Willi is our new addition to the Marine Department staff.  He will be providing professional support to limited tonnage vessels and operations of the Academy's Marine Department, including leadership oversight of the Keith Hartford Sailing Center.  Willi will also assist in the Training Ship Department, Yacht and Boat Donations Program as well as support the Academy's programs such as Continuing Education, Admissions and Advancement. 

James "Jim" Benedetto started full time with the Academy in July 2006. Besides being the engineer aboard the T/V Ranger, he is also responsible for the safe operation, trouble-shooting, maintenance and repair of marine engines and other Marine Department assets. Jim has been a gas and diesel mechanic for over 25 years. He has owned and operated his own charter boat for many years. He has USCG 100 ton Masters License and is a certified GM Master Technician.

Paul Berteletti a 1976 graduate of the academy and is the Third Mate on board our training ship. He coordinates all inport maintenance projects with the Chief Mate and the First Assistant Engineer as required. He assists the Chief Mate in the administration of the training ships Deck department relative to the safety and operations. Licensing and certifications include Licenses and certifications include Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of any Gross Tons upon Oceans, USCG Third Mate License, Lieutenant, US Naval Reserve (1976-1988).

Edward “Eddie” Bruce has been with the Academy since 1985. He is a Staff Associate with the Marine Operations Division who assists in cadet training, overseeing the use of equipment and vessels of the Marine Department, acting captain of various academy craft and assisting in the maintenance and operation of these vessels. He oversees the utilization of equipment and vessels, associated with the Marine Department, the Marine Laboratory Training Program and participates in the annual training cruise.

Thomas L. "Tom" Bushy is the Vice President for Marine Operations. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine Transportation from Massachusetts Maritime Academy and a Masters Degree of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. Tom is a 1974 graduate of the Academy and in 1981, he began teaching in the Marine Transportation Department until 1992, when he accepted an administrative position. In 1997, he became the permanent sailing Master of the Academy's training ship. In 2000 he was named the Associate Vice President of External Affairs and Maritime Operations and then to Vice President of Marine Operations in 2002. Licenses and certifications include Master of Steam and Motor Vessels, unlimited tons, any oceans (Radar Observer, GMDSS Operator); STCW95

Timothy “Tim” DeMoranville joined the Academy in June 2004. He is the First Assistant Engineer on the Academy’s training ship. In 1996, he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering Technology from Maine Maritime Academy. He is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, repair and efficiency of the ship’s boilers, fuel oil systems, fresh water systems and related equipment onboard the training vessel and participates in the annual training cruise. Licenses and certifications include 1st Assistant Engine/Steam Vessels; 3rd Assistant Engine/Motor Vessels; Tankship; Basic Safety

Scott J. DePersis is our Second Assistant Engineer on our training ship.  He is a 1979 graduate of the Academy with a BS Engineering Degree.  He reports to the Chief Engineer and the First Assistant Engineer and is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, repair and efficiency of the ship's boilers, fuel oil systems, fresh water systems, and related equipment.  He possesses Chief Engineer of Steam or Gas Turbine Vessels of any Horsepower license; Third Assistant Engineer of Motor Vessels of any Horsepower; and also Tankerman PIC.

John has recently been promoted to the position of Staff Assistant for Yacht and Boat Donations.  He will assist the Director in the day-to-day operations including the maintenance, transportation and sales of donated vessels.  He will also assist as directed in solicitation, acceptance and coordination of donations.  John will also be assisting in coaching in sailing programs, supervising summer sailing camps, attend boat shows and supverise cadet clubs.

John Eldridge joined the Marine Operations Division as Seaman on board our training ship. John is responsible for keeping vessels and equipment in good repair, maintaining steel structures, keeping machinery in good operating condition, maintaining cleanliness of vessel, secures, removes and handles marine vessel mooring lines and assists in line handling during docking or undocking of academy vessels.

Richard "Chuck" Fontaine is the Academy's Yacht and Boat Donations Director.  Since 1991, Chuck has increased the donation gross revenue from $365,000 to $1,700,000 increasing receivables from $120,000 to $1,400,000.  His efforts have provided financing for a number of projects on campus such as the Storer Building Renovation, the Herring Pond Rebuild, the Marine Transportation Tug and Barge, Varsity crew shells, and trailer and safety equipment and sailboats used in the sailing program.  As the Head Sailing Coach, he has increased the team roster from 25 to 45 students.  Besides coaching the 2001 Kennedy Cup Championship and the National Intercollegiate Sailing Championship, he competed in the 2000, 2001 and 2002 Student Yachting World Cup.

Rob Ford is a 1968 graduate of the Academy.  He has been with the Academy since 2005 and has recently taken over the duties as Chief Mate of the training ship.  As Chief Mate, he supervises the Deck Department and cadets.  He is responsible for the safety, well-being, efficiency, operation, repair and maintenance of the training ship.  He schedules and coordinates the fire fighting training team before and during training cruises.  Licenses and certifications include Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of any Gross Tons upon Oceans; Radar Observer (Unlimited); Lifeboatman; STCW '95; GMDSS Operator.

Henry "Skip" Goodnow has been with the Academy since December 1997 as an Ordinary Seaman onboard the Academy's training ship. This past summer, Skip was promoted to Boatswain. His duties include supervising the work of the unlicensed deck, seamen and cadets on the training ship or about the Marine Department and instructs in practical seamanship and safety systems. Skip has traveled to shipyards to assist in the maintenance and repair of our training ship while in drydock.

