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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Tam McKinney joined Maritime Institute in 2024 as the VP of HR. A career professional, she has spent more than 20 years in the field in both private sector and government. Tam holds a BA in Human Resources Management and an MA in Organizational Management….
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Ray grew up in Rockport Massachusetts attended the Rockport school system graduating from High School in 1977. Attended Maine Maritime Academy graduating with a BS in Marine Engineering and Unlimited Horsepower 3rd Assistant Steam and Motor License May 1981. Hired by the United States Navy…
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Edward Lewis served as a Machinery Technician and retired from the Coast Guard with 32 years of service, 16 as a Master Chief. His shipboard assignments included the USCGC MIDGETT, USCGC POINT DORAN, USCGC POINT SPENCER and the USCGC MANOWAR. Command Master Chief tours included…
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Rockwood retired from Military Sealift Command in 2018 after sailing for 34 years including 18 years as master.  He holds a license as Master, Unlimited Tonnage Upon Oceans and Master, Towing Vessels Upon Oceans and Western Rivers.   He commanded 21 vessels, some more than once…
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Paul joined Maritime Institute on February 2023 as a part time deck instructor while working on supply boats as Mate/DPO. He brings with him 20 years of experience in maritime operations in support of strategic and operational taskings. His integral role in maritime mobility and…
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“Doc” joined Maritime Institute in 2008 after 24 years in the Navy. He trained in field medicine, operating room tech and as a crew member in CH-46’s with the Marines. He served a ground combat tour with USMC in Vietnam receiving a Purple Heart and…
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Stephanie joined Maritime Institute September 2023 and has learned the challenges of Student Services quickly and is making great strides helping maritime students in record time!

Tracy Burke joined the Maritime Institute as an instructor in the engineering department in 2023. He holds an unlimited horsepower USCG Chief Engineer License for steam, motor and gas turbine engines. He sailed on the Great Lakes for the Interlake Steamship Company for 20 years…
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Jawaan joined Maritime Institute in February 2023 as the Human Resources and Accounting assistant. He comes with over 5 years of experience in human resources and accounting after previously working in administration for Hampton Roads Regional Jail. Jawaan was born in Williamston, NC and moved…
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