James Laurence Pelletier established Marine Techniques Publishing in March 1983
Currently residing in Augusta, Maine, (and initially begun as a hobby) The company was formed with the intention of compiling easy to understand and reasonably priced reference books, which would inform potential recruits and current professional commercial marine personnel interested in “straight-talk” about the curr
ent broad and opportunity-laden fields of the global maritime shipping industry. Pelletier has published 9-10 editions of his “Mariner’s Employment Guide” and many global marine company directories in the past 26+ years, and compile and manufactured these books to be sold at a reasonable price so that any average young man or woman could afford to purchase them. MTP also sells/distributes (commercial maritime) books and film media for other publishers, which will save the interested customer money, time and increase success of current professional mariners and increase the chances for new recruits in understanding the industry, and exactly what to expect, thus increasing there chances for success and longevity within these global industries. MTP also sells and distributes titles relating to various commercial marine training areas, such as commercial diving, navigation, marine engineering, remotely operated vehicles, marine company directories, entertaining, historical book titles and DVDs. MTP is a port of call for experienced professional Sea Legs and Sea Lovers alike. Publishing, selling, distribution of books and film media that help people see it for themselves. MTP publishes and sells books for other publishers that are a reliable source of information within your chosen marine field, books and DVD film media that are a delight to read and watch. We invite you to try our books and informative media; we currently have over 276 marine titles listed and many links listed for your assistance in finding the information you are seeking.
