The Port of Vancouver USA won three AAPA awards for partnering with Cascadia Technical Academy on the region’s first high school Maritime Technology Program.
Port of Vancouver USA’s Partnership with Cascadia Tech Maritime Program Wins Awards
gCaptain Article: U.S. Adds 16 Maritime Training Centers Amid Shipbuilding Push
MARAD has named 16 new maritime training institutions as Centers of Excellence, growing the federal workforce network to 48 schools nationwide as the U.S. pushes to expand shipbuilding capacity and mariner credentialing.
WorkBoat Article: Marad Activates Training Ship Empire State for Federal Mission
Marad is activating SUNY Maritime’s training ship Empire State for a roughly 170-day federal mission beginning Sept. 1, reportedly to Diego Garcia, to help expand transportation capacity for naval personnel in the Indo-Pacific.
WorkBoat Article: Fourth NSMV, Lone Star State, Delivered
MARAD takes delivery of Lone Star State, the fourth National Security Multi-Mission Vessel from Hanwha Philly Shipyard.
DredgeWire Article: Vigor Marine Group, Samsung Heavy Industries to Pursue Pacific Northwest Advanced Maritime Training Center
Vigor Marine Group and Samsung Heavy Industries are teaming up to build a new maritime trades training center in the Pacific Northwest, tackling the industry’s workforce pipeline through shared curriculum and technology development
MFSA Article: MFSA Secures the Services of Jim Merten as New FPAAC Training Coordinator
MFSA names Jim Merten as the new Training Coordinator for FPAAC, with his first assignment a comprehensive review of the program’s preparedness training.
gCaptain Article: Michigan Maritime Training School Owner Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Captain’s Course Records
A St. Clair County man has pleaded guilty to falsifying merchant mariner training records, highlighting growing concerns about credential fraud and its risks to Great Lakes safety.
Cooperative Operations & Training Facility Remodeled
The Clean Rivers Cooperative Operations and Training Facility in NW Portland underwent a remodel project in 2024. The construction started mid-July and finished up at the end of November.
FPAAC 3Q Technician Level Training – September 19th
Read about the FPAAC 3Q Technician Level Training at Clark County Fire District #6!