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(July 1, 2004) — After many years of friendly and professional competition, two renowned merchant marine training schools have announced a merger. Rags Laragione , owner of the Maritime Institute, and Alex Hickethier, owner of the Southern California Merchant Marine Training Services (SCMMTS), announce the merger of their respective schools which are located in
Mr. Laragione said, "The merger of the two businesses will enhance and improve our maritime educational programs by incorporating all the experienced instructors, teaching philosophies, and school locations under one entity. Rather than duplicat-ing efforts we feel we are now able to expand our course offerings and services to mariners." Both Rags and Alex have been very active within the marine community as guest speakers, attending boat shows, and donating to charities.
The schools have trained thousands of students over the past twenty plus years, and by merging the extensive talents of both, expect to carry their excellent tradition well into the 21st century. Already boasting an impressive pass rate for students taking their license exams, the combination of both school’s instructors and cur- riculum will be a tremendous benefit to the students.
