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Holiday Closure Notice – United States Merchant Marine Academy

In accordance with 46 CFR Part 386, Academy property is closed to the public during regimental leave periods — December 20 through January 4 — reopening January 5. Learn more
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CDR James A. Harbach, USMS (Ret.)

Professor Emeritus, Department of Marine Engineering

Education

  • B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine Academy;
  • M.E., Cornell Engineer, Polytechnic University

Licenses

  • First Assistant Engineer (Steam), Unlimited Horsepower;
  • Third Assistant Engineer (Diesel), Unlimited Horsepower;
  • Registered Professional Engineer—State of New Jersey
Last updated: Friday, February 8, 2013

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