Archives: Our Instructors

Mr. Abrams is the owner and CEO of Maritime Institute (MI), the largest provider of US Coast Guard certified training courses for both military and civilian mariners in the United States. Mr. Abrams acquired Training Resources Limited and Maritime Institute in 2018 and merged them…
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Enrique was born in Mexico City and later moved to San Diego where he was raised. He received his Associates Degree in Arts & Visual Studies at San Diego Miramar College in 2022. He became interested in art and graphic design when he took a…
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Melanie Rose Anaya was the Credential and Consulting Services advisor for the east coast division of Maritime Institute and is now Student Services Manager.  Melanie began with Maritime Institute in Student Services and served as Military Liaison since coming onboard in 2020. Melanie distinguished herself…
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Ed Angeles, ENC USN (Ret) joined Maritime Institute in 2016 after a successful 28 year career at sea on both U.S. Navy and Military Sealift Command vessels where he focused on engineering and refrigeration systems. Ed was also part of the engineering staff with the…
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Tim Bailey, CMDCM (Ret) joined Maritime Institute August 2019 as the Military Liaison, then moved up as the Chief Administrator for Student Facilities and is now is credentialing support for Maritime Institute East. He served 30 years of Active duty to include:  USS OLDENDORF (DD…
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Kevin Baldwin, LCDR USN (Ret) joined Maritime Institute in 2018 as part of the merger between Training Resources Limited and Maritime Institute, where he had been an instructor since 2004. A former Surface Warfare Officer with 28 years of active duty service and 21 years…
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Jesse Bastardo joined Maritime Institute in early part of 2023. He served in the U.S. Navy for 30 honorable years, and just retired October of 2021. His Naval background rating was a Gas Turbine Systems Technician “Electrical”, rising to the ranks of Master Chief. He…
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Adrian joined the Mid Atlantic Maritime Academy, now Maritime Institute, on October 1st, 2012, after 30 years of service in the United States Navy, having retired at the rank of Master Chief Engineman.  He is experienced and trained in all propulsion modes to include motor,…
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Ronald M. Benion was born in New Orleans, La. He is the youngest of 8 children. He is the father of six wonderful children and eight grandchildren. He is married to Glenda A. Benion of Norfolk, Va. He is a retired Navy Veteran having served…
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