Pacific Marine Expo

Academy Dives into Pacific Marine Expo

Kerrie Clos Able Seaman AB Training Course, Boater Safety Training, Course Assistance, CPR/AED, Davit Operations, Fast Rescue Boat Training, First Aid CPR & AED Classes, FRB, Lifeboat Drills, Lifeboat Safety Training, Mariner Resources, Maritime Employment, News, OUPV 100 Tons Captains Course, PSC Ltd., PSCRB, STCW Training Courses Leave a Comment

Northwest Maritime Academy staff participated in the Pacific Marine Expo last week and enjoyed pressing the flesh with some interesting players in the commercial maritime industry. Pacific Marine Expo is the largest commercial marine trade show on the West Coast, serving commercial mariners from Alaska to California Below is video …

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NWMA Weekly Speaks to Greenhorns

Kerrie Clos Able Seaman AB Training Course, Boater Safety Training, Course Assistance, CPR/AED, Davit Operations, Fast Rescue Boat Training, First Aid CPR & AED Classes, FRB, Lifeboat Drills, Lifeboat Safety Training, Mariner Resources, News, OUPV 100 Tons Captains Course, PSC Ltd., PSCRB, STCW Training Courses Leave a Comment

NWMA Weekly Starts New Series on Tips for Greenhorns The Northwest Maritime Academy is all about helping launch careers in the Merchant Marine. From training courses to weekly podcasts chock-full of good information every seaman needs to know, the academy makes it easy sailing for greenhorns starting out in the …

Why Choose Northwest Maritime Academy?

Kerrie Clos Able Seaman AB Training Course, Course Assistance, CPR/AED, Davit Operations, Fast Rescue Boat Training, First Aid CPR & AED Classes, FRB, Lifeboat Safety Training, Maritime Employment, News Leave a Comment

Real-life Training Situations, Flexibility Set NWMA Apart Capt. Benjamin Garman, administrator of the Northwest Maritime Academy, outlines a few key features that make his school the best choice for maritime industry training. It comes down to equipment and flexibility, he tells his audience in his latest “NWMA Weekly” podcast, Episode …

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Recognizing Stages of Hypothermia

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Episode 12 of NWMA Weekly:  Recognizing the Stages of Hypothermia Capt. Benjamin Garman of the Northwest Maritime Academy and Chance Busey, videographer and assistant marketing director at Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard, continue their cold water rescue series in their latest “NWMA Weekly” podcast, which addresses hypothermia. Watch below and …

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Podcast Covers Cold Water Rescue

Kerrie Clos Able Seaman AB Training Course, Boater Safety Training, Fast Rescue Boat Training, First Aid CPR & AED Classes, Maritime Employment, News, STCW Training Courses, Survival At Sea Leave a Comment

Watch Episode 11 of NWMA Weekly:  Cold Water Rescue Capt. Benjamin Garman, of the Northwest Maritime Academy (left), and Chance Busey, videographer and assistant marketing director at Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard, discuss a topic of particular importance to boaters in chilly Pacific Northwest waters. Watch their latest podcast below …

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Tips for Cold-Water Shock

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Cold Water Immersion Safety Tips from the U.S. Coast Guard Be prepared! Cold-water shock immersion is a fight for survival In this week’s episode of their “NWMA Weekly” podcast, Capt. Benjamin Garman and Chance Busey of Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard discuss the dangers of cold-water shock. Cold-water shock is …

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Sign up for Fast Rescue Boat Training

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STCW Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) Training and Certification Sept. 24-26, 2018, in La Conner, Wash. Presented By Seafarers Worldwide & The Northwest Maritime Academy Course Description This three-day course is intended for personnel with previous small boat handling experience wishing to improve and adapt their skills for fast rescue boat operations. …

NWMA Kicks off Weekly Podcasts

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NWMA Weekly Podcasts Offer Great Info on Northwest Maritime Academy You’ve heard of the popular TED Talks on various topics of interest. Well, now the Northwest Maritime Academy is launching its own “Ben talks” of sorts. Capt. Benjamin Garman, administrator of the Northwest Maritime Academy, has started weekly podcasts called “NWMA …