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CDR Carolyn Hunter

Year Started
2015

Education

Unlimited Master of Steam or Motor Vessels, Any Gross Tons Upon Oceans United States Coast Guard

M.S. Maritime Systems, Stevens Institute of Technology
B.E. Naval Architecture SUNY Maritime College

Teaching Interests

Nautical Seamanship
Ship’s Stability
Integrated Navigation

Research Interests

Maritime Safety and Security
Alternate forms of Navigation Reference Systems
Electronic Navigation

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025