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