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: MMA '92 MTRA, MSEM '18
101 Academy Drive
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
Background
• M.S. Facilities Management, Massachusetts Maritime Academy
• B.S. Marine Transportation, Massachusetts Maritime Academy
• Maritime Port Executive (MPE), Int’l Association of Maritime and Port Executives
• Graduate Certificate Program in Foundations of Business, UMass at Lowell
