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16 - Hour Company Security Officer
Course # 1751
$500.00

Minimum Class Size: 5 persons
Maximum Class Size: 12 persons
Course is in compliance with the following standards: Regulations 13.1 and 13.2 (Part A and B) of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code and IMO Model Course 3.20 Company Security Officer (2003) edition).

This 2-day course aims to provide knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Company Security Officer (CSO), as defined in paragraph 2.1.7 (and paragraph 11.1) of the ISPS Code, Part A, and in particular the duties and responsibilities with respect to the security of a ship, for ensuring the development (or for developing) of a ship security assessment, for ensuring the development (or for developing), implementation, maintenance and updating of a ship security plan and for liaising with Ship Security Officers (SSOs) and with Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs). Those who successfully complete this course should be able to undertake the duties and responsibilities of Company Security Officer, as defined in section A/11.2 of the ISPS Code, which include, but are not limited to:
advising the level of threats likely to be encountered by the ship, using appropriate security assessments and other relevant information;
1. ensuring that ship security assessments are carried out;
2. ensuring the development, the submission for approval, and thereafter the implementation and maintenance of the ship security plan;
3. ensuring that the ship security plan is modified, as appropriate, to correct deficiencies and satisfy the security requirements of the individual ship;
4. arranging for internal audits and reviews of security activities;
5. arranging for the initial and subsequent verifications of the ship by the Administration or the recognized security organization;
6. ensuring that deficiencies and non-conformities identified during internal audits, periodic reviews, security inspections and verifications of compliance are promptly addressed and dealt with;
7. enhancing security awareness and vigilance;
8. ensuring adequate training for personnel responsible for the security of the ship;
9. ensuring effective communication and co-operation between the ship security officer and the relevant port facility security officers;
10. ensuring consistency between security requirements and safety requirement;
11. ensuring that, if sister-ship or fleet security plans are used, the plan for each ship reflects the ship-specific information accurately; and
12. ensuring that any alternative or equivalent arrangements approved for a particular ship or group of ships are implemented and maintained.
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8 – Hour Crisis Management &
Human Behavior
Course # 1794
$200.00

Minimum Class Size: 10 persons
Maximum Class Size: 20 persons
Any applicant who has successfully completed your 8-hour Crisis Management & Human Behavior course will satisfy: (1) the Crisis Management & Human Behavior training requirements of Table V/2 and Paragraph 5 of Sections A-V/2 and A-V/3 of the STCW Code for Ro-Ro Passenger Ships and Passenger Ships Other Than Ro-Ro Passenger Ships; --AND-- (2) the Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity training requirements of Paragraph 4 of Section A-V/2 of the STCW Code for Ro-Ro Passenger Ships; --AND-- (3) the Passenger Safety training requirements of Paragraph 4 of Section A-V/3 of the STCW Code for Passenger Ships Other Than Ro-Ro Passenger Ships.

The course will provide trainees with techniques and protocols for managing movement of passengers under emergency conditions necessitating preparation to abandon ship. Training will be generic and should be supplemented with shipboard training to ensure "ship unique" policies/procedures are trained. The course meets the criteria for satisfaction of training requirements enumerated in Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (1995) Sections A-V/2 and A-V/3 for competencies in Crisis Management and Human Behavior, including:

Ro-Ro passenger ships
A trainee successfully completing the training will be able to:
1. Organize the safe movement of vehicles and passengers when embarking and disembarking.
2. Control all elements of cargo safety and hull integrity.
3. Monitor and control atmosphere in Ro-Ro cargo spaces.
4. Organize shipboard emergency procedures.
5. Optimize use of resources.
6. Control response to emergencies.
7. Control passengers and other personnel during emergency situations.
8. Establish and maintain effective communications.

