Shipboard Bridge Resource Management
Michael R. Adams is a master mariner, certified STCW instructor, retired U.S. Coast Guard commander, and current member of the Florida Bar. During his two decades in the Coast Guard, he served in the cutters Absecon, Boutwell, Dependable, Midgett, Steadfast, and Ute, progressing from deck watch officer to commanding officer. He also served as navigator of the barque USCGC Eagle. After his Coast Guard service, he spent 11 years as captain of the large oil spill response vessel Delaware Responder with brief intervals as captain of the California Responder, Maine Responder, and Virginia Responder. He has taught STCW courses, including BRM, at locations from Maine to Miami and is author of the book OCEAN STATION (Nor'easter Press, 2010).