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Doubt Signal by Capt. Jerry Hasselbach
Captain Jerry Hasselbach, Lead NSAP® Assessor and Instructor at MITAGS, has had the ability over the last several years to witness and assess over 1000 NSAP® sessions. During these sessions, Captain Hasselbach has gained more knowledge and lessons learned than he could have originally imagined, leading to what has developed into a presentation on the Doubt Signal.
Charleston Pilots Attend MITAGS’ Emergency Shiphandling for Pilots
MITAGS' East Coast Campus was pleased to host members from the Charleston Pilots for our Emergency Shiphandling for Pilots course!
Apps Open for 2019-2020 Merchant Exchange Scholarship Fund
The mission of the Merchant Exchange Scholarship Fund is to support the educational goals of students seeking or advancing careers in Maritime Affairs and/or International Trade, in order to ensure the future prosperity of the Maritime industry. Apply today!
Baltimore Shipspotting’s Matthew Abbott Visits MITAGS
Writer and photographer, Matthew Abbott, who runs the Baltimore Shipspotting blog, visited MITAGS in Linthicum Heights, MD!
Certificates and Documents for Merchant Ships
Ships must carry various certificates and documents on board to operate legally and to trade freely both nationally and internationally. The maritime industry commonly uses the terms “certificates” and “documents” interchangeably. Technically, however, certificates validate a fact, and documents provide evidence or proof of meeting a standard. This text will treat the two words […]
Maritime Administration: Safety Corner Vol 4 Issue 3
The Maritime Administration has recently published the latest edition of its Safety Corner.