Jeff Slesinger

Jeff Slesinger is a seasoned maritime consultant and educator with extensive experience in the towing industry. As President of Delphi Maritime, LLC since 2008, Jeff specializes in safety and training programs, particularly in tug handling curriculum development and instruction. With a background as a Marine Surveyor and as an author of the 2nd Edition of "Shiphandling with Tugs," Jeff contributes to the field through both practical and educational initiatives. Additionally, Jeff serves as a Tug Instructor at Pacific Maritime Institute and has over 33 years of experience as a Tug Master with Western Towboat Company, focusing on conventional and ASD tugs in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Arts in Nautical Science from Oberlin College.