Meet Your Officers! - Secretary

Captain Craig Dalton

• Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation from Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 1974
• Master of Management from Cambridge College, 2000
• Master Mariner- Oceans, Unlimited Tonnage, DLC PIC
• 1st Class Pilotage- Prince William Sound, AK
• 1st Class Pilotage-Los Angeles/Long Beach, CA
• Council of American Master Mariners
• Boston Marine Society
• AFNI
   

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Meet Your Officers! - Chair

James Spear

I’m the Director of Professional Mariner Training at SUNY Maritime College, where I previously taught full-time in the Marine Transportation Department. My career has focused on the intersection of energy, shipping, and the environment, with roles at Shell, ExxonMobil, and Cheniere Energy. I’ve sailed on both Jones Act and international-flag vessels, including LNG carriers and product tankers.
 

Before joining SUNY Maritime, I worked ashore in marine assurance, commercial optimization, and terminal operations. I’m a recurring delegate to the IMO’s MEPC and serve as President of the Navy League’s New York Council. At the College, I teach courses in sustainability, tanker operations, ship management, and LNG, and serve as faculty lead for the LNG Center of Excellence and advisor to SPARK, our student energy club.
 

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Meet Your Officers! - Vice Chair

Captain John Jamroga

A lifelong resident of Connecticut, I presently live in Waterford with my family. I graduated from SUNY Maritime College in 1996 and spent 15 years on chemical parcel tankers all around the world working from the position of Junior Third Officer up to Master. I am presently working as a pilot in Maryland and hold a USCG Master Unlimited - Oceans license.

Fun Fact: I had the privilege of bringing the first aircraft carrier ever up the Chesapeake Bay, the HMS Queen Elizabeth, in November 2019.

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Meet Your Officers! - Treasurer

Hi! I am Laura McCormack, the Treasurer of the Nautical Institute U.S. North East Coast Branch. I am from Boston but reside in Manchester, NH with my husband, two toddler boys, and an Australian Terrier named Bruin. I graduated Massachusetts Maritime Academy with a BS in Marine Transportation and a deck license. I hold an MBA from SNHU and an AA from Mountwest Community and Technical College. I sailed for 10 years on various vessels, tankers, bulk carriers, tugs, etc. Recently, I transitioned to a shoreside role with Crowley in the Shipping department.

Fun Fact: I was lucky enough to sail on the M/T Maersk Peary. She participated in Operation Deep Freeze, transporting fuel to McMurdo Station, Antarctica and Operation Pacer Goose, transporting fuel to Thule Air Force Base, Thule, Greenland. Red Nose and Blue Nose Shellback!

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Officer Elections!

Voting is now open for our Officer and Committee Member elections! This is your chance to have a say in the leadership of our branch.

-Voting Period: March 21 – March 31
-How to Vote: Reply to this email with your selections or submit your vote via email to [email protected].

Your participation is essential to the success of our branch. Please take a moment to cast your vote before March 31.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Officer Elections!

The U.S. North East Coast Branch is holding elections for Officer and Committee Member positions! This is your opportunity to step up, contribute, and help shape the future of our branch.

Available Officer Positions:

• Chair
• Vice-Chair
• Secretary
• Treasurer

Available Committee Positions:

• Communications/Social Media Coordinator
• Up to 6 Committee Board Positions

Key Election Dates:

• Nominations Open: Feb 20 – March 20 (must be seconded and accepted)
• Voting Period: March 21 – March 31
• New Officers Assume Roles: April 17

U.S. Branches Biennial Conference 2024

On behalf of the Nautical Institute U.S. Branches Committee, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you for attending and contributing to the success of our 2024 Biennial U.S. Conference in Galveston! Your active participation made this event a remarkable experience. The engaging discussions, informative sessions, and networking opportunities fostered a collaborative environment that encouraged the exchange of ideas and insights. It was inspiring to see professionals from various backgrounds come together with a shared commitment to advancing maritime knowledge and standards. Please check out the photo album --> The Nautical Institute US Branches Biennial Conference 2024