Maritime Education Standards Council

An organization of maritime education schools with the goal of ensuring the highest quality maritime education to recreational and professional mariners.

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November 17, 2026 · Annapolis & Virtual

USCG–NMC–MESC Quality Partnership Meeting

Join MESC, USCG Headquarters and the National Maritime Center at Annapolis School of Seamanship, in person or online. No cost to attend. Questions for the Board are due Nov 13 at 5 pm CST.

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MESC Annual Conference

Where: MITAGS, Linthicum Heights, MD
When:  May 3 - 5, 2027

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As a MESC Member, having access to othr schools & direct contact with NMC, has saved me lots of time and money other lost on misinformation. From filling out new application forms to designing and submitting new course material and now with the new QSS Standards. My kind of Organization!

MESC members have a voice and direct access at a national level with other organizations and agencies that regulate them.

MESC has opened so many doors for our business and helped us to provide a stronger education to our students.

Exposure to different facets in the marine industry & direct contact with an array of vendors has proven to be invaluable to our business.

Board Members

2026-2028 MESC Board of Directors:
President: John Martino (Annapolis School of Seamanship)
Vice President: Adrienne Hughes-Gallien, PhD (Making a Difference Training Center)
Secretary: Ross Fowle (3 B’s Captains School)
Treasurer: Rob Alport (Captains School USVI)
Director: Chris Adams (Adams Marine Seminars)
Director: Steve McElhose (Sea School)