(LONDON) — Rewriting Women into Maritime History, the groundbreaking initiative led by Lloyd’s Register and Lloyd’s Register Foundation to uncover and showcase the critical role of women in the maritime sector, past and present, has entered a new international phase. Launched in the United Kingdom…
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Maritime Institute Partners with MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software to Streamline USCG Credentialing for Students
EMBARGOED UNTIL MARCH 1, 2025 Media Contact: Kristen Mattern (971) 245-2285 kristen@mmseas.com www.mmseas.com Story Highlights: Maritime Institute is providing MM-SEAS PRO (normally $99-per-year) to all students who take a USCG approved course. MM-SEAS PRO memberships, Unlimited access one-on-one video calls for expert answers and guidance…
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New Rule Changes Some Officer and Endorsement Titles, and Requires Electronic Submissions of Course Completion Data
The Coast Guard recently published some changes to officer and rating endorsement titles. This effort aligns with Coast Guard policy of using gender neutral language. More detail on which changes can be found in the official notice. Additionally, the rule requires Coast Guard approved training…
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National Maritime Center Warns of Backlog in Processing Merchant Mariner Medical Certificate Applications
June 2024 The National Maritime Center (NMC) has advised against sending emails with duplicate information for the same Merchant Mariner Medical Certificate application. This duplicity has created more than a 25% growth in email volume, creating delays in processing for all applications. In addition to…
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The USCG Extends the Renewal Grace Period from One Year to Six
Good news! The USCG has extended the renewal grace period from one year to SIX! This means that if your license expired after June 2018 and you did not renew, you can renew your license without retaking the original licensure courses or exams.* *Standard STCW…
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Maritime Institute Proudly Earns New Designation for 2024
Maritime Institute, as a member of Hampton Roads Maritime Industries Education Alliance is a 2024 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE). We will continue striving to provide the highest quality maritime education to all of our students and we are…
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A Thrilling Career in Wind Energy as a Wind Turbine Technician
Are you searching for a career that offers excitement, stability, and a chance to make a tangible impact on the world? Look no further than a career in wind energy as a wind turbine technician. As the demand for renewable energy continues to soar, the…
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Port of Everett Inks Deal with Maritime Institute to Bring Mariner Training Courses to Washington State
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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