Instructor

Course(s)



Kenneth Bruce
Marine Operations Instructor

U.S.C.G. Master License
A.A.T. Louisiana Technical College -
SOWELA Campus
  • Master or Mate over 200 tons to 2nd Mate
  • Celestial Navigation 500/1600 tons
  • Rules of the Road
  • Visual Communication (Flashing Lights)
  • Marine Radio Operator Permit/GMDSS Permit
  • License Assistance (Original or Renewal)
  • Special Projects


Charles Collins
Marine Operations Instructor

U.S.C.G. Master License
  • Master of Towing (Apprentice Mate)
  • Master or Mate 200 tons, Near Coastal or Inland
  • Master 200 tons, Upgrade 100 to 200 tons
  • Master or Mate 100 tons, Near Coastal or Inland
  • Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV)
  • Special Projects

Todd Dufrene
Fire Chief
  • Basic Firefighting
  • Advanced Firefighting


Tim Torrence
Marine Operations Instructor

U.S.C.G. Master License
  • Able-Bodied Seaman (All Categories)
  • Proficiency in Survival Craft
  • Fishing Vessel Drill Instructor
  • Knot Typing Competency


Gale Williamson
Marine Operations Instructor

U.S.C.G. Master License
  • ARPA
  • Bridge Resource Management
  • Coastal Navigation
  • Radar Observer Original
  • Radar Observer Re-certification
  • Terrestrial Navigation