25 Jun

ITF Seafarers’ Trust launches new well-being program

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Licensing & Training, Maritime News
The following is text of a news release from the ITF Seafarers’ Trust: (LONDON) — The ITF Seafarers’ Trust and the World Maritime University have announced a new seafarer welfare training program designed to equip maritime professionals with key skills and knowledge to support the welfare of seafarers.  The Maritime Welfare (MARI-WEL) Professional Development Program has been announced Moday in…
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22 Jun

Coast Guard proposes delay in TWIC reader requirement

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Licensing & Training, Maritime News
The following is text of a news release from the U.S. Coast Guard: (WASHINGTON) — The Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register on Friday to delay the effective date for certain facilities affected by the final rule titled “Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Reader Requirements,” which was published in the Federal Register on…
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21 Jun

NMC bulletin: Inland Navigation Rules change

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Licensing & Training, Maritime News
The following is a news release from the National Maritime Center (NMC): (MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — The purpose of this bulletin is to ensure that mariners and training providers are aware of changes to the Code of Federal Regulations, 33 CFR Subchapter E – Inland Navigation Rules. This change, advertised in the Federal Register, Volume 83, Number 16, on Jan. 24,…
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17 Jun

US Merchant Marine Academy graduates 187 officers

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Licensing & Training, Maritime News
The following is text of a news release from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA): (KINGS POINT, N.Y.) — The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point conducted its 82nd commencement exercises Saturday, graduating 187 new merchant marine and military officers in the Class of 2018. The keynote speaker, Secretary of Defense James Mattis, delivered an inspiring message before a…
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14 Jun

San Jacinto's Mark Lloyd receives maritime instruction honor

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Licensing & Training
(PASADENA, Texas) — Robert “Mark” Lloyd, maritime instructor at San Jacinto College, recently captured a 40 Under 40 Award in recognition of his work in training the next generation of merchant mariners. The award, designated by the Inland Marine Expo (IMX), recognizes the top 40 individuals under the age of 40 working in the inland marine industry.   Lloyd is…
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11 Jun

SUNY Maritime students volunteer in Puerto Rico recovery

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Licensing & Training, Maritime News
The following is text of a news release from the State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College: (THROGGS NECK, N.Y.) — Wielding machetes, power tools, paint brushes and wheelbarrows, hundreds of SUNY Maritime students spent their time in Puerto Rico helping island residents continue to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Maria. The students were there with the training…
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05 Jun

Decatur Marine earns auditor status in AWO's Responsible Carrier Program

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Licensing & Training, Tugboats & Towing
(WASHINGTON) — The American Waterways Operators (AWO) has approved Decatur Marine Audit & Survey as a third-party organization authorized to conduct audits of AWO member operations as part of its Responsible Carrier Program (RCP). The RCP, a safety management system for tugboat, towboat and barge companies, requires AWO member companies to undergo periodic management and vessel audits conducted by an…
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04 Jun

Training Resources Ltd. merging with Maritime Institute of San Diego

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Licensing & Training
(SAN DIEGO) — Training Resources Ltd. Inc. (TRL) has announced that the operations of Maritime Institute Inc. of San Diego will be merged into TRL’s San Diego facilities. “Combining Maritime Institute’s great team with TRL’s world-class facilities will allow us to serve the certified U.S. Coast Guard training needs for all professional mariners," said Dave Abrams, CEO of TRL. "Maritime…
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01 Jun

NMC transitioning to new CG-719 series of forms

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Licensing & Training, Maritime News
The following is text of a news release from the U.S. Coast Guard: (MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — On March 31, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved the new CG-719 series of forms which will replace all previous versions. These new forms may be obtained electronically in a PDF fillable format at the Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center (NMC) website,…
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