14 Mar

SUNY Maritime students sweep CMA competition

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The following is text of a news release from the State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College: (STAMFORD, Conn.) — The top three prizes for in the Connecticut Maritime Association’s 2018 Research Competition were awarded to SUNY Maritime College graduate students. Each year, the Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) hosts a competition sponsored by D’Amico Shipping Group that awards students…
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07 Mar

Buzby to deliver Maine Maritime commencement address

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The following is a news release from Maine Maritime Academy: (CASTINE, Maine) — Maine Maritime Academy President William J. Brennan announced Wednesday that Maritime Administrator Rear Adm. Mark H. Buzby will deliver the college’s commencement address on Saturday, May 5 in Castine. Buzby was sworn in as maritime administrator on Aug. 8 following appointment by President Trump and confirmation by…
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07 Mar

NMC offers harmonization of certificate expirations

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The following is a news release from the National Maritime Center (NMC): (MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — In accordance with Section 304 of the 2015 Coast Guard Authorization Act, Public Law No. 114-120, mariners will be allowed to request harmonized expiration dates of their Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) and medical certificate. CG-MMC Policy Letter 01-18 provides detailed guidelines for those mariners who…
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22 Feb

Coast Guard, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi to partner on education, recruiting

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The following is a news release from the U.S. Coast Guard: (CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas) — Coast Guard and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi officials signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) regarding cooperation in education and recruiting efforts Tuesday. Rear Adm. Paul Thomas, 8th Coast Guard District commander, signed the MOA with Dr. Kelly M. Quintanilla, president and CEO of Texas A&M-Corpus…
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AMP launches Military to Maritime digital career platform
22 Feb

AMP launches Military to Maritime digital career platform

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The following is a news release from the American Maritime Partnership (AMP): (WASHINGTON) — The American Maritime Partnership, the voice of the domestic maritime industry, has launched the Military to Maritime digital career platform, which is dedicated to helping veterans find meaningful, family-wage jobs in the maritime industry while supporting America’s national and economic security. Building on the success of numerous Military to…
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22 Feb

Four Texas A&M students receive Bouchard scholarships

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(GALVESTON, Texas) — Bouchard Transportation Co. Inc. of Melville, N.Y., is giving a new scholarship to Texas A&M University at Galveston to establish the Morton S. Bouchard Jr. Memorial Scholarship. It is named in honor of Bouchard Transportation’s former president and chief executive officer, Morton S. Bouchard Jr., who is the father of Bouchard Transportation’s current president and chief executive…
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14 Feb

Webb Institute appoints Bradley Golden as assistant professor of naval architecture

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(GLEN COVE, N.Y.) — Webb Institute has appointed Bradley Golden, Class of 1999, as an assistant professor of naval architecture. Golden has served as an adjunct professor of naval architecture at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point since 2017. He also provides technical consulting to commercial marine and offshore clients. Golden began his professional career as a naval…
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08 Feb

NMRA offering new scholarship for 2018

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The following is the text of a news release from the National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA): (GURNEE, Ill.) — The National Marine Representatives Association is offering a $2,500 scholarship to an outstanding student pursuing education and a career in the maritime trades. High school seniors, and college and vocational students are encouraged to apply. The application can be downloaded at…
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02 Feb

Coast Guard Foundation seeks scholarship applicants

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The following is a news release from the Coast Guard Foundation: (STONINGTON, Conn.) — The Coast Guard Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, has kicked off its 2018 scholarship season. Accepting applications from Feb. 1 through March 15, children of enlisted Coast Guard members may apply for annual…
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USMMA reaccredited after implementing sex misconduct reforms
31 Jan

USMMA reaccredited after implementing sex misconduct reforms

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The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) was granted full reaccreditation in November following warnings from academic overseers about sexual harassment and proper governance, and the suspension of the school’s Sea Year program for cadets. The accreditation review board, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), conducted its preliminary assessment of the academy in 2016. USMMA, the first of the…
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