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A forum to discuss Maritime Academy news and information. 7 Maritime Academies in the States and numerous overseas are tasked with training Merchant Marine (Merchant Navy) officers, navy/Coast Guard officers, or members of the marine transportation industry. Students are trained in Marine Engineering, navigation, ship's administration, maritime law, personnel management, international law, customs, and many other subjects important to the task of running a large ship. This forum is to discuss news, information and all matters that relate to these institutions.

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