AMP congratulates 2024 graduates of U.S. maritime academies
21 Jun

AMP congratulates 2024 graduates of U.S. maritime academies

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training
(WASHINGTON) —The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, congratulates the nearly 1,500 graduates from the seven U.S. maritime academies in 2024. These institutions have equipped the graduates with the skills, knowledge and leadership necessary to excel in the U.S. maritime industry. “Merchant mariners are the backbone of our industry, ensuring the safe and efficient transportation…
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Bollinger Shipyards launches inaugural Shipfitter Bootcamp
20 Jun

Bollinger Shipyards launches inaugural Shipfitter Bootcamp

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training,
(PASCAGOULA, Miss.) — This week, Bollinger Shipyards kicked off the inaugural Shipfitter Bootcamp, an innovative workforce development initiative alongside Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC), the South Mississippi Planning & Development District and AccelerateMS. The Shipfitter Bootcamp will recruit, hire and train the next generation of skilled shipbuilders and is a critical step to establishing Bollinger Shipyards as a Center…
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Port of Long Beach awards $300,000 in scholarships
03 Jun

Port of Long Beach awards $300,000 in scholarships

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training,
(LONG BEACH, Calif.) — The Port of Long Beach last week awarded $300,000 in scholarships to 136 high school and local college students to assist in their pursuit of education and training in port-related fields including engineering, environmental science, maritime law and technical trades. The scholarships were announced at the annual Celebrating Education event, which brings together students, educators, public…
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