AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS
Class Notes
The Leading Source for
U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Merchant Marine Officers
All Departments, All Trades
1951
head of the Quoddy Pilots Asso-
by Scripps Institute of Oceanogra-
as assistant director of marine
Richard Ingalls '51, captain, who
ciation, attended Capt. Sam Teel's
phy in San Diego and a co-owner
operations at American Cruise
serves on the Maine Port Author-
'77 shiphandling class in December
- tour leader for Young Pioneer
Lines with headquarters in Guil-
ity Board of Directors, is part of
and delivered an inspiring lecture
Tours, responded immediately to
ford, Connecticut. The company
the team involved in removing as
to the students "on his world as a
the needs of the Philippine people
received the "World's Leading Smal
many lobsters as possible from the
pilot."
suffering after Hurricane Haiyan.
Ship Cruise Line" in 2012 and the
Portland Harbor shipping channel.
He and his company organized
"World's Leading River Cruise Co."
Although lobstermen are remov-
a "relief team to bring medical
in 2013 from World Travel Awards.
ing the lobsters, Ingal s is part of
1977
supplies, tools, building equipment,
the overal picture because of his
Capt. Mike Ames '77 spoke about
and hands-on assistance to the
work as a member of the board
tanker operations in November
smal fishing vil age island of Hilan-
2012
of directors. The lobsters are in
2013 in Capt. Sam Teel's '77 tanker
tagan" (A. Curtis, "Maine Maritime
Kirstien Dickey '11 announced her
holding areas until the dredging is
course. Fellow classmate, Capt.
Academy Grad Launches Typhoon
marriage to Andy Davidson '10
completed at which time, they'l be
Ralph Pundt '77 joined them for
Relief Effort." BANGOR DAILY
in Northeast Harbor, Mt Des-
returned to the harbor area. The
a catch-up conversation after the
NEWS, Nov. 17, 2013, Online).
ert, Maine. The couple had their
Army Corps of Engineers wil be
class.
Ferris had several motivations
reception at the Kebo Valley Golf
dredging the channel at a cost of $9
for leading the tour, one of which
Club in Bar Harbor and several
million to provide depths up to 35
was grave concern for the many
MMA alumni attended. Kirstien, an
feet at low tide.
1990
friends he has in the devastated
international business and logistics
1962
Lance Burton '90 and three MMA
area. The team Ferris put together
major, is a buyer for Georgia-Pacific
was comprised of first responders,
Bob Chiarel o '62 (L) and his wife,
students -Dave Wilson, Chris
in Brewton, Alabama, and Andy, a
medical personnel, relief specialists,
marine engineering major, is a 2nd
construction people and others
assistant engineer for US Shipping
qualified to render aid as wel as
aboard the MV CHARLESTON.
build shelters for the vil agers.
The newlyweds live in Milton, Flor-
ida. (Group picture below)
2010
Maxwel T. Collins '10 married
AMO is the largest union of licensed merchant mariners
Laura M. Young in September 2013.
in the U.S., representing officers aboard U.S.-flagged
commercial and military sealift vessels operating in both
U.S. domestic and international trades. AMO officers also
sail in the international fleet in the energy transportation
and cable placement and maintenance trades.
A division of the AMO Safety & Education Plan, STAR Center
is the primary training provider for AMO officers, and offers
With a large and diverse job base, and a membership
Claire, enjoyed a visit from Jim
Carter, and Matt Plocinski ­ spent
marine simulation and training to the U.S. and international
February 8, 2014 taking a course
served by experienced and innovative leadership and the
Barr '62 (R) at their Cape Cod
maritime communities. License upgrading programs and a
home in November 2013. (Pictured
in Kennebunkport, ME, for rescue
premier maritime training institution in the U.S., AMO is
personnel to learn how to be Ice
complete curriculum of STCW and professional development
above.)
the leading source for U.S. Coast Guard licensed merchant
Rescue Technicians (IRTs). Lance
courses are available at STAR Center's primary and
marine officers -- all departments, all trades.
says it would be closer to the truth
waterfront campuses in the Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. area. Training
1964
to say that "the course was more
She is a medical assistant at the
2012
is provided at no cost to active AMO members.
Correction - Paulsen '64
about how Dave, Chris and Matt
Maxfield Clinic in Newport, NH
We apologize to the family and
prevented Lance from drowning."
Bryan Hammond '12 was seen
and he is an assistant plant operator
STCW Training and Certification
American Maritime Officers
friends of Robert "Robby" Paulsen
in December 2013 and again in
at Wheelabrator Concord Co. The-
'64 for publishing an outdated class
January 2014 in Searsport and
License Upgrading, All Departments
601 S. Federal Highway, Dania Beach, FL 33004
couple resides in Andover, NH.
note about Mr. Paulsen, who passed
then in Belfast, ME. He works for
Genesis Energy, LP, Hornbeck
Dynamic Positioning (Nautical Institute Accredited)
490 L'Enfant Plaza East SW, Suite 7204
away several years ago.
1998
Offshore Transportation Co. and
Full Mission Simulation: Deck, Engine, RADAR, ECDIS,
Washington, D.C. 20024
1971
2012
occasional y gets sent to this area
Liquid Cargo
Joseph Ferris III '98, a chief mate
(800) 362-0513
Robert Peacock '71, Captain, Chair
Michael Dunn'12 recently left
as part of his job. He and his wife
of the MMA Board of Trustees and
aboard the RV MELVILLE owned
the sea to take up a new position
had a baby in the fal of 2013 whom
SIGTTO-Certified LNG Training
www.amo-union.org
Military Sealift Command Required and Approved Courses
ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System
mainemaritime.edu
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