Passenger ships other than Ro-Ro passenger ships
A trainee successfully completing the training will be able to:
1. Organize the safe movement of passengers when embarking and disembarking.
2. Organize shipboard emergency procedures.
3. Optimize use of resources.
4. Control response to emergencies.
5. Control passengers and other personnel during emergency situations.
6. Establish and maintain effective communications.
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7– Hour Crowd Management
Course # 1793
$200.00

Minimum Class Size: 10 persons
Maximum Class Size: 20 persons
Any applicant who has successfully completed your 7-hour Crowd Management course will satisfy the Crowd Management training requirements of Paragraph 1 of Section A-V/2 of the STCW Code for Ro-Ro Passenger Vessels and Paragraph 1 of Section A-V/3 of the STCW Code for Passenger Ships Other Than Ro-Ro Passenger Vessels; --AND-- (2) the Safety Training requirements of Paragraph 3 of Section A-V/2 of the STCW Code for Ro-Ro Passenger Vessels and Paragraph 3 of Section A-V/3 of the STCW Code for Passenger Ships Other Than Ro-Ro Passenger Vessels.

The course will provide trainees with techniques and protocols for managing movement of passengers under emergency conditions necessitating preparation to abandon ship. Training will be generic and should be supplemented with shipboard training to ensure "ship unique" policies/procedures are trained.
A trainee successfully completing this training will be able to:
1. Control a crowd in an emergency situation on board
2. Locate essential safety and emergency equipment on board
3. Communicate effectively with passengers during an emergency
4. Demonstrate the use of personal life-saving appliances
5. Comply with the ship's safety and emergency procedures
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8 – Hour Designated Examiner for Towing Vessles
Course # 1791
$300.00

Minimum Class Size: 5 persons
Maximum Class Size: 12 persons
This 1-day provides classroom training to those desiring to be accepted by the US Coast Guard National Maritime Center as a Designated Examiner for Towing Officer practical assessments as those the requirements of 46 CFR 10.103 and 46 CFR 12.01-6 , NVIC 06-97, and NVIC 04-01. Candidates for USCG Licenses as Mate (Pilot) and Master of Towing Vessels, must be able to demonstrate proficiency and ability to the levels required in a Towing Officer Assessment Record (TOAR). To document their demonstrations of proficiency in the TOAR, candidates must be assessed and signed off as proficient for item in the TOAR by a qualified and Coast Guard approved Designated Examiner (DE). This course provides classroom training to those desiring to be accepted by the US Coast Guard National Maritime Center as a Designated Examiner for Towing Officer practical assessments. While this course is principally intended for designated examiners working in the towing industry, it may also be of value to anyone conducting assessments on workforce personnel. The following subject areas are covered:
1. Role of the Designated Examiner
2. The learning process
3. Effective communication
4. Human behavior and individual capacity
5. Performance standards
6. Assessment of Knowledge
7. Assessment of Skill
8. Conducting Assessment
9. Documentation
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32 – Hour Electronic Charting Display and Information Systems
Course # 1780
$1000.00

Minimum Class Size: 5 persons
Maximum Class Size: 12 persons
This 4-day course provides students with knowledge and skills necessary to fully utilize the features of ECDIS, which is a computer-based navigation information system capable of continuously determining a vessel's position in relation to land, charted objects, aids-to-navigation, and unseen hazards. This course including installation and correction of electronic charts. A trainee successfully completing this course will be able to use ECDIS for his navigational watch. He will be able to operate ECDIS equipment, use the navigational functions of ECDIS, select and assess all relevant information and take proper action.  The trainee will acquire and develop a knowledge and understanding of the basic principles governing the safe operation of ECDIS, including ECDIS data and their presentation, as well as the system-related limitations and potential dangers. The Student will be able to generate and maintain displays, to operate all basic navigational functions and all specific functions for route planning as well as route monitoring, to use and select proper navigational data and to display the data in the appropriate manner. He will also be able to perform updating. The Student will be able to analyze nautical alarms during route planning and route monitoring as well as sensor alarms. He will be able to assess the impact of the performance limits of sensors on the safe use of ECDIS and to appreciate that the back-up system is only of limited performance. He will be able to assess errors, inaccuracies and ambiguities caused by improper data management. Thus, he will be aware of errors in displayed data, errors of interpretation and the risk of over-reliance on ECDIS and be able to take proper action. In addition, he will have knowledge of the principal types of electronic chart and the essential legal aspects of the use of ECDIS. <To sign up for this course > CLICK HERE
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40 – Hour Electronic Navigation
Course # 1713
$900.00

