We promote personal responsibility and awareness, life-saving and safety-at-sea skills, environmental responsibility and awareness, and maritime and equal opportunity for aspiring professional mariners.
What we do
We provide United States Coast Guard (USCG) approved maritime training and education.
Who we serve
Public and private high school systems
Secondary or post-secondary degree-granting institutions
Eligible persons wishing to attain a USCG Merchant Marine Credential (MMC) or USCG-approved training
Seafarers already holding an MMC who wish to maintain or upgrade their maritime credentials
Mission
To provide training for the next generation of professional mariners in the Western Pacific region.
Values: F.I.R.S.T.
Fair
We will never discriminate. The Academy shall admit students or trainees of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities provided.
Integrity
Always. In all of our training and business dealings, we will ensure we say what we do and do what we say.
Respected
In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we will strive for a reputation of reliability and consistency with our students, trainees, and partners.
Safety first
We will always put safety first. In or out of the classroom, the Academy will always ensure a priority in the safety of our students and trainees.
Training
Excellence. The academy will always endeavor to provide the best in maritime training and academic programs through partnering with outstanding recognized institutions and implementing continual improvement.
Our Staff
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Michael Bacher
Executive Director / Trustee
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Dave Johansen
VP Operations / Instructor / Trustee
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Randy Brown
Instructor
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Mike Harkreider
Instructor
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Nancy Santos
Finance Administrator
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Tristan Manglona
Academic Administrator
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Francisco Villagomez
Transportation Coordinator
Our Trustees
We believe in promoting, establishing, and participating in education and training programs that will encourage students to engage in self-sustaining careers in both the Merchant Marines and military services.
Diego Benavente
Tehani Kirby
Cecilio Raiuliulipiy
Ramon Tebuteb
Robert Bracken
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