Please join us for this year’s virtual celebration of National Maritime Day! This year’s theme – “Resilient Sealift for a Resilient Nation”— reflects the U.S. maritime industry’s unwavering support of the nation, especially during the current challenge of COVID-19. While we may not be able…
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Coast Guard offers new i911 system for PNW mariners
SEATTLE – The 13th Coast Guard District has implemented a groundbreaking technology to assist mariners in distress on the waters of the Pacific Northwest. Across Washington and Oregon, mariners can provide vital location information to Coast Guard rescue crews from their smartphones without having to…
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New Electronic Mail (E-mail) Renewal Examinations
On May 1, 2020, the National Maritime Center (NMC) will launch a centralized electronic delivery process (via e-mail) for renewal examinations. This change provides mariners the ability to request, complete, and submit renewal examinations by e-mail and will help to maintain the flow of mariner…
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TSA EXTENDS TWIC EXPIRATION DATES 189 DAYS
15 April 2020, the TSA issued a 180-day extension for TWIC card renews on or after 1 March 2020.
Small Vessel Refrigeration Course
San Diego, October 29, 2019 – – Training Resources Maritime Institute (TRLMI) has announced the introduction of their Small Vessel Refrigeration course, which supports the fishing industry. The course was developed to educate students on how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair typical marine refrigeration systems….
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Harbormaster Appreciation Day
The first ever Harbormaster appreciation day happened earlier this month on October 8, 2019. The day is registered with the National Day Archive and recognizes the work of harbor and port masters across the country. For more info visit: https://www.thelog.com/…/us-harbors-to-celebrate-first-eve…/
World Maritime Conference
This October one of our employees – Alexander Hickethier, was lucky enough to participate in the World Maritime Conference in Shanghai, China! The conference is an international event focusing on the current topics and major advances in the Maritime field. The theme for this year…
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Pacific Marine Expo
Come check out Training Resources Maritime Institute for the first time at the Pacific Marine Expo in Seattle, WA! We will be there from November 21 – 23, 2019 discussing Safety, Survival, Training & Education at booth 103 so feel free to stop by and…
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Are you working on a vessel functioning on a Reduced Operating Status?
The US Coast Guard is accepting sea service toward Advanced Firefighting, Proficiency in Survival Craft and Basic Training for vessels that are operating in Reduced Operating Status (ROS) and holding regular drills. Today the U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center announced that they will accept…
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USCG NMC – Policy Amendment: Renewal of Radar Observer Endorsement
Effective, July 22, 2019, per the USCG National Maritime Center, mariners who hold the Radar Observer (Unlimited) endorsement, and meet the new requirements, will no longer be required to complete a Coast Guard-approved or accepted radar refresher course or recertification exam in order to renew…
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