Minimum Class Size: 5 persons
Maximum Class Size: 12 persons
Any applicant who has successfully completed your 40-hour Electronic Navigation course will satisfy the Electronic Navigation training requirements for certification as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC). The practical assessments in this course will be accepted as the equivalent of the following assessments from the National Assessment Guidelines for Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code: OICNW-1-4A; OICNW-1-4B; OICNW-1-4C; and OICNW-1-4D. Applicants who have successfully completed your course need not present completed “Control Sheets” for these assessments in application for STCW certification.

This 5-day course introduces standard electronic equipment and systems used to aid navigation the theory and practical use of electronic navigational aids. Possible errors and limitations are stressed along with methods of resolving position ambiguity. Subjects include: Global Navigation Satellite System: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Compass/Beidou, and related technologies, Loran C/ e-Loran, Loran C, RDF/DGPS, Echo Sounders, Speed Logs, Radar Navigation, ECDIS and navigation software. Includes training in radar piloting and navigation using radar simulator. This course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for knowledge, understanding and proficiency in Table A-II/2 of STCW 1995 for the function Navigation at the Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC) Level This course provides the background knowledge in Planning a voyage and Conduct Navigation to support the tasks, duties and responsibilities in: Electronic Navigation training.
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24 – Hour Emergency Procedures (Operational Level)
Course # 1718
$400.00

Minimum Class Size: 5 persons
Maximum Class Size: 12 persons
Any applicant who has successfully completed your 20-hour Emergency Procedures (Operational Level) course will satisfy the Emergency Procedures training requirements for certification as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC).

This 3-day course covers procedures for dealing with emergency situations and the training that is necessary to maintain an effective response. Subjects include: contingency planning, the development and use of checklists, and emergency steering arrangements. This course will satisfy the candidate with reliable knowledge on appropriate actions in various emergencies, including the use of emergency plans. This course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for knowledge, understanding and proficiency in Table A-II/2 of STCW 1995 for the function Emergency Procedures at the Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC) Level.
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32 - Hour Fast Boat Training
Course # 1771
$700.00

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FCC Exams Elements 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, & 9
$75.00 Each
Course #'s: 1601, 1603, 1606, 1607, 1608, 1609
Minimum Class Size: 1 persons
Maximum Class Size: 25 persons

Whether you need a Commercial Operator License depends on whether you wish to operate or repair and maintain radio stations. To obtain a new or upgraded FCC commercial operator license, you must pass an examination administered by one of the Commercial Operator License Examination (COLE) Testing Managers. Our COLE Manager is Elkins International, Inc. P.O. Box 797666 Dallas, TX 75379. Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy Test for the following  types of FCC radio operator licenses and endorsements:
1601 - Marine Radio Operator's Permit
1603 - General Radiotelephone Operator's License
1606 – Element 6 1st Class Telegraph Operator
1607 – Element 7 GMDSS Radio Operator's License
1609 – Element 9GMDSS Radio Maintainer's License 
1608 - Ship Radar Endorsement
First Class Radiotelegraph Operator's Certificate
Examination question pools, with answers, are available for downloading. The question pools can also be purchased through the Commission's duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., Portals II, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone (202) 488-5300 or (800) 378-3160, facsimile (202) 488-5563 or via e-mail at fcc@bcpiweb.com. All question pools are available for inspection during normal business hours in the Public Safety and Critical Infrastructure Division, Room 4C330, 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20554, telephone (202) 418-0680
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Exams Elements 1 Marine Radio Operator's Permit
Course # 1601
$75.00

