Professional Mariner magazine’s new American Mariner Training Directory (AMTD) is committed to providing the most comprehensive, user friendly resource to find schools and course offerings throughout the U.S. by state. The directory will be updated annually, and will be an efficient way for a mariner to locate a training provider to keep certifications current. The directory will also be a valuable resource for high school counselors to help students enter the maritime field.

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