Maritime Publishing of San Diego, CA announced today that it has acquired Professional Mariner and Ocean Navigator magazines from Portland, Maine based Navigator Publishing. According to Dave Abrams, CEO of Training Resources Limited, the parent company of Maritime Publishing, “We are in the business of providing mariners with knowledge through education. Professional Mariner and Ocean... Continue reading→

Seattle, WA (January 6, 2020) – Fishermen’s News and Pacific Maritime Magazine will resume publication this spring following a purchase of the titles by San Diego-based Training Resources Limited, Inc (TRLMI). According to Dave Abrams, CEO of TRLMI, “We are in the business of providing mariners with knowledge through education. Fishermen’s News and Pacific Maritime... Continue reading→

The legal use of marijuana is gaining more wide acceptance at the state level.   After the 2020 elections, a total of 15 states allow all adults to use marijuana, while an additional 19 allow for medical purposes.  But we are mariners, and we fall under Federal jurisdiction when performing our jobs on vessels.  Under Federal... Continue reading→

Training Resources Limited., Inc., (“TRLMI”) today announced that it has launched a new app called SeaLogTM for mariners to be able to track their credentials and sea time. SeaLogTM is available on the app stores for both Android and Apple mobile devices. According to Dave Abrams, CEO of TRLMI, “Our new SeaLogTM app was designed... Continue reading→

San Diego, CA (September 1, 2020) – Training Resources Limited., Inc., (“TRLMI”) today announced that it has acquired the rights to PMM Online and FN Online, the Pacific Maritime Magazine and Fishermen’s News electronic newsletters. Both newsletters will relaunch to current subscribers in the next week. According to Dave Abrams, CEO of TRLMI, “We are... Continue reading→

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Regional Examination Centers (RECs) and Monitoring Units (MUs) closed to the public on March 19, 2020. The National Maritime Center (NMC) plans to issue a re-opening schedule once ongoing work to ensure a safe testing environment is complete. Please note that during the initial phase of re-opening, services will... Continue reading→

With little else to do, many boat owners have returned to their dry-docked vessels to make long-delayed repairs Leland Parsons (left) and his wife, Cecily Parsons, longtime boat owners who also own San Diego Boat Movers, sit in their Cobalt powerboat at Sun Harbor Marine. Leland has noticed changes in boating interest since the COVID-19... Continue reading→

SAN DIEGO — As activity on the water increases, the Coast Guard cautions the public that unlicensed vessel charters are both illegal and potentially unsafe. Coast Guard Sector San Diego investigators work with local law enforcement to identify and terminate unlicensed and illegal charter boat operations along California’s southern coast in the interest of passenger... Continue reading→

SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard, Port of San Diego and partner agencies urge boaters to be safe as recreational and commercial waterways traffic increases in San Diego. Boaters should be aware of maritime rules and guidelines to help them maintain safety for themselves and their fellow mariners. Sailors should know the “Rules of the... Continue reading→