Minimum Class Size: 1 persons
Maximum Class Size: 25 persons
Whether you need a Commercial Operator License depends on whether you wish to operate or repair and maintain radio stations. To obtain a new or upgraded FCC commercial operator license, you must pass an examination administered by one of the Commercial Operator License Examination (COLE) Testing Managers. Our COLE Manager is Elkins International, Inc. P.O. Box 797666 Dallas, TX 75379. Examination question pools, with answers, are available for downloading. The question pools can also be purchased through the Commission's duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., Portals II, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone (202) 488-5300 or (800) 378-3160, facsimile (202) 488-5563 or via e-mail at fcc@bcpiweb.com. All question pools are available for inspection during normal business hours in the Public Safety and Critical Infrastructure Division, Room 4C330, 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20554, telephone (202) 418-0680
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Exams Elements 3 General Radiotelephone Operator's License
Course # 1603
$75.00

Minimum Class Size: 1 persons
Maximum Class Size: 25 persons
Whether you need a Commercial Operator License depends on whether you wish to operate or repair and maintain radio stations. To obtain a new or upgraded FCC commercial operator license, you must pass an examination administered by one of the Commercial Operator License Examination (COLE) Testing Managers. Our COLE Manager is Elkins International, Inc. P.O. Box 797666 Dallas, TX 75379. Examination question pools, with answers, are available for downloading. The question pools can also be purchased through the Commission's duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., Portals II, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone (202) 488-5300 or (800) 378-3160, facsimile (202) 488-5563 or via e-mail at fcc@bcpiweb.com. All question pools are available for inspection during normal business hours in the Public Safety and Critical Infrastructure Division, Room 4C330, 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20554, telephone (202) 418-0680
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Exams Elements 6 First Class Radiotelegraph
Course # 1606
$75.00
Operator's Certificate

Minimum Class Size: 1 persons
Maximum Class Size: 25 persons
Whether you need a Commercial Operator License depends on whether you wish to operate or repair and maintain radio stations. To obtain a new or upgraded FCC commercial operator license, you must pass an examination administered by one of the Commercial Operator License Examination (COLE) Testing Managers. Our COLE Manager is Elkins International, Inc. P.O. Box 797666 Dallas, TX 75379. Examination question pools, with answers, are available for downloading. The question pools can also be purchased through the Commission's duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., Portals II, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone (202) 488-5300 or (800) 378-3160, facsimile (202) 488-5563 or via e-mail at fcc@bcpiweb.com. All question pools are available for inspection during normal business hours in the Public Safety and Critical Infrastructure Division, Room 4C330, 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20554, telephone (202) 418-0680
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Exams Elements 7 GMDSS Radio Operator's License
Course # 1607
$75.00

Minimum Class Size: 1 persons
Maximum Class Size: 25 persons
Whether you need a Commercial Operator License depends on whether you wish to operate or repair and maintain radio stations. To obtain a new or upgraded FCC commercial operator license, you must pass an examination administered by one of the Commercial Operator License Examination (COLE) Testing Managers. Our COLE Manager is Elkins International, Inc. P.O. Box 797666 Dallas, TX 75379. Examination question pools, with answers, are available for downloading. The question pools can also be purchased through the Commission's duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., Portals II, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone (202) 488-5300 or (800) 378-3160, facsimile (202) 488-5563 or via e-mail at fcc@bcpiweb.com. All question pools are available for inspection during normal business hours in the Public Safety and Critical Infrastructure Division, Room 4C330, 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20554, telephone (202) 418-0680
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Exams Elements 8 Ship Radar Endorsement
Course # 1608
$75.00

