15 Oct

Altamira Pilots train at MarineSafety International

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(NEWPORT, RI -- October 11, 2007) Pilots from the port of Altamira, Mexico, attended special training at MarineSafety International's Newport Simulator Center from October 1 to 5, 2007. The goal of the training was to improve the shiphandling skills, communications skills and situational awareness of the “Pilotage Team”, consisting of the pilot, master and tug master along with terminal and…
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12 Oct

Coast Guard and Virginia Maritime Association sponsor towing vessel safety seminar

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(NORFOLK, VA -- October 11, 2007) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads and the Virginia Maritime Association are sponsoring a safety seminar for crewmembers that operate commercial tugs. The seminar will take place at the Coast Guard Integrated Support Command in Portsmouth, Va., on Thursday, Oct. 18.The safety seminar is the only one of its kind in the United States. During…
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18 Sep

U.S Maritime Insitute offers Integrated Maritime Auditor course

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The United States Maritime Institute announced the scheduling of an integrated training course for auditing both the ISM and ISPS Code simultaneously. The aim of the class is to impart the participants with detailed knowledge and understanding of the ISM Code, ISPS Code, and auditing techniques, thus being able to carry out simultaneous ISM Code and ISPS Code internal audits…
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11 Sep

San Diego colleges offering degree program for mariners

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San Diego, CA -- California Maritime Institute, Inc. and San Diego City College have announced an Associate of Arts Degree program designed to prepare students for positions in the operation and management of a variety of private and commercial vessels. The proposed two-year degree program combines studies in business management and leadership with instruction and training in maritime disciplines. Working…
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30 Aug

Transas USA to supply Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy with full mission ship handling simulator

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Transas USA is pleased to announce the supply of a Full Mission Ship Handling simulator to the Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy (formerly Tidewater School of Navigation) based in Virginia Beach, VA. The simulator, based on the Transas Navi-Trainer Professional 4000 simulation software, will consist of a 225 degree horizontal field of view forward combined with three rear viewing channels. The bridge…
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06 Aug

New tug simulator makes debut at West Coast training facility

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By Gregory M. Walsh  Pacific Maritime Institute in Seattle has developed a training program incorporating what it said is the only full-scale marine simulation program in the United States developed exclusively for tugboat operators. PMI's marine simulation theater, designed as an actual tugboat wheelhouse, includes full controls for tractor-style tugs and conventional tugs, simulation programs involving typical tugboat scenarios and…
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01 Aug

Itabo Pilots Attend Shiphandling Training

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24 July 2007; Newport, RI: Itabo Pilots from the Dominican Republic attended a customized shiphandling course from June 19 to 21. The course was designed around major ship maneuvering evolutions: traffic situations, arrival/departure, anchoring, and maneuvering in channels. The Pilots conducted numerous dockings and undockings at the Itabo coal jetty at Haina, Dominican Republic. Simulated bulk carriers used during this…
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25 May

LNG training agreement reached for U.S. mariners

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Suez LNG, Massachusetts Maritime Academy and the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots (MM&P) have reached an agreement to recruit, train, and supply U.S citizen mariners for service on the LNG tankers owned or chartered by Suez LNG. Suez LNG, in compliance with the deepwater port license agreement signed with Maritime Administrator Sean T. Connaughton will cooperate with both…
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28 Mar

Training programs launched to counter shortage of qualified mates on tugs

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New training programs are being created to meet the chronic shortage of qualified individuals for the tug and towing industry and to help unlicensed mariners become officers. On the West Coast, Pacific Maritime Institute (PMI) has created a two-year, full-time program for those new to the industry interested in becoming officers. PMI is also offering a 20-week AB-to-mate program. On…
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