As a member of the NMI team since 2005, Jeffrey Sylvia brings several years of experience and teaching to Northeast Maritime Institute. Jeff worked with the United States Navy as a Quarter Master for 22 years, since the age of 17. As a member of the Merchant Marines since 1992, Jeff holds a background in deep sea and research vessels. He also holds a second mate unlimited license, 1600 ton master and a 5000 ton uninspected fishing industry vessel.

Jeff is certified to teach the following courses:

• Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel
• Master 100 ton
• Master 200 ton
• Able Seamen
• Radar Observer (Unlimited)
• Radar Observer Recertification
• Visual Communications
• Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
• Personal Survival Techniques
• Celestial Navigation
• Terrestrial Navigation
• Proficiency in Survival Craft
• Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch