play a major role again this year at METSTRADE, the world's largest recreational marine trade show scheduled for Nov. 13-15 in Amsterdam, by presenting three technical education sessions. Topics covered will be a full-day NMEA…
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15 Oct

Crowley awards scholarships to two Williams-Mystic students

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(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — Two Williams-Mystic Maritime Studies Program students have been awarded scholarships by Crowley Maritime Corp. Molly Tucker and Colby Weik were each chosen for their academic excellence, high morale and community involvement. The students also exhibited strong leadership qualities and were identified as articulate spokespeople for maritime education. Tucker is a sophomore at Pomona College in California, where…
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11 Oct

MarAd issues RFP for construction of new academy training ships

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Licensing & Training, Maritime News
The following is text of a news release from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd): (WASHINGTON) — Today, the Maritime Administration released a request for proposal (RFP) to solicit for a vessel construction manager (VCM) to deliver a new class of training ships referred to as a national security multi-mission vessel (NSMV). The VCM selected by MarAd will contract with a…
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11 Oct

Crowley awards scholarships to three University of Alaska Fairbanks students

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(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — Crowley Fuels announced Thursday that it has awarded $7,500 in Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarships to three University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) students: Keenan Sanderson, Tibor Dorsaz and Jonathan Napier. Chosen for their academic achievements and meeting other scholarship criteria, each student received $2,500 toward his tuition from Crowley. Crowley’s financial support is administered by the UAF…
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10 Oct

MITAGS-PMI offering free Subchapter M training

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Licensing & Training, Tugboats & Towing
The following is text of a news release from MITAGS-PMI: (SEATTLE) — Many companies are now choosing MITAGS-PMI to provide M-SAFE Subchapter M training classes for their crews. The school has conducted a number of company-specific sessions in Alaska, Washington, Oregon and California, and plans are underway to expand to the Gulf of Mexico next year. While company-specific classes offer many advantages, they are…
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