Transcript MORAN SKIPPER’S MEETING

Ocean Energy Workforce Development Summit
Captain Thomas L. Bushy, USMS
Vice President of Marine Operations
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
New Bedford, Massachusetts
May 4, 2012
 Six State Maritime Academies
 One Federal Maritime Academy
• All four-year BS programs
• All primarily dedicated to seagoing
majors
• Some have diversified focus
o Non-regimental students
o Non-traditional majors
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Emergency Management
Facilities and Environmental
Engineering*
International Maritime Business
Marine Engineering (USCG Lic.)*
Marine Environmental Protection
Marine Transportation (USCG Lic.)*
Energy Systems Engineering~*
First class fall 2012 – ABET Accreditation Pending
* Contains elements directly applicable to offshore renewable
energy
• Electrical generation
o Power sources – wind turbines, hydrokinetic turbines
o Electrical transmission systems
o Mechanical support of power/generators
o System efficiencies
• Mechanical Systems
o Technical Drawing/CAD
o Machine shop
o Welding
• Offshore facilities
o HVAC
o Fresh water systems and sewage treatment
o Machinery operations
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Navigation
Radar use (collision avoidance)
Dynamic positioning
Seamanship
Stability and Trim
Meteorology/Climatology
Dangerous Liquid Cargo
• Sea Grant one-day marine science courses
(Navigation, radar observer, stability and trim, etc.)
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Fishery Re-education – 100-ton Master’s
Marina Management
Mechanical Systems Technician
Mechanical Rotating Systems Engineering
Wastewater Operator (Grade 3)
Basic Safety Training (STCW)
Deck Officer License requirements
(Shiphandling, ARPA, BRM, GMDSS, Radar Observer)
Ocean Energy Workforce – Potential task requirements
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Oceanographers (hydrology)
Limited Tonnage Licensed Operators
Marine Engineers
Certificated Deck/Engine ratings
Marine Systems Technicians
Longshoremen/Riggers
Hazardous Material (OSHA-40) Workers
Divers
ROV Operators
Workforce trainers
Thomas L. Bushy
Vice President of Marine Operations
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
101 Academy Drive
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
O-508-830-5020
C- 508-274-3196