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FACES IN THE CROWD

Garrett Magiera

Maine Maritime Academy

Major: Vessel Operations and

Technology

Graduation Year: 2016

Why this school? to the yachting world. I’d like to give yachting a try but I’m

After looking at many colleges, Maine Maritime was clearly really open to any boating experience at this point whether it the perfect ? t for me. The small class size and the hands-on be yachting or on a workboat. training were big selling points. I ? nd the instructors to be personal and approachable. At MMA, students are able to What one thing should prospective employers know choose whether they would like to be in the regiment or attend about you?

as a non-regiment student. Having this option helped to make I am a very dedicated worker and passionate about what I do. I

MMA my top choice. Added bonuses are the abundant in-class believe in teamwork as previous employers and co-workers can and recreational sailing opportunities that the school offers. attest, and am willing to do my share to get the job done. On ev- ery vessel there is a job to be completed, whether it is climbing

What keeps you here? into a Tyvek suit to assist cleaning the bilge after a tank over? ow

The opportunities that come with a degree and license from or staying late to assist the engineer in changing the oil. I am

Maine Maritime are invaluable. I have made lifetime friend- willing to work to make sure the boat is fully operational.

ships and the connections between professors and students are great, not to mention the alumni. Last year, I had been speak- Tell us about your sea training or internships – who did ing to an alumnus and he offered me a full-time position as a you work or sail with?

Mate on a 120’ motor yacht. Rather than end my schooling I have worked for several companies. My ? rst co-op was with early to take that position, I knew having a degree from MMA Boston Harbor Cruises on their fast ferry to Provincetown, Mas- would further my career in the long run and I decided to stay. sachusetts. The second co-op I had was with the Block Island

Ferry, in Rhode Island on their fast and traditional ferries. My

What is your major and what career do you intend to most recent co-op was with Martin Marine on an ATB in the pursue? Gulf of Mexico. I have also completed yacht deliveries: I sailed

I am a Vessel Operations and Technology major. My future a 38’ Sloop from Newport, RI to Bermuda and a 80’ Maxi, a career is undecided. The workboat world is what many from high performance racing yacht, which we double handed from my major pursue and it has many bene? ts. I am a hard worker Newport, Rhode Island to Norfolk, Virginia in 39 hours, hitting and would do well on a workboat, but there is an inner calling speeds close to 20kts, which is pretty impressive under sail. 14 Maritime Professional 2Q 2016I I 1-17 Q2 MP2016.indd 14 5/19/2016 10:57:42 AM