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Houston Pilots Take Advantage of MPI’s Unique Training Approach

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…
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VA Pilots and MPI train with Narrow Channel – Restricted Underkeel Clearance Situations

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.
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Crescent Towing Sponsors New Remote Tractor Tug for MPI Port St. Tammany

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…
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