LT. Zachary Dias graduated from Mass. Maritime in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine Transportation. Upon graduation sailed in the US Merchant Marine for nearly a decade with the US Navy’s Military Sealift Command earning his Unlimited Masters License - his professional sailing experience is aboard Combat Logistics Force Dry Cargo/Ammo ships, and primarily, US Navy Ocean-going Tugs and Salvage & Rescue vessels where he completed several open-ocean tows, real world salvage missions, Dry Docking, Multi-point moors, and command time. Notably, was apart of the crew completing the successful salvaging of SS EL FARO’s Voyage Data Recorder in 2016.
LT. Dias also served as a USCG Maritime Instructor, with Military Sealift Command, in which he taught USCG STCW courses, created MSC towing curriculum, and Anti-Terrorism Officer courses.
LT. Dias joined the MMA faculty in 2022 where he completed a Masters Degree in Maritime Business Management and pursues a career in the Navy Reserve Strategic Sealift Officer Force.
LT. Dias is a Master of Unlimited Tonnage Upon Oceans, Master of Towing Vessels Oceans, USCG Designated Examiner, USCG Qualified Instructor and a member of the Maritime & Port Executors.
LT. Dias volunteers his time with the youth program US Naval Sea Cadet Corps where he teaches/mentors young men and women who have an interest in the sea services.
- Retired ExxonMobil Marine Vetting Manager
- USCG Unlimited Master License
- Graduate Certificates in Engineering Management, Project Management and General Management
- Marine industry consultant
- Author: International Safety Management Code A Practical Guide for Mariners and Managers
- Bachelor of Science in Maritime Transportation from United States Merchant Marine Academy, 1977
- Master of Business Administration from Corporate Finance Adelphia University, 1989
- Master of Arts in Adult and Continuing Education from Columbia University, 1992
- Doctor of Education in Adult Learning and Leadership from Columbia University, 1996
- USCG Unlimited Master license
- Chief Examiner Commercial Radio Services
- General Radio Telephone Operators License with Radar Endorsement
- Amateur Radio Operator, Advanced Class
- Master Point Counterpoint II
- Seaman’s Church, Center for Maritime Education, Director of Operations. 1987-1997
- Senior Navigation, Seamanship and Shiphandling Instructor, United States Navy, 2005-present