Faculty

Captain Robert Glover

A graduate of Maine Maritime Academy, Captain Robert C. Glover, III holds a Master of Steam, Motor or Auxiliary Sail Vessels of Not More Than 1600 Gross Tons, Master of Towing Vessels upon Oceans & Western Rivers, Third Mate of Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons Upon Oceans, Radar Observer unlimited and a Commonwealth of Dominica STCW Certificate for Competency as a Master Rating, 3000GT (ITC). Bob instructs at our Fairhaven facility and serves internationally as an instructor & assessor for Dominica. Additionally he serves as the lead simulator instructor and exercise creator. Sailing since 1973 aboard Ocean & Harbor Tugs, Salvage Tugs and Tall Ships, Bob has been featured in several publications including: On Tugboats, WoodenBoat, Maritime Life and Traditions, and Ocean Navigator.

Captain Susan McDonald

Captain Susan McDonald is a veteran of the Coast Guard where she spent a number of years at the USCG Academy aboard the Barque Eagle. She served as instructor at Boatswainsmate’s School in Yorktown, VA. Her USCG service included time in the Florida Keys maintaining Aids to Navigation from Key Largo to Key West and the Dry Tortugas. She has since served as captain on private yachts and fast ferries. “Captain Sue” brings a wide range of training and teaching experience to Northeast Maritime. She holds a Master 200 Gross Tons Aux. Sail, Near Coastal license with an AB Unlimited / Sail endorsement. She is also certified to teach First Aid and CPR.

Captain David Medeiros

Captain Dave Medeiros retired from the Fairhaven Public Schools before joining the NMI crew as a part time instructor and tutor.

An avid fisherman and charter captain and guide, he holds OUPV, 50 ton, and Tow Assist licensing and is approved to teach the Launch Operator, OUPV, and 100 ton Upgrade course in addition to First Aid and CPR at NMI.

Captain Dave assists the full time staff in a number of ways and helps mariners with their TWIC registration and study skills.

Captain Jeffrey Sylvia

Captain Jeffrey Sylvia brings many 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.

Earl Faunce

Earl Faunce is a 25 year veteran of the Fairhaven Fire Department from which he has retired. He is reponsible for NMI’s Basic Marine Firefighting, Basic & Advanced Marine Firefighting, First Aid/CPR and assists in coordinating other important safety programs offered by the Institute.

Captain Thomas Manley

Captain Thomas Manley is the primary instructor for Off-Site program delivery, focusing on the Caribbean Area.  He is responsible for Master’s Courses and Radar Observer.