Armach Robotics Promotes John Dunn to COO
Armach’s founder and CEO. “Armach is going to change the world and leave this place better for our next generation. John is an ideal leader to have in the C-Suite with me and Rob [Howard]. I am excited to make this promotion.”Dunn holds a BS in Marine Engineering from Massachusetts Maritime Academy. He began his career as a shipboard engineer in the maritime energy industry. He transitioned into remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and held several senior leadership roles advancing the use and deployment of ROVs for inspection, UWILD, and exploration activities. Most recently, Dunn held a
Novia, Aboa Mare and KMIFT Enter Into A MoU
to staff in the field of maritime training and to share information between the institutions. This way, the institutions will be able to take advantage of each other’s experience and expertise in the maritime field. Aboa Mare has trained ship officers in Turku since 1813.At present, the Maritime Academy and Training Center has more than 400 students and each year approximately 1,700 people participate in the short courses it offers. The maritime training of Novia University of Applied Sciences, Axxell and Aboa Mare is marketed in Aboa Mare’s name, which is known in Finland and abroad
Penobscot Bay Survey in Focus at NOAA Stakeholder Meetings
Management will also be working together to coordinate long-term projects in the area. NOAA was invited to return and present at both the Maine Fisherman’s Forum March 1-3, 2018, in Rockland, and at the annual Maine Harbormaster’s Association annual training in March 2018 at the Maine Maritime Academy.
Schneider Joins FarSounder Board
department reporting to both WSM and to ResidenSea's Senior Management. Schneider has utilized FarSounder’s sonar systems since 2010 in his role as vessel manager for Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM). Schneider received his BS Degree in Marine Engineering from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 1977 as well as attaining USCG license for Chief Engineer of Motor or Steam or Gas Turbine Vessel of Any Horsepower. Prior to entering the cruise ship sector, he sailed for 20 years as chief engineer on board U.S. flagged oil tankers and container ships
Bourne Tidal Test Site Receives Preliminary Permit from FERC
United States,” said MRECo Director, John Miller. “MRECo was given preliminary permission to work in an area that covers more than just the spot where the actual structure will be. This was done to allow studies of adjacent areas that might be impacted.” The Massachusetts Maritime Academy is also moving forward with tidal energy projects to support green energy training for their students. MRECo and the academy continue to discuss their efforts in order to ensure maximum synergy. The President of Massachusetts Maritime, Rear Admiral Francis X. McDonald, noted that, “the
KONGSBERG Signs Contracts for LNG Cruise Ferry Simulators
Kongsberg Digital, the new KONGSBERG software and maritime simulation technology division, has signed contracts with Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology, Kalmar Maritime Academy and Linnaeus University that include development of a state-of-the-art LNG (Dual Fuel) Cruise Ferry simulator model for the K-Sim Engine simulator platform. The new K-Sim Engine model is scheduled to be delivered in Q1 2017, in order to provide readiness for forthcoming regulations. Handling LNG fuel and other low-flashpoint fuels on ships will become part of maritime training standards in 2017, following
MTR 100: Texas A&M University at Galveston
and maritime studies in science, engineering and business and for research and public service related to the general field of marine resources. The university offers ten undergraduate ocean-oriented degrees, three master’s degrees and one doctoral degree. The university is home to the Texas Maritime Academy. The academy prepares cadets for officer training for the U.S. Navy as well as professional desk and engineering licensing for the U.S. Merchant Marine. The university’s training ship General Rudder takes cadets on summer training cruises to ports around the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean
Transas Offshore Simulator for Batumi State Maritime Academy
Batumi State Maritime Academy (BSMA) and Transas Marine Black Sea today signed a contract for supply and installation of the Transas Full Mission Offshore simulator. The simulator complex will be one of the most advanced in the Black Sea region. The full mission Transas offshore simulator with 270 degrees visualisation is based on the Transas NTPRO 5000 software and will be used for training in dynamic positioning operations. The simulator will enable training of crews involved in transfer and supply of mobile offshore units. Training course will be accredited by the Nautical Institute.
Disasters at Sea & Their Impact on Shipping Regulation
requirements, it served as the impetus for both the U.S. Merchant Marine Act of 1936, which created the Maritime Commission, and the adoption of a significant upgrade to SOLAS in 1948. It also led to federally mandated officer training requirements and eventually, to the establishment of the federal maritime academy at Kings Point, N.Y. Historically, the list of maritime disasters is long, and the number of casualties is high, but there are specific incidents that have occurred over the last 75 years that stand out in terms of their significance in helping to force, and forge, international agreement
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