Stephen Tarrant

Stephen Tarrant is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marine Transportation at Maine Maritime Academy, located in Castine, Maine. He is a licensed U.S. Coast Guard Master with unlimited tonnage certification for self-propelled, auxiliary sail, and towing vessels, bringing extensive real-world maritime experience into the classroom.

Education:

• B.S. in Biology, University of Connecticut (1987)
• M.A. in Teaching, Sacred Heart University (1993)

His expertise lies in marine transportation, maritime safety, navigation, and maritime education. With a career spanning roles as master and mate on container ships, tugs, passenger vessels, fishing boats, research ships, and traditional sailing vessels—including gaff and square-rigged ships—Captain Tarrant integrates practical seamanship with academic instruction. He has also contributed significantly to maritime training through his educational YouTube channel MMADECKPREP, which hosts a library of maritime training videos.

Although no peer-reviewed articles are listed in the provided text, his work demonstrates a strong commitment to pedagogy and hands-on learning in maritime operations, particularly in deck operations, vessel handling, and safety procedures.

There are no scientific awards listed in the available information.

Captain Tarrant has not listed any advisees or formal students in the provided bio. He has been involved in undergraduate education and professional mariner development, likely mentoring numerous cadets through academic and practical training programs. His office is located in Dismukes Hall (Room 223), and he holds office hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10–11 AM, or by appointment.

He has previously worked as a research biologist, naturalist, hiking and fishing guide, environmental educator, and high school science teacher, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to education and environmental stewardship in maritime contexts.