09 Oct

MITAGS-PMI expands capabilities in East, West

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The following is text of a news release from MITAGS-PMI: (LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, Md.) — MITAGS-PMI East Coast campus has expanded its operational research, tractor-tug simulation and escort capabilities with the addition of two new assist tug bridges, and has expanded its West Coast capabilities with the recent acquisition of Fremont’s India Tango Marine Fire Fighting School. With this increased East…
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27 Sep

NMC update: Credentials lost due to Hurricane Florence

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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 Florence or subsequent flooding. Mariners should follow the steps below to obtain an expedited…
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26 Sep

More schools add marine service technology curriculum

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The following is text of a news release from the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC): (ANNAPOLIS, Md.) — The American Boat & Yacht Council has announced that in September, four schools have enrolled in its “Fundamentals of Marine Service Technology” curriculum program. The program was built to help secondary and post-secondary schools easily implement a standards-based marine service curriculum,…
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14 Sep

Alumni video commemorates 75th anniversary of USMMA

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The following is text of a news release from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMAA): (KINGS POINT, N.Y.) — Alumni of the United States Merchant Marine Academy have released a video to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the institution and memorialize midshipmen who have died in service to the nation. Over the summer, the USMMA Alumni Association and Foundation (USMMA-AAF) has been…
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13 Sep

USMMA names Dr. James Ballard as academic dean, provost

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The following is text of a news release from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA): (KINGS POINT, N.Y.) — The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point announced Wednesday that Dr. John R. Ballard has been named the new academic dean and provost at the federal service academy. In this position, Ballard will serve as the chief academic officer and…
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12 Sep

SUNY Maritime gets $460,000 for clean energy programs

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The following is text of a news release from State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College: (THROGGS NECK, N.Y.) — SUNY Maritime has received $460,000 from Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office to promote clean energy work force development and training programs in New York. The grant funding will support two initiatives: $230,000 to support the creation of an Off-Shore Energy…
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05 Sep

NMC updates website to boost examination working group

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The following is text of a news release from the National Maritime Center (NMC): (MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — Section 315 of the 2015 Coast Guard Authorization Act required the United States Coast Guard to commission a working group to review existing and new examination questions for accuracy and availability of examination references. The Examinations page of the National Maritime Center (NMC)…
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04 Sep

Texas A&M first US maritime academy to teach accredited DP courses

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The following is text of a news release from Texas A&M Maritime Academy: (GALVESTON, Texas) — The Offshore Service Vessel Dynamic Positioning Authority (OSVDPA) has announced that the Texas A&M Maritime Academy at Texas A&M University at Galveston is the first maritime academy in the nation accredited to provide OSVDPA courses to its cadets. In announcing the accreditation, OSVDPA Executive…
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14 Aug

Coast Guard issues two new watchkeeping NVICs

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The following is text from a post on Coast Guard Maritime Commons: (WASHINGTON) — The Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing released two Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVIC) on Aug. 6 related to watchkeeping aboard vessels less than 500 gross tons. • NVIC 02-18 provides guidance on qualification for, and renewal of, STCW endorsements for service as officer in charge…
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