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MITAGS Conducts Simulation Research with Staten Island Ferries
In this client solution: MITAGS worked with the Staten Island Ferries and the NYC Ferry to conduct simulation research to assess safety concerns from the maritime community regarding additional ferry service by NYC Ferry at the St. George terminal.
Review: Subchapter M Conference At MITAGS
MITAGS instructor Dennis Murphy recently wrote a guest blog post for Maritime Executive. In it, he provides a summary of each of the presentations during our recent Subchapter M Conference. He also provides his own commentary on where the towing/tug boat industry is with Subchapter M regulations. It’s a great play-by-play for anyone who was […]
Transport Safety Investigation: The importance of ensuring proper inspection and maintenance regime
The Transport Safety Investigation Bureau of Singapore recently released a new safety flyer regarding the importance of ensuring proper inspection and maintenance.
Guide for Military to Mariner
When you retire from the military, your next career step is not always clear. You desire to build on your service experience with a job that uses your unique talents. However, finding a post-military job that matches your skill level and expertise can be challenging. Even for those who know what career they want to […]
How to Get Work on a Tugboat
If you’re interested in a career in the maritime industry, you may have considered working aboard a tugboat. It’s an interesting career path — you get to work closely with fellow crew members to tow a variety of different vessels and work in an exciting, dynamic environment. Throughout this article, we’ll cover everything you’ll want […]
How to Become a Deckhand
If you’re interested in the idea of working on the water, becoming a deckhand is the best way to enter the maritime industry — it’s a unique career path that offers exciting and rewarding opportunities. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the demand for water transportation workers will only grow over the coming years. […]