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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Born December 14, 1959 and 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…
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John Stauffer, CW4, USA (Ret) joined Maritime Institute in 2022 as the Executive Vice President. He brings over 30 years of maritime operational and training experience to the company.  John served for 22 years as an Army Mariner concluding his career as the Chief of…
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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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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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Sheigh joined Maritime Institute April 2023 and has learned the challenges of Student Services at a fast pace. She was born in Virginia Beach, VA and is working toward her BS degree in social services. Sheigh enjoys the beach and playing pool.

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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