EVERETT, WASH. – Maritime Institute has signed a new 10-year lease to locate its newest mariner training facility at the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place. The new satellite at the Port of Everett will be the company’s first in Washington state. It currently hosts main…
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USCG MESSAGE RE TRUNCATED COURSES AT MID ATLANTIC MARITIME ACADEMY 2015 – 2019
May 31, 2023 Dear Mariner, My name is Dave Abrams, and I am the CEO of Abrams Marine Group and Maritime Institute. My company, Abrams Marine Group, purchased Mid Atlantic Maritime Academy, LLC (“MAMA”) assets in December 2021. A recent notification was sent by the…
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Reporting Sexual Misconduct on U.S. Vessels
Sexual misconduct that occurs onboard U.S. flagged vessels harms mariners, interrupts safe operations, and often leads to accidents, lost careers, and a lifetime of trauma for the survivors who endure the abuse. The Coast Guard is committed to investigating and pursuing appropriate enforcement actions for…
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Qualified Assessor and Designated Examiner Requests
A significant number of original and renewal requests for qualification as a qualified assessor (QA) or designated examiner (DE) require additional information before the National Maritime Center (NMC) can process them. 46 CFR 10.405 and Navigation Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVIC) 19-14 and 03-16 provide the…
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TRAINING RESOURCES AND BOATUS FOUNDATION TO COLLABORATE ON COURSES FOR BOATERS
San Diego, CA – Training Resources Maritime Institute (“TRLMI”) of San Diego, CA and BoatUS Foundation announced today that they will be collaborating to offer courses to recreational boaters in the Western U.S. TRLMI’s BoaterUTM program together with the nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety…
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TRAINING RESOURCES AND ORANGE COAST COLLEGE TO COLLABORATE ON COURSES FOR MARINERS
San Diego, CA (October 14, 2021) – Training Resources Maritime Institute (“TRLMI”) of San Diego, CA and Orange Coast College’s Waterfront Campus announced today that they will be collaborating to offer professional mariner training at the new OCC Professional Mariner Training Center in Newport Beach….
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Coast Guard, partners to begin law enforcement operations targeting illegal charters in Hawaiian Islands
HONOLULU — Operation Kapena Kohole sees Coast Guard and NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement partners working together to curtail illegal boat charters within the Hawaiian Islands throughout the month of September. The Coast Guard is dedicated to the prevention of loss of life, injuries and…
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UPDATED NOTICE TO MARINERS WITH INTERNATIONAL VOYAGES Effective August 25, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to hamper Passport Services. To better serve mariners during this time we are updating our temporary provisions. These provisions are subject to change once operations are on a more normal footing. Instructions for Urgent Assistance with Applying for a Passport Qualifications…
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Mariner Credentials Extensions Are Expiring on October 31, 2021!
Don’t miss the renewal deadline! Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, mariners were initially granted an extension on their credentials since courses and testing had become limited or unavailable. The granted extensions are coming to an end. Please see below for the dates on when…
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