Minimum Class Size: 1 persons
Maximum Class Size: 25 persons
Whether you need a Commercial Operator License depends on whether you wish to operate or repair and maintain radio stations. To obtain a new or upgraded FCC commercial operator license, you must pass an examination administered by one of the Commercial Operator License Examination (COLE) Testing Managers. Our COLE Manager is Elkins International, Inc. P.O. Box 797666 Dallas, TX 75379. Examination question pools, with answers, are available for downloading. The question pools can also be purchased through the Commission's duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., Portals II, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone (202) 488-5300 or (800) 378-3160, facsimile (202) 488-5563 or via e-mail at fcc@bcpiweb.com. All question pools are available for inspection during normal business hours in the Public Safety and Critical Infrastructure Division, Room 4C330, 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20554, telephone (202) 418-0680
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Exams Elements 9 GMDSS Radio Maintainer's License
Course # 1609
$75.00

Minimum Class Size: 1 persons
Maximum Class Size: 25 persons
Whether you need a Commercial Operator License depends on whether you wish to operate or repair and maintain radio stations. To obtain a new or upgraded FCC commercial operator license, you must pass an examination administered by one of the Commercial Operator License Examination (COLE) Testing Managers. Our COLE Manager is Elkins International, Inc. P.O. Box 797666 Dallas, TX 75379. Examination question pools, with answers, are available for downloading. The question pools can also be purchased through the Commission's duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., Portals II, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone (202) 488-5300 or (800) 378-3160, facsimile (202) 488-5563 or via e-mail at fcc@bcpiweb.com. All question pools are available for inspection during normal business hours in the Public Safety and Critical Infrastructure Division, Room 4C330, 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20554, telephone (202) 418-0680
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8 – Hour First Aid /CPR (Basic Safety Training)
Course # 1707
$100.00

Minimum Class Size: 10 persons
Maximum Class Size: 20 persons
Any applicant who has successfully completed your 8-hour First Aid & CPR course will satisfy the Basic Safety - Elementary First Aid training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-3 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(3); AND if presented WITHIN ONE YEAR of the date of training, the First Aid & CPR training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(h)(1)(ii) and 10.205(h)(2)(iii) for original issuance of a license.

Students in this class learn the principles and techniques of safety and basic first aid, automatic external deliberator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to the accepted standards of the American Red Cross. Successful students are awarded a certificate from the American Red Cross. This course also provides classroom training to those mariners seeking to complete basic first aid and CPR training to meet the requirement for issuance of an original USCG Merchant Mariner’s license or satisfy the Elementary First Aid training requirements of STCW – 95 Basic Safety Training (BST).
The following subject areas are covered:
1. Position Casualty
2. Apply Resuscitation Techniques
3. Control Bleeding
4. Apply Appropriate Measures of Basic Shock Management
5. Apply Appropriate Measures in Event of Burns And Scalds, including Accidents Caused by Electric Current
6. Rescue and Transport a Casualty
7. Improvise Bandages and Use Materials in Emergency Kit
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70– Hour Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
Course # 1770
$1500.00

Minimum Class Size: 5 persons
Maximum Class Size: 12 persons
Any applicant who has successfully completed your 70-hour Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) course with a passing grade of at least 75% will satisfy the GMDSS training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(n) and Table A-IV/2 of the STCW Code.

This 10-day course is required for officers who serve on vessels equipped with GMDSS equipment. It is divided into one theory week and one practical week. Subjects include: satellite systems, terrestrial communications, transmission and reception of distress alerts and messages, maritime safety information. A trainee successfully completing this course and passing the prescribed examination will be enabled to efficiently operate the GMDSS equipment, and to have primary responsibility to radio communications during Distress incidents. Given the severe problems being experienced in the GMDSS as a result of the large number of false Distress alerts that some times occur, training will also be provided in techniques to avoid the unintentional transmission of false Distress alerts and the procedures to use in order to mitigate the effects of false Distress alerts following unintentional transmission.
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20 – Hour Magnetic and Gyro Compass (Operational Level)
Course # 1712
$600.00

Minimum Class Size: 5 persons
Maximum Class Size: 12 person
Any applicant who has successfully completed your 20-hour Magnetic & Gyro Compasses (Operational Level) course will satisfy the Compass – Magnetic and Gyro training requirements for certification as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC). The practical assessments in this course will be accepted as the equivalent of the following assessments from the National Assessment Guidelines for Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code: OICNW-1-5A, OICNW-1-5B; OICNW-1-5C; OICNW-1-5D; OICNW-1-5E; and OICNW-1-5F; Applicants who have successfully completed your course need not present completed “Control Sheets” for these assessments in application for STCW certification.

