by Captain Bobby | Apr 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
April 2022 Pathfinder Maritime Training (PMT) is pleased to announce its continued partnership with the National Professional Anglers Association (NPAA). We are looking forward to another great year of continued partnership! Pat Neu, NPAA President commented, “The...
by Captain Bobby | Mar 22, 2022 | Education
Summary: Who needs a Captain’s license? Anyone carrying passengers-for-hire on federal waters. If you are receiving direct or indirect compensation from your passengers you are required to hold a Captain’s license. Voluntary compensation, such as splitting fuel costs...
by Captain Bobby | Dec 11, 2021 | Education, Rules of the Road
Summary: ROTR applies to all vessels subject to U.S. jurisdiction, whether recreational or commercial, operating on the high seas or U.S. navigable water connected to them. If you are a commercial mariner, you must maintain proficiency in ROTR via NMC credentialing....
by Captain Bobby | Dec 11, 2021 | Education, Rules of the Road
Navigation Rules of the Road, often referred to as a ROTR or COLREGS, can best be described as the traffic laws of the sea – like how cars have traffic laws. These rules help mariners navigate safely by defining light and sound signals required of vessels, actions for...
by Captain Bobby | Aug 31, 2021 | Business
When we founded Pathfinder Maritime Training (PMT) we made the intentional decision to register as a Public Benefit corporation. As a Public Benefit corporation, PMT is committed to supporting maritime focused non-profits, and we donate a portion of our revenues and...