Anne "Annie" Hammerle has been with the Academy since August 1981. She started out as the first switchboard operator in the Harrington Building and a few years later, was promoted to secretary to the Vice President of Administration and Finance. In 1992, she changed positions to become the secretary to the Directors of Continuing Education and Center for Maritime Training. Since November 2001, she has been the Administrative Secretary to CAPT Tom Bushy, Vice President, Marine Operations, and was recently promoted to Staff Assistant . 

Andrew is our newest member of the Yacht and Boat Donations Sailing Program.  He will be responsible for coaching the varsity sailing team, assist in offshore sailing and coordinate and supervise the summer sailing camps and assist in recruitment of cadets.  He will also be responsible for the maintenance, transportation and sales of donated vessels, and management of the satellite campus sailing faciltiy.

Henry W. "Bill" Klimm graduated from the Academy in 1984. He has been with the Academy since 1998 as the Assistant Director, Center for Maritime Training/Deputy Director of the Marine Department. In September 2004, he became the Assistant Director of the Marine Department and then to Director of the Marine Department in September 2005. He is responsible for the overall maintenance, storage and operation of all Academy vessels and as well as the preparation and underway testing and training of the lake model trainers for the Center for Maritime Training. Licenses and certifications include Master of Steam or Motor Vessels 1600 Tons (Domestic); 3,000 Gross Tons (Oceans), Master of Towing Vessels; STCW95; Basic Safety Training

William P. "Bill" Laffan, "got out" in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine and Electrical Engineering. He has been back with the Academy since 1999. Bill started out serving as a Watchstander/Training Officer during Sea Term, then continued as Lab Instructor, Third Assistant Engineer, First Assistant Engineer and became Chief Engineer in April 2004. As Chief Engineer of the Training Ship he is in charge of the Engineering Department and responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, repair and efficiency of the main and auxiliary engineering systems throughout the ship. Licenses and Certifications include Chief Engineer of Steam, Motor and Gas Turbine Vessels of Any Horsepower; STCW95; State of Massachusetts Third Class Stationary Engineer License; Marine Firefighting Strategy and Tactics Certificate; Marine Firefighting Basic and Advanced Certificate; Slow Speed Diesel Operation and Maintenance Certificate; Steam Power Plant Operation Efficiency Certificate and Universal Refrigeration Technician.

David Maccini joined the crew of the training ship in 2006.  He has over fifteen years of experience in the commercial, industrial, and residential HVAC industry.  His fabrication and welding skills are a strong addition to the training ship.  Responsibilties include installation, maintenance and repair of marine HVAC. refrigeration equipment and assisting with inspections and repairs during shipyard periods.  David possess a U.S. Merchant Mariner Document as Junior Engineer, QMED, Fireman/Watertender and QMED Oiler.  Additional certifications include:  EPA certified "Universal" Refrigeration Technician.

Nancy transferred from the Admission's Department to join the TS Kennedy training ship crew.  She provides clerical and administrative support to the ship's officer's as required.  Some of her duties are preparing documents for the  Master and Chief Mate, shipboard postings, maintenance rosters and accountability reports and data entry. 

Hung "Tom" Pham a 1994 graduate of the Academy, is the Ship's Safety Management Coordinator.  He is responsible for the administration of the Ship's Safety Management System, or its predecessors, as required by federal regulations, and to also maintain compliance standards for other federal directives applicable to ship's operations.  He provides oversight of EPA Vessel General Permitting requirements, provides oversight of the Ship's Oil Pollution and Emergency Planning (SOPEP) and maintains a liaison with the US DOT Maritime Administration Ship Operations Division.  Licensing and certifications include USCG Third Mate License, STCW I-95, OICNW, GMDSS, Radar Unlimited with ARPA, ISPS Vessel Security, Tankerman Assistant, STCW Fast Rescue.

Meredith provides clerical, administrative and bookkeeping support for the Yacht & Boat Donations Office.  She assists the Director of Yacht & Boat Donations in the preparation and maintenance of all records and contracts related to the sale of auctioned boats and donated boats.  She also maintains the files and records related to varsity sailing and sailing camps and coordinating boat auctions.

Sherie Ridley has been with the Academy since December 1994 as the Maintainer II onboard the training ship. Sherie performs various general housekeeping needs and maintenance onboard the ship such as making up the beds and/or bunks and changing and laundering of linen as required. She accommodates campus guests, summer camps and/or cruise staff hotel services. She has also traveled to shipyards to perform such duties on our training ship while in drydock.

Pete has been with the Academy since 1980.  He is the Associate Director, Second Mate/GMDSS/VSO of our training ship.  He assists the Chief Mate in the administration and efficiency of the Deck Department, accomplishes Second Mate Navigation Administration, Global Maritime Distress Safety System Operator and Vessel Security Officer.  Licenses and certifications include Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of any Gross Tons Upon Oceans; Radar Observer Unlimited; STCW 1995 Letter-Master; GMDSS Operator; Medical Person-In-Charge; Basic Safety; First Aid and CPR Instructor; Chief Commercial Radio Operator Examiner

Walter Yohai has been the Motor Equipment Mechanic in the Marine Department since January 2000. He assists in the repair, upkeep and improvement of all department vessels, buildings, equipment and vehicles. He also assists the Boat Donations program, Center for Maritime Training and the Training Ship when needed.