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Massachusetts Maritime Academy

THE SCHOOL:THESCHOOL:

Massachusetts Maritime Academy offers seven undergrad- uate Bachelor of Science degrees and two graduate Masters of

Science programs. The regiment of cadets is comprised of stu- dents from around the globe. The academy operates a train- ing vessel used to acquire sea service for the cadets. Two tugs (Alert and Hercules) and a barge support the Mate of Towing program. The Academy has a vast array of simulators used for undergraduate and professional mariner training. The en- gineering program has a live steam plant with a condensing turbine used for training along with multiple live and static machinery including diesel, gas turbine and steam turbines.

THE CASE:

Massachusetts Maritime Academy has been training deck and engine licensed seafarers since it opened 127 years ago.

The academy now brings in a class of 500 cadets of which fully one-half are USCG license track students. Massachu- setts Maritime Academy also offers professional seafarer training through a variety of 22 USCG approved courses offered under the Division of Continuing Education.

THE COMPANY:

Resolve Maritime Academy

Resolve Maritime Academy specializes in quality courses s s related to maritime training for the cruise, offshore, oil & gas and yacht industries. Curriculum includes shipboard ? re and safety, damage control courses, STCW-approved safety and navigation, resource management and additional marine safety training utilizing state-of-the-art bridge, engine and environmental simulators. All courses are taught by of? cers with ? rst-hand marine experience. This, in combination with industry-leading facilities and technology, makes Resolve

Maritime Academy’s training “as real as it gets.” Resolve offers clients an unparalleled level of customization for courses, al- lowing us to better align with speci? c situations, policies and procedures used onboard their ships. The Resolve Maritime

Academy is the training arm of Resolve Marine Group and has trained more than 35,000 personnel to date. With plans to expand its training facility footprint, as well as adding ad- ditional courses, the school isn’t slowing down any time soon.

THE CASE:

Resolve Academy prepare students for successful futures at sea with intensive maritime training courses, includ- ing shipboard ? re and safety, damage control, STCW-ap- proved safety, navigation and resource management.

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