New Bedford, Massachusetts May 4, 2012 Captain Thomas L. Bushy, USMS Vice President of Marine Operations Massachusetts Maritime Academy Ocean Energy Workforce Development Summit

 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

 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

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.) 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)

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 Ocean Energy Workforce – Potential task requirements

Thomas L. Bushy Vice President of Marine Operations Massachusetts Maritime Academy 101 Academy Drive Buzzards Bay, MA O C