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The Marine Systems Training Center -Upcoming Courses
8/15/2010
The Marine Systems Training Center -Upcoming Courses
Check out the new course additions to the MSTC training schedule.
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Professional Development & Project Management Series
8/25/2010
Professional Development & Project Management Series
The Marine Systems Training Center is pleased to offer a series of professional development and project management courses ideal for many levels of professionals. The one day workshops may be taken individually or as a series. Negotiating skills and personal productivity are critical in any job. The project management series includes three different...
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Straddle Lift Training
8/26/2010
Straddle Lift Training
The Marine Systems Training Center will be hosting straddle lift training in partnership with The Boat School -Husson University. The training will take place at boatyards in two locations this year:
August 26 at Yankee Marine in Yarmouth
August 27 at John Williams Boat Company on MDI
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Captain's License Courses at the MSTC
9/18/2010
Captain's License Courses at the MSTC
The Marine Systems Training Center is pleased to offer several USCG Captain's License Courses and Exams in September 2010 in partnership with the TrueCourse Captain's School. For more information contact the MSTC.
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Marine Service Management from ABBRA at the MSTC
11/3/2010
Marine Service Management from ABBRA at the MSTC
The American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA), in partnership with the Marine Systems Training Center (MSTC), is offering the popular Marine Service Management (MSM) course in November. The next MSM course is scheduled for November 3–6, 2010, at the MSTC in Thomaston, Maine.
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Past Events
Training Opportunities at the MSTC
6/5/2010
Training Opportunities at the MSTC
The Marine Systems Training Center's latest schedule of courses. Contact us for more details and for information on funding assistance resources.

To view the list -click on Additional Event Information link and look for the pdf file on the right side of the screen under Related Files and Materials.
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Waterfront First Aid
6/2/2010
Waterfront First Aid
CPR/AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) Certification & First Aid Certification

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 (register before May 26)
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Topics include: Emergency plans, wound control, medical emergencies, trauma, shock and environmental injuries.

Course Fee: $120

Instructors: Maritime Emergency Medicine staff

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Classes For Boat Owners at the MSTC
5/1/2010
Classes For Boat Owners at the MSTC
The Marine Systems Training Center will be offering two boat owner workshops this spring on rigging and electronics. These workshops are designed to help create well informed customers. We want boat owners to understand why and when to call on our industry's professionals, and what they should ask. Please pass on this information to your customers.
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Computer Classes Now Available at the MSTC
4/28/2010
Computer Classes Now Available at the MSTC
The Marine Systems Training Center will kick off the computer lab opening with Intro to Excel on April 28 and Intermediate Excel on May 26. Instruction will be provided by Vtec Education of Portland. Reminder - seating is limited for these classes! FMI: Contact the MSTC at 354-8803 or info@marinesystemstraining.com
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Bottom Wash Permit & Stormwater Permit Training
3/16/2010
Bottom Wash Permit & Stormwater Permit Training
Back by popular demand - this training will provide facility operators with an opportunity to hear the latest from the Maine DEP about two major permits that are required for most Maine boatyards and marinas. For more information and to download the registration form please click on the icon in the right hand column.
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11/17/2009
2009 Annual Conference & Business Meeting
For the Conference Agenda, information on Workshops and the Registration Form please click on 'more information' on the link for more information.
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Nov. 17th - MMTA Annual Meeting
11/17/2009
Nov. 17th - MMTA Annual Meeting
Save the date! The MMTA Annual Conference & Business Meeting will be held at the Samoset Resort on November 17th this year.

We are very pleased to have Kevin Hancock of Hancock Lumber as our Keynote Speaker! For the Conference Agenda, information on Workshops and the Registration Form please click on 'more information' on the link for more information.
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Bottom Wash Permit Training
10/15/2009
Bottom Wash Permit Training
We are pleased to be partnering once again with the Maine Dept. of Environmental Protection to bring you a special training event focused on the new Antifouling Contaminated Vessel Wash Water Discharge Permit (the bottom wash permit). This permit has been in the works for a long time and has made it through all the required review and public comment...
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Marketing Seminar
4/2/2009
Marketing Seminar
A free day of marketing and media training for owners and staff of boatbuilding, marine trades and composite businesses in Maine. This program is underwritten by Maine's North Star Alliance Initiative - registration is required.
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11/26/2008
Conference/Symposium Evaluation
Please help us plan an even better event for you next year by sharing your thoughts about this year's event! Simply click on the "more information" link on the right hand side of this page to download the evaluation form.

Thank you!
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2008 MMTA Annual Conference & North Star Alliance Symposium
11/19/2008
2008 MMTA Annual Conference & North Star Alliance Symposium
The Maine Marine Trades Association and Maine's North Star Alliance Initiative are pleased to announce the 2008 MMTA Annual Conference and NSAI Symposium. For more information please click on the "more information" under Related Files & Materials on the right.
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Mobile Marine Hoist Training
8/1/2008
Mobile Marine Hoist Training
Back by popular demand - Mobile Marine Hoist Training
Firday - August 1, 2008
Wayfarer Marine - Camden
Register NOW to reserve your space!
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Marketing Training for Boatbuilders, Marine Trades & Composites Businesses
3/27/2008
Marketing Training for Boatbuilders, Marine Trades & Composites Businesses
The Market/Business Development Pillar of Maine's North Star Alliance Initiative is proud to provide a unique training opportunity for members of the Industry who are interested in taking a more organized and professional approach to marketing their business. Please join us on Thursday March 27 at the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath for a provacative...
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MITEC to Produce COMITT 2008
2/18/2008
MITEC to Produce COMITT 2008
July 25, 2007, Annapolis, MD; Brooklin, ME; and Chicago, IL:

COMITT (Conference on Marine Industry Technical Training) will take place once again February 18 - 20, 2008 at the Gallery One Fort Lauderdale, a Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, says Steve Kitchin, Chair of the Marine Industry Technical Education Council (MITEC)...
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SAVE THE DATE! - The MMTA Annual Conference / North Star Alliance Symposium
11/27/2007
SAVE THE DATE! - The MMTA Annual Conference / North Star Alliance Symposium
Samoset Resort, Rockport, Maine
220 Warrenton Street - Rockport, ME 04856

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

Please contact Susan Swanton at 207-773-8725.
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Learn more about Maine’s North Star Alliance Initiative...
8/15/2007
Learn more about Maine’s North Star Alliance Initiative...
A Special Invitation to the members of Maine Built Boats Maine Composites Alliance and other industry professionals. Please join us at a MMTA Regional Meeting near you to learn more about Maine’s North Star Alliance Initiative and other important industry issues

About the Meetings - Each year MMTA hosts regional meetings as a way to give members...
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Press & Media Inquiries
For more information or to arrange for an interview or photo opportunity please contact:

Susan Swanton
Executive Director
Maine Marine Trade Association
207-773-8725
swanton@mainemarinetrades.com
Shoreside Links
For information on upcoming boat shows, please visit these sites:

The Portland Boat Show
www.theportlandboatshow.com

Annual Augusta Boat Show
www.americasbestshows.com

Annual Maine Boat Show
www.americasbestshows.com

Maine Boatbuilders Show
www.portlandcompany.com/boatshow

Maine Boats Homes & Harbors Show
www.maineboats.com/boatshow
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