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.
Education:
B.A., College of William and Mary; M.A., George Mason University; Ph.D., University of Rhode Island
- Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation from Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 1974
- Master of Management from Cambridge College, 2000
- Master Mariner- Oceans, Unlimited Tonnage, DLC PIC
- 1st Class Pilotage- Prince William Sound, AK
- 1st Class Pilotage-Los Angeles/Long Beach, CA
- Council of American Master Mariners
- Boston Marine Society
- Nautical Institute
- International Maritime Lecturers Association
C.A.G.S. in Educational Leadership, from Northeastern University
M.A., Middlebury College
B.A., University of New Hampshire
Ms. Doherty grew up working on her father's commercial lobster boat out of Sagamore and was drawn to Massachusetts Maritime Academy because of its unique mission. Ms. Doherty has been working in the Academic Resource Center since 2023. In her free time she enjoys reading, yoga, running and camping.