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Seattle Fire Department Recruits Learn Marine Firefighting at MITAGS West
Yesterday MITAGS was honored to host a day of marine firefighting training for the Seattle Fire Department’s Recruit Academy. Organized by Marine Safety Department Chair Ben Sleister, 60 soon-to-graduate trainees spent the day learning how to combat fires aboard ships. The day’s agenda included several live fire evolutions at MITAGS-West’s M/v Fire Dragon training facility, […]
MITAGS Helps Veterans Transition from Military to Mariner
For many military service members transitioning from active duty, a career at sea can be a satisfying continuation of their service. The course from military ships to civilian craft, however, is not always an easy one to understand or follow. MITAGS offers a structured process involving three different programs that can help veterans obtain a […]
MITAGS Maritime News – Ship Strikes Wind Turbine in North Sea. What Factors Can Contribute to Such Incidents?
The world of maritime shipping can be dangerous and unpredictable. Mariners face many dangers such as bad weather or negotiating tough navigational hazards. Over the past 20 years, the offshore wind industry has rapidly expanded around Europe, providing clean, sustainable energy. Fields like Gode 1 and 2 were built in 2012 and have been well […]