This 2-day course covers the theory of the earth’s magnetism and the application of variation and deviation to courses and bearings and general gyro and autopilot operating procedures. This course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for knowledge, understanding and proficiency in Table A-II/2 of STCW 1995 for the function Navigation at the Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC) Level This course provides the background knowledge in Planning a voyage and Conduct Navigation to support the tasks, duties and responsibilities in: Compass – Magnetic and Gyro training.
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4 – Hour Marlinespike Seamanship
Course # 1759
$100.00

Minimum Class Size: 10 persons
Maximum Class Size: 20 persons
Any applicant who has successfully completed your 4-hour Marlinespike Seamanship course and who presents your Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center WITHIN ONE YEAR of the completion of training, will satisfy the practical (knot-tying) examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.05-9 for any Able Seaman endorsement.

This 4 hour course requires proficiency is demonstrating by actually tying various knots, bends, hitches and splices. Practical instruction in use of line, cordage, wire rope and splicing methods. Includes reeving tackles and rigging stages, boatswains’ chairs, pilot ladders and emergency steering gear. The student shall have a good understanding and be proficient in knot tying.  The level of understanding will be at least equal to the standard for passing the Coast Guard examination given in the Regional Examination Centers. The practical portion of the Able Seaman examination required under 46 CFR 12.05-9(c) i. Certification of the bearer’s ability to perform the tasks as described in ASSESSMENT GUIDELINE No. 4-9 will enable the issuance of their Able Seaman’s certification.
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80 - Hour Master 100 GRT
Course # 1760
$1200.00

Minimum Class Size: 10 persons
Maximum Class Size: 20 persons
Any applicant who has successfully completed your 80-hour Master 100 Tons course and presents your Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center WITHIN ONE YEAR of the completion of training, will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(i) for original issuance, 46 CFR 10. 209(c)(iii) for renewal, and 46 CFR 10.209(f) for reissuance of a license as Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of Not More Than 100 Gross Tons (except oceans).

Provided the candidate meets all other qualification requirements for the requested license, those who pass all examinations with satisfactory scores will be considered to have demonstrated that they possess the knowledge required by 46 CFR 10.903(a) (7).  Students who successfully complete this course will have demonstrated a comprehensive knowledge of the applicable regulations and operational procedures necessary to safely and effectively operate a vessel of up to 100 Gross Tons in the Near Coastal/Inland/Great Lakes Environment. 100 Tons Captains License classes include training on: navigation, tidal calculations, international and inland rules of the road, coastal pilotage, meteorology, anchoring and mooring, marlinespike, docking and undocking, buoyage systems, safety,  voyage and passage planning, general ship knowledge regulations, stability and vessel construction, seamanship This course is USCG Approved. No Tests at the Coast Guard. You will take written final exams administered at the end of the program. They include a selection of the topics covered in the course.
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8 - Hour Master 100 GRT License Renewal
Course # 1756
$200.00

Minimum Class Size: 10 persons
Maximum Class Size: 20 persons
Any applicant who has successfully completed your 8-hour License Renewal (Not More Than 100 Tons) course with a passing grade of at least 90% and who presents your Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center WITHIN ONE YEAR of the completion of training, will satisfy the training requirements of 46 CFR 10.209(c)(iii) for renewal of any deck license endorsed for service upon vessels of not more than 100 gross tons.

