The Houston Pilots are taking advantage of MPI’s custom scale model training in a unique way. The Houston Pilots are taking advantage of the custom training experiences provided by the Maritime Pilots Institute (MPI) to prepare their pilot apprentices and pilot members for the ever-changing aspects of the maritime industry. Current courses include emergency ship…
SEAPA has chosen MPI to profile their new cruise vessel azipod maneuvering training program. MPI instructors and developers, Capt. Larry Vose and Capt. Jeff Baken (SEAPA) will bring a number of colleagues to the MPI simulator and manned model facility to begin this important training.
AET and VSHIPS have chosen MPI to provide Mississippi River Navigation Safety Training for their senior ship’s staff. Capt. Chris Rieder, NOBRA (Ret.) is the lead instructor for this simulation-based safety program. AET Joins Teekay Shipping, Tsakos Shipping and Vroon Ship Management in this important training program.
The Houston Pilots have chosen MPI for the training of their deputy pilots. The Deputies will train in BRMP, Raven Carry-aboard Unit Technology, Emergency Shiphandling and Pilot Use of Tractor Tugs. MPI is partnered with Towing Solution’s Capt. Gregg Brooks for the Houston Pilot’s Tractor Tug courseware.
MPI completed modeling and training of the Mobile pilots in a simulation of the new Chocktaw turning basin in the Port of Mobile.
MPI is providing specialized training for the Virginia Pilots for narrow channel ship behavior and restricted UKC maneuvering for large container ships. MPI is partnered with Mid Atlantic Maritime Academy to provide this complex training in their Norfolk-based full mission ship simulator.
In February MPI launched their new 1/25th scale model tractor tug the “J.K. McLean”. The boat’s construction is sponsored by Crescent Towing of New Orleans and was built by Capt. Don Clement of the NOBRA Pilots. The tug is modeled after their new Crescent Towing Jensen-designed tractor tug of the same name. The model tug…
NOBRA’s ten apprentices have begun training with MPI using a variety of manned model, simulator, classroom and correspondence courses.
In early March MPI launched their new Suezmax manned model, the “Samuel L. Clemens”. The all-aluminum bulk carrier was built by Mr. Brett Thibodaux and his team of craftsmen at Blackfin Towers of Bush, Louisiana. The vessel will complete builder’s trials and join the manned model fleet for training use in April.
Mr. George Burkley and Mr. Fernando Lagunes of MPI return from Mexico City after training the ship Pilots of the Ports of Mexico (Sindicato Nacional de Pilotos de Puerto de Mexico). Their training included DGPS technology for Pilots and Estimating Required Tug Bollard Pull for High Windage Vessels. Many thanks for Capt. Mario Camacho Vidal…