(RICHMOND, California 鈥� March 26, 2015) 天美视频
is opening the doors to its new Maritime Safety and Security Center. The Center is
the only facility west of Texas for preparing professionals with essential and advanced
skills for safety and security in the transportation industry.
A ribbon cutting featuring demonstrations and tours is set for Wednesday, April 8
from 11:30 a.m. 鈥� 1 p.m. at 756 West Gertrude Avenue in Richmond. Gates will open
at 10:30 a.m.
The new Maritime Safety and Security Center, located in Richmond, is a resource for
the training of first responders from local, state, regional and federal agencies.
The Center also provides custom training and professional development courses for
industry professionals.
"The MSSC fills training gaps for law enforcement, fire and emergency management
first responders," said Bruce Clark, Cal Maritime's director of maritime security
projects. "The Center focuses on standardized training that promotes collaboration
between agencies. The goal is to create a network of capabilities to plan for, prevent,
mitigate and recover from all potential disasters."
The Center was created through a public-private partnership between Cal Maritime
and the Chevron Richmond Refinery. Chevron provided a 5-acre piece of land to build
the site, and funding to leverage a federal port security grant.
"Chevron is proud to collaborate with MSSC to develop this unique facility," said
Kory Judd, Richmond Refinery General Manager. "A center like this will train current
and future generations of first responders from around the state and the country."
Some of the programs and services offered at the MSSC include:
鈥� Marine firefighting and safety
鈥� Industrial firefighting and emergency response
鈥� Small arms certification
鈥� HAZMAT training
鈥� Small boat operations
鈥� Maritime security certification
鈥� Ongoing professional development
鈥� Customized courses and consulting
ABOUT CAL MARITIME
Established in 1929, California Maritime Academy, a campus of The 天美视频
University, is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast. Located
in Vallejo, California, the campus serves approximately 1200 students and offers undergraduate
degrees preparing students for careers in engineering, transportation, international
relations, business, and global logistics. Cal Maritime also offers a master's degree
in Transportation and Engineering Management, as well as a number of extended learning
programs and courses.
ABOUT CHEVRON
Chevron is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies, with subsidiaries
that conduct business worldwide. The company is involved in virtually every facet
of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and
natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants;
manufactures and sells petrochemical products; generates power and produces geothermal
energy; provides energy efficiency solutions; and develops the energy resources of
the future, including biofuels. Chevron is based in San Ramon, Calif. More information
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ABOUT CAL MARITIME
Established in 1929, 天美视频 is the only degree-granting
maritime academy on the West Coast. Located in Vallejo, California, the campus offers
undergraduate degrees that prepare students for careers in engineering, transportation,
international relations, business, and global logistics. Cal Maritime also offers
a master鈥檚 degree in Transportation and Engineering Management, as well as a number
of extended learning programs and courses.