Provide training, instruction and consultation in four primary programs: 1) US Coast Guard Captains License Courses, 2) Yachtmaster Certification, 3) STCW-95 Certification and 4) Hands-on Training for recreational boaters. Classes are conducted both in the classroom and onboard a yacht. Manager Kent Dresser is a licensed Captain with a degree in Coastal and Marine Policy. All instructors are experienced Captains and offer world class training. Excellent reputation and feedbacks.
Established in 1974, this training and simulation center conducts maritime training, research, and port development studies. They were the first maritime training organization in the USA to use ship simulators to train ship masters, mates, and pilots.
The Newport Center houses three Full Mission Bridge Simulators, a Bridge Wing or Docking Simulator, a Radar/ARPA lab, and an ECDIS lab. The four simulators are capable of operating separately or fully interactively. They offer a wide range of courses with full support facilities and the center is managed by Captain Ed Lynch.
Leader in safety issues and liferaft/man-overboard equipment. Life raft inspection and repair of major brands. Immersion/survival suit testing and repair. Man-overboard equipment testing and servicing, including MOMs and JonBuoys. EPIRB battery changes, signal testing and hydrostatic release replacements. Inflatable boat repair and warranty station. Watermaker testing. Factory trained and certified technicians, USCG approved and ISO 9001 compliant. Sell a large variety of safety equipment and life rafts. Full-service tender and outboard department. Yamaha agents.
Recognized as a world leader in training services. Highly recommended private, co-educational institution that offers its students an opportunity to pursue a maritime career-oriented education. Approved to deliver Maritime and Coast Guard Agency (MCA) “Master of Yachts” courses as well as required marine safety education, ship operation courses and Coast Guard license and document courses. High-tech, functional training facility hosted in a spectacular and gorgeous historical building.