Bridgeport-Based Marine Company Expands Job Training Initiative

Information from Hornblower Marine:

BRIDGEPORT, CT — Hornblower Marine announced today the expansion of its on-the-job training and internship program and the donation of training equipment to the New England Institute of Technology’s (NEIT) Marine Technology program.

The equipment – a repowered 17.5 kW generator recovered from a vessel serviced at Hornblower Marine’s Bridgeport, CT location and delivered on October 3rd – will serve as an important component to the ongoing education and hands-on training of students enrolled in NEIT’s Marine Technology Associate of Science degree program.

Christian Lucatino is a current NEIT student enrolled in Hornblower Marine’s internship program, which will provide Lucatino with on-the-job training and education until his anticipated graduation in May 2024. “The combined experience of an NEIT education and Hornblower Marine training has been pivotal to establishing a roadmap for success in the maritime industry,” said Lucatino. “When the opportunity to connect both worlds presented itself, I knew that it would offer students like myself a new experience to further their training and careers.”

“New England Institute of Technology is committed to finding new ways to challenge our students and offer them real-life experience that prepares them for successful careers across a variety of industries,” said Dr. Douglas Sherman, Senior Vice President and Provost. “We’re proud to be associated with Hornblower Marine in order to expand our hands-on training opportunities and we thank Hornblower for their shared commitment to creating a successful career pipeline across Connecticut.”

The donation to NEIT and Hornblower Marine’s internship and career training program builds upon Hornblower’s commitment to developing a maritime career pipeline in Bridgeport and throughout Connecticut. Prior activities include community career programming, funding trade school scholarships for local students, and connecting residents to rewarding careers in the local maritime industry.

Hornblower Marine’s Senior Vice President of Vessel Construction and Repair, Junior Volpe, stated, “Our crew is committed to connecting the students of today to challenging and exciting maritime careers right in their own backyard. Our work alongside partners like NEIT ensures we’re building on the region’s rich maritime history and connecting local residents to rewarding jobs right here in Bridgeport.”

To learn more about career opportunities at Hornblower, click here.

About Hornblower Marine

Hornblower Marine is a full-service shipyard and Baudouin engine distribution center located in Bridgeport, CT. Hornblower Marine Propulsion, as part of Hornblower Marine, offers sales, service, and supply of Baudouin marine-specific commercial propulsion engines and parts ranging from 16-32 liters and compliant with EPA Tier 3 and Tier 4 emission standards. Hornblower Marine has Travelift availability for vessels up to 700 tons with a maximum beam of 58 feet and offers skilled trades in aluminum and steel fabrication and welding, electrical, joinery and outfitting, machinery, pipefitting, painting, and fiberglass. The facility offers a broad range of shipyard services including vessel repair, maintenance, renovation, repower, engineering, design, and project management. Hornblower Marine also offers services across a broad range of marine engines. With direct deep-water access to the Long Island Sound, the facility consists of a 90’ wide, 290’ long, 80’ high fully-enclosed production shed to accommodate multiple vessels simultaneously in a climate-controlled environment.

About New England Institute of Technology

Under the leadership of President Richard I. Gouse, New England Institute of Technology is a private, not-for-profit technical and professional university and is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education. Founded in 1940, the university offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs focusing on a proven combination of technical expertise coupled with experiential learning. Visit www.neit.edu and follow news of the university on Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

About Hornblower Group

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experiences and transportation. Hornblower Group’s corporate businesses are comprised of three premier experience divisions: American Queen Voyages®, its overnight cruising division; City Experiences, its land and water-based experiences as well as ferry and transportation services; and Journey Beyond, Australia’s leading experiential travel group. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water-based experiences (dining and sightseeing cruises), landbased experiences (walking tours, food tours and excursions), overnight experiences (cruises and railways) and ferry and transportation services. Hornblower Marine, a subsidiary of Hornblower Group, provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Seaward Services, Inc., a marine services company specializing in the operation, maintenance and repair of government and privately owned vessels, is also a subsidiary of Hornblower Group, operating and maintaining U.S. Navy Ranges and port facilities, including local oil spill response. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a subsidiary of Hornblower Group and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing, and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers 114 countries and territories, 125 U.S. cities and serves more than 30 million guests annually. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Hornblower Group’s additional corporate offices reside in Adelaide, Australia; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information visit hornblowercorp.com.