• New - Successful Safety Management - A Practical Primer
• Bridge Resource Management / Emergency Tug & Barge Handling
• New - Mentoring & Assessment Program
• New - Master of Towing Renewal
• Marine Vessel Operations and the Environment Course / The NPDES Permit
• DNV Approved Security Courses
• Security Course Flyer
• The Workboat Mate Program
• AB to Mate Program
• New Tug Simulator
• Research & Modeling
• Now Offering License Prep !!

Welcome to PMI

Please take the opportunity to review our innovative programs and simulation capabilities. We are excited about our growth, and very much appreciate your interest/business.
-Gregg Trunnell, Director

The Pacific Maritime Institute Mission Statement

"The facility and staff were excellent in every respect from Registrar to Admissions to housekeeping to the facility in general. I would rate it highest in all categories."

Keith Fawcett, Acting VTS Director, Lower Mississippi

The Pacific Maritime Institute is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive theoretical and practical training for seafarers. We are committed to your success and provide support every step of the way. From assistance with completing USCG forms to simulation training, we are here to make your career advancement possible.

PMI News  

Work Boat Mate class of March 2010 Graduation

Cadets, Instructors and Staff - Graduation Ceremony

Captain Russ Johnson addressing cadets

Keynote speaker Captain Englebert, Capt. of the Port, Seattle

Graduate Gavin Riach

For more information visit:

GCaptain Press Release

Workboat Magazine Press Release

Workboat Academy Website

March 2010 Workboat Mate Program is full. 

Please check back frequently to find out when our next program will start:  Please visit : www.workboatacademy.com for details about the MITAGS/PMI Workboat Mate Program or e-mail Marja van Pietersom at mvpietersom@mates.org for more information.