Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Funding for Cal Maritime NSMV training ship secured

In good news for the California State University Maritime Academy (Cal Maritime) and Philly Shipyard, the $1.5 billion omnibus spending bill signed into law by President Biden yesterday includes funding for the fifth National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV).

The vessels are being built to replace the aging fleet of training ships at state maritime academies and this fifth vessel will go to Cal Maritime.

The current training ships and the new NSMVs are owned by the federal government and part...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/funding-for-cal-maritime-nsmv-training-ship-secured/

Massachusetts Maritime announces test optional policy for admissions

Massachusetts Maritime Academy announced yesterday that they will offer students the ability to apply test optional for the 2020-2021 admissions cycle. Students choosing to apply test optional will be given the same consideration as those applicants applying with the SAT or ACT scores.

The Buzzards Bay academy will use other application components to evaluate files (including high school transcript, personal essay, letters of recommendation, resume, interview, etc.). While there are no...

https://www.workboat.com/news/government/massachusetts-maritime-announces-test-optional-policy-for-admissions/

Coronavirus update: No TWIC card delays, transportation infrastructure bill shows promise

The 2016 graduating class of Kings Pointers stand during their graduation ceremony at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY, June 18. U.S. Army photo.

Here are some of the latest developments on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting parts of the maritime industry.

  • The Transportation Security Administration said that there are currently no delays in the production or issuance of TWIC cards. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications at least 60-to-90 days before a current card’s expiration, and to opt to have the new document mailed so that a trip to a public enrollment center can be avoided. While some enrollment centers have closed...

https://www.workboat.com/news/government/coronavirus-update-no-twic-card-delays-transportation-infrastructure-bill/

Training for offshore wind moves into high gear

Offshore wind training, like the industry, is prepping for takeoff. In the early stages, offshore wind developers and vessel operators sent workers to Europe to learn the ropes. Now several U.S. colleges, universities and private investors are creating offshore wind centers, institutes, and degree and certification programs.

Here are a few examples:

  • Bristol Community College, New Bedford, Mass.: Implementing a National Offshore Wind Institute to provide offshore training including Global Wind...

https://www.workboat.com/news/offshore/training-for-offshore-wind-moves-into-high-gear/

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