Licensing and Training

150 graduate at SUNY Maritime winter commencement

Capt. James McNamara of the class of 1964 addresses the convocation

NMC issues new guidance on testing, grandfathering

The clarification involves transitioning from previous to current credentialing regulations

National Maritime Center closed due to government shutdown

Some personnel will be available to handle defense-related credentialing issues

NMC issues IGF Code, Polar Code updates

The guidance reflects the IMO’s adoption of the STCW amendments

NMC issues advisory on e-mail attachments

The system will not accept attachments larger than 10 MB

Long Beach offers summer internships, scholarships

The paid career program is open to area high school students

USMMA reaccredited after implementing sex misconduct reforms

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) was granted full reaccreditation in November following warnings from academic overseers about sexual harassment and proper governance, and the suspension of the school’s Sea Year program for cadets.

by Kimberly A. Carter

SUNY Maritime Foundation launched

It will be the primary group to raise and manage private financial support for the school

New law creates Maritime Centers of Excellence

San Jacinto College and other designees will expand their capacity to train mariners

Panel: MarAd 'best suited' to continue operating USMMA

The National Academy of Public Administration says the agency must make 'requisite changes' at Kings Point