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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

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025