Provided the candidate meets all other qualification requirements for the Renewal of their License with in their one year grace period or taking their license out of continuity. Those who pass all examinations with satisfactory scores will be considered to have demonstrated a comprehensive knowledge of the applicable regulations and operational procedures necessary to safely and effectively operate a vessel of up to 100 Gross Tons in the Near Coastal/Inland/Great Lakes Environment.

Provided the candidate meets all other qualification requirements for the Renewal of their License, those who pass all examinations with satisfactory scores will be considered to have demonstrated a comprehensive knowledge of the applicable regulations and operational procedures necessary to safely and effectively operate a vessel of up to 100 Gross Tons in the Near Coastal/Inland/Great Lakes Environment.
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40 - Hour Medical Care Person in Charge
Course # 1741
$1500.00

Minimum Class Size: 5 persons
Maximum Class Size: 12 persons
Any applicant who has successfully completed your 40-hour Medical Care Person In Charge course will satisfy the Medical Care Person In Charge training requirements of Section A-VI/4 and Table A-VI/4-2 of the STCW Code PROVIDED that they have also completed a Coast Guard approved Medical Care Provider course within 12 months prior to completion of the Medical Care Person In Charge course.

This 5-day course is required if you are designated to order and administer medical supplies onboard. Subjects include: pain management; rescue at sea, death at sea, diseases and advanced medical skills. This course covers the requirements of the 1995 STCW Convention Chapter VI, Section A-VI/4, and Table A-VI/4-2. On meeting the minimum standard of competence in medical care, a trainee will be competent to participate effectively in coordinated schemes for medical assistance on ships at sea and to provide the sick or injured with a satisfactory standard of medical care while they remain on board.
Prerequisite: Medical Care Provider
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24 - Hour Medical Care Provider
Course # 1740
$800.00

Minimum Class Size: 5 persons
Maximum Class Size: 12 persons
Any applicant who has successfully completed your 24-hour Medical Care Provider course will satisfy the Medical First Aid training requirements of Section A-VI/4 and Table A-VI/4-1 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 12.13-1.

This 3-day course is designed for licensed deck officers who will provide immediate first aid to ship’s personnel and to assist the Ship’s Medical Person-in-Charge. The course aims to provide the training for candidates to provide medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board ship, in accordance with Section A-VI/4.1 to .3 and Table A-VI/4-1 of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Code, 1995 (as listed below). Upon successful completion of this course the student will be competent to conduct a primary and secondary survey of a sick or injured crewmember, immobilize the patient, and begin immediate treatment to preserve life. These are all skills which typically must be performed before obtaining radio medical advice. This is a non-simulator based course.
Specific knowledge, understanding and proficiency in the following areas is required:
1. First aid kit
2. Body structure and function
3. Toxicological hazards on board, including use of the Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods (MFAG) or its national equivalent
4. Examination of casualty or patient
5. Spinal injuries
6. Burns, scalds and effects of cold fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries
7. Medical care of rescued persons
8. Radio-medical advice
9. Pharmacology
10. Sterilization
11. Cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia
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40 - Hour Meteorology (Operational Level)
Course # 1708
$850.00

Minimum Class Size: 5 persons
Maximum Class Size: 12 persons
Any applicant who has successfully completed your 40-hour Meteorology (Operational Level) course will satisfy the Meteorology training requirements for certification as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC). The practical assessments conducted in this course will be accepted as the equivalent of OICNW-1-7A; OICNW-1-7B; and OICNW-1-7C from the National Assessment Guidelines for Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code. Applicants who have successfully completed your course need not present completed “Control Sheets” for these assessments in application for STCW certification.

This 5-day course provides the background knowledge in will have a thorough understanding of the meteorology. The course provides an introduction to meteorology with specific emphasis on marine applications. Focuses on ocean weather phenomena as they impact vessel operations and the role of the ship’s officer in observing, recording and analyzing developing weather patterns. Knowledge of the characteristics of various weather systems, reporting procedures and recording systems. Subjects include: instruments, atmospheric pressure, wind, clouds, visibility, climatology, weather systems and weather forecasting. This course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for knowledