William J. Brennan, President of Maine Maritime Academy (MMA), Castine, Me., recently announced today that the academy has completed the purchase of a four-acre parcel of land at a former paper mill
FEBRUARY 6, 2019 — Compliance with ballast water management regulations depends on crew knowledge as well as installation of the appropriate ballast water treatment system itself. To help customers secure the needed
DECEMBER 28, 2017 — SUNY Maritime College and the Fort Schuyler Maritime Alumni Association have signed a partnership agreement that promotes student and alumni successes and connection. At the same time, the
OCTOBER 31, 2017 — Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has developed a mariner safety education system that uses virtual reality (VR) technology created by Tsumiki Seisaku Co., Ltd. It uses easily-portable VR
OCTOBER 17, 2017 — The Liberian Registry has launched a Cyber and Ship Security Computer Based Training (CBT) program. It provides a comprehensive overview of cyber-security issues, including malware, network security, identity
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 — Aiming to address a major source of accidents to crew without exposing personnel to physical danger, Transas has introduced a new Survival Craft Simulator (SCS) to prepare crew
MAY 17, 2017 — Shell Marine has renewed its technical partnership with the University of Cebu, Philippines, Maritime Education and Training Center (UC METC). The partnership has been extended for a further
MAY 3, 2017 — Representatives Gene Green (D-TX) and Rob Wittman (R-VA) have introduced legislation intended to advance the capabilities of two-year community and technical colleges to assist in securing the talent
APRIL 11, 2017 — ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) reports that its Marine Academy has been recognized by classification society DNV GL as meeting its standards for maritime training. ABB was awarded
AUGUST 17, 2016 — Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc., has cooperated with SUNY Maritime College to hold a USCG Leadership & Managerial Skills Course for its vessel employees. Effective March 24, 2014, additional