Pacific Maritime Institute Offers "Fast Track" to a Career at Sea Program

Published Aug 25, 2006 12:01 AM by The Maritime Executive

The Pacific Maritime Institute (PMI) is currently offering a “fast track” to a career at sea with their 500/1600 Mate of Towing Program. PMI’s program takes motivated individuals through a comprehensive two-year agenda; where successful graduates obtain the knowledge, skills, and qualifications required by towing companies and other operators of limited tonnage vessels. Depending on sea service, applicants are able to acquire either a Mate 500 or Mate 1600 Ton License that is endorsed for towing vessels. Individuals will also receive STCW and Able-Bodied Seaman certification.

The shore-side portion of the program is comprised of at least twenty-five weeks of classroom and simulation training, interspersed with fifty-two weeks of onboard training. Each academic phase of the program is followed by an onboard training phase that reinforces knowledge and skills with real world lessons. Local towing companies and other vessel operators are an integral part of the onboard training phase.

Due to the success of this program on the West Coast, PMI plans to offer a similar program on the East Coast for vessel operators beginning in the spring of 2007. If your organization would like to accept a PMI Cadet and be a part of this exciting new program, please contact Mr. Gregg Trunnell, Director, toll-free at (888) 893-7829 or via e-mail at [email protected].