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 …
NWMA Weekly Speaks to Greenhorns
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?
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 …
Podcast Covers Cold Water Rescue
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 …
First Aid & CPR Classes @ NWMA
Come on down to beautiful Gig Harbor and get trained in American Heart Association Heartsaver® First Aid, CPR and AED with Capt. Ben! By Capt. Benjamin Garman, Administrator of the Northwest Maritime Academy The Northwest Maritime Academy in downtown Gig Harbor is holding the American Heart Association Heartsaver® First Aid class …
Moving Up the Chain of Command
NWMA Weekly Episode 5: More Tips on Moving Up the Chain of Command By Capt. Benjamin Garman, Administrator of the Northwest Maritime Academy This week on our NWMA Weekly podcast we continue to talk about how to work your way up the chain of command in the United States Merchant …
What Questions to Ask During a Medical Emergency or When Providing First Aid?
If you are currently certified in First Aid, CPR/AED, and have a fully stocked first aid kit; we applaud you! Okay, you have the cert, the gear, and your ready to roll like “Johnny” Gage and Roy DeSoto (share this post if you remember the reference). My guess is that if …
Alaska Cruise Provider “The Boat Company” Wraps up CPR-AED and First Aid Training
The Northwest Maritime Academy’s Captain Thomas Bliss wrapped up two full days of CPR/AED and First Aid training with “The Boat Company” crews of the MV Mist Cove & MV Liseron in preparation for their 2017 season. The Boat Company is very proactive when it comes to ensuring passenger comfort and safety, …