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CDR Ryan O'Toole

Year Started

2018

Education

B.S. Marine Transportation, SUNY Maritime College
U.S.C.G. Master of Steam or Motor Vessels Any Gross Tons, Upon Oceans
Dynamic Positioning Operator, Unlimited

Teaching Interests

Nautical Seamanship
Terrestrial Navigation
Electronic Navigation
Cargo and Stability
Bridge Resource Management (BRM)

Research Interests

Dynamic Positioning
Offshore Drilling

Last updated: Tuesday, January 15, 2019

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