Seamen’s Church Institute to hold benefit luncheon in Houston
26 Mar

Seamen’s Church Institute to hold benefit luncheon in Houston

Rich MillerLicensing & Training
(HOUSTON) — The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) is bringing together the intracoastal and Gulf Coast region maritime community for its annual Maritime Training Benefit Luncheon in Houston on April 20. This year’s luncheon will honor Dennis Steger, the founder of Channel and Ledyard shipyards and a medical clinic in the Houston area. He served as chairman of the Shipbuilders Council…
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Robert Allan Ltd. accepting applications for 2023 scholarship
22 Mar

Robert Allan Ltd. accepting applications for 2023 scholarship

Rich MillerLicensing & Training,
(VANCOUVER, British Columbia) — The Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship award is open for applications until June 30. The Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship was created in 1982 by a bequest from the late Robert F. Allan with additional support from his friends and colleagues. Robert Allan Ltd. is now also actively supporting the scholarship through additional contributions and the fund is…
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Credentials lost in the mail? NMC provides guidance for mariners
20 Mar

Credentials lost in the mail? NMC provides guidance for mariners

Rich MillerLicensing & Training,
(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — The National Maritime Center (NMC) mails completed credentials via standard U.S. Postal Service mail, which does not include a means of tracking, and delivery can take up to 21 days. In some cases, the credential may be returned or irreparably lost in the mail for a variety of reasons. Below are some important things you can do…
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Coast Guard, Port of Virginia host weeklong SAR forum
03 Mar

Coast Guard, Port of Virginia host weeklong SAR forum

Rich MillerLicensing & Training,
(HAMPTON, Va.) — Coast Guard Sector Virginia and the Port of Virginia hosted the 17th annual Steven Todd Dooley Search and Rescue (SAR) Forum on Monday near Hampton Roads. The forum is an annual event that continues to strengthen regional interagency partnerships and communication, as well as improve the life-saving processes and skills required of search and rescue agencies. Courses…
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NMC now accepting electronically signed documents
24 Jan

NMC now accepting electronically signed documents

Rich MillerLicensing & Training
(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — In keeping with its goal to continuously improve its services to mariners, the National Maritime Center (NMC) will now accept electronic signatures (e-sign) on all CG-719 series forms and all supporting documentation therein for merchant mariner credentials (MMCs), medical certificates and course approvals. Mariner applicants may e-sign applications and supporting documentation using software-generated electronic signatures (e.g., Microsoft…
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Four USMMA cadets receive Crowley Memorial Scholarships
12 Jan

Four USMMA cadets receive Crowley Memorial Scholarships

Rich MillerLicensing & Training
(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) – Four U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) cadets were awarded Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarships during the Containerization and Intermodal Institute’s recent Connie Awards in Newark, N.J. The scholarships were awarded for exemplary work during their terms aboard Crowley-owned or -managed vessels as well as their interest in pursuing a maritime career. Each cadet, through their service…
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USMMA details upgrades in new capital improvement plan
06 Jan

USMMA details upgrades in new capital improvement plan

Rich MillerLicensing & Training
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) on Friday released the USMMA Capital Improvement Program (CIP) annual report for fiscal year 2022. MarAd and USMMA also announced that two key recommendations from the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) have been implemented that will improve the institution’s ability to deliver capital projects. Among…
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Regional Exam Center in St. Louis reopens to mariners
29 Dec

Regional Exam Center in St. Louis reopens to mariners

Rich MillerLicensing & Training, ,
(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — Regional Examination Center (REC) St. Louis has reopened for examination and counter services. Specific information regarding the REC’s physical address, hours of operation, and entry requirements can be found on the REC St. Louis website. Mariner examination services will continue to be provided by appointment only. Examination appointment requests may be emailed to RECSTL@uscg.mil and should include…
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Two Mass. Maritime cadets awarded Crowley memorial scholarships
14 Dec

Two Mass. Maritime cadets awarded Crowley memorial scholarships

Rich MillerLicensing & Training
(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) ­– Massachusetts Maritime Academy cadets Jacquelyn Damery and Joshua-Ryan McFaddin have been awarded Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarships. Each recipient is recognized for their overall individual success and their desire to pursue a career in the maritime industry. As recipients, the cadets exemplify Crowley’s values of drive, integrity and sustainability through their achievements and terms aboard Crowley-owned…
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