Maritime License Training Company (MLT) is based in Jacksonville, Florida. The school’s mission is to provide professional training and assistance to mariners who are new to the marine workforce, or upgrading their current licenses. Founded in 1999, the school was established because the founders, who owned a marine salvage and towing company, had difficulty finding […]
Elkins Training Company (ETC) provides training courses (including FCC License Preparatory Courses) both nationwide and around the world. ETC provides training classes for maritime academies, unions and Fortune 500 aviation and maritime companies. The Elkins Institute, established in 1952, quickly grew to six locations by 1968: Dallas, TX; New Orleans, LA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; […]
Leading multi-discipline, subsea engineering and training firm, Jee, Ltd., had just upgraded its online training site to enhance its blended learning and online offerings for the oil, gas, and renewables industries. Says the Head of Courses at Jee, Jenny Matthew, “The oil and gas industry is calling out for flexible training solutions that can be […]
The Ship Operations Cooperative Program, Inc. (SOCP), in conjunction with the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD), introduces a new, computer-based training program, developed around the idea that the tools of the trade in today’s maritime environment are not just marlin spikes and winches anymore. Contemporary mariners are working in increasingly technologically advanced environments for everything from […]
Based in Covington, Louisiana, the Maritime Pilots Institute (MPI) is a non-profit training service organization that was created for pilots, by pilots. MPI’s mission is to provide world-class education, training, support, and services to Louisiana’s professional maritime pilotage community. Through its innovative professional training systems and partnerships, MPI provides services and programs that enhance the […]
The Marine Training Institute, newly opened near Houma, Louisiana, is North America’s only Furuno ECDIS-certified training facility. The Institute is a place where mariners can master the operations of vessel technology by using simulators that apply real-life skills to the real-world challenges and experiences of the marine environment. The Marine Training Institute offers a variety […]
Resolve Maritime Academy, LLC is the training arm of Resolve Marine Group, Inc., which was founded to address the safety and emergency response training requirements of the maritime industry. The Academy is made of up two separate groups: Fire and Safety – Specializes in shipboard safety, fire, and hazardous materials response training Simulation – Specializes […]
Advances in simulator training have re-defined “virtual reality”, introducing training tools that are more identical to actual vessel operation than ever before. To get the most out of such valuable industry offerings, however, it is essential that a company invest in the latest technology. Transas Marine is a developer and supplier of software and hardware […]
This USCG Regional Exam Center (REC) pre-screens applications, conducts oversight of USCG-approved courses, administers examinations, and supports community outreach programs. Before scheduling an exam or applying for a credential at the Center, you must have a valid TWIC from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Completed applications for credentials must be submitted through a monitoring unit […]
The training programs produced by leading provider, Videotel, have long set industry standards for effectiveness and quality, garnering attention and praise on the international media stage. Recently, that attention has taken the form of awards, and Videotel is racking them up. Videotel has won multiple awards from prestigious industry names, including: Best in Category in […]