Port of Toledo Welding Training Lab opens thanks to MARAD's Small Shipyard Grants
MARAD Small Shipyard Grants recipient Blount Boats utilizes grant funding
NSMV Steel Cutting - Recap
NSMV 1 Steel Cutting Ceremony
#MaritimeInFOCUS Leonard Blake
MARAD Port Infrastructure Development Grants
Deck Officer #ShoreToSea
Deck officers spend quite a bit of time, often months, sailing the globe’s open waters. They handle the navigation, communications, crew, cargo and overall operations of the ship.
There are multiple ways to become a deck officer: one is to graduate from one of the seven maritime academies across the country. Another is to satisfactorily complete a comprehensive apprentice mate training program approved by the Coast Guard. A final way is to be a ‘Hawsepiper.’ The term implies beginning as an unlicensed merchant seaman and going up the ladder to become an officer upon meeting the necessary requirements. All options require a combination of sea-time training, coursework and the completion of on-board assessments to qualify for a Third Mate license.
While each of the three officer ranks have different duties of varying responsibilities, each rank is required to carry out watch duties, which is when they are in charge of overseeing the safety and smooth navigation of the vessel.
To learn more about what it takes to become a skilled deck officer who exhibits grace under pressure, watch here! #ShoreToSea
Marine Engineer #ShoreToSea
Marine engineers can either work landside, in an office or aboard a vessel. While on land, engineers have access to tools and software necessary for analyzing projects and designing solutions. At sea, engineers are responsible for maintaining the engine, propulsion and electrical systems.
Graduating from an ABET-accredited school's marine engineering program, one of the country’s seven maritime academies or completing a comprehensive apprentice engineer training program approved by the Coast Guard are a few of the ways to begin the process of becoming a marine engineer. This education provides engineers with necessary skills to provide preventive maintenance on engine room equipment, mechanical and electrical operating systems.
To learn more about the people who keeps our ships afloat, check out the video below! #ShoreToSea
Tugboat Operator #ShoreToSea
Tugboat operators guide large vessels into crowded harbors or narrow canals, maneuvering them with skill and precision. Some operators are even responsible for maneuvering large vessels through ice, particularly in colder areas of the U.S.
When it comes to becoming a tugboat captain, there are two types: the mate of towing and the master of towing. After years of on-the-job training, traditional education or a combination of both, tugboat operators possess the necessary knowledge of maritime procedures and the skillset to expertly guide a wide range of vessels into ports and shipyards.
To learn more about what it takes to become a tugboat operator, click here! #ShoreToSea
Stevedore #ShoreToSea
Stevedores, commonly known as longshore workers or dockworkers, handle cargo at ports, often using materials-handling machinery and gear. They load and unload ships at docks, transferring cargo to and from storage areas or other transports, such as trucks and barges. It is a dangerous and physically demanding career, requiring almost one month of on-the-job training.
The exciting challenges of being a stevedore make them essential to the export and import of goods around the world, watch here to learn more about our country’s stevedores! #ShoreToSea
Heave Ho
As we come to a close on this 2020 #NationalMaritimeDay Celebration, please join us in a rousing round of Heave Ho with Maritime Administrator Admiral Mark H. Buzby and the Maritime Industry Choral.
Maritime Delivers
#MaritimeDelivers when our Nation needs it most. #NationalMaritimeDay
National Maritime Day
#DidYouKnow Maritime is critical to our National Defense.
Women in WWII Shipbuilding
Today is #NationalMaritimeDay! Join us at 10:30 AM EST for our virtual program. The program can be viewed here, www.youtube.com/c/MaritimeAdministration1950, and will feature remarks from Secretary Chao, Administrator Buzby and other industry professionals!
Maritime Moves the Economy
Join us for #NationalMaritimeDay today at 10:30 AM EST! To view our program, featuring remarks from Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao and Maritime Administrator Mark H. Buzby, click here: https://bit.ly/2LSvVke
Maritime Administration & Sea Machines Remote Technology Demonstration
Unfortunately, the rain sunk our plans to show you the capabilities of the SM300 remote technology live. However, we were able to capture this clip of Deputy Maritime Administrator Richard Balzano testing the ease of the technology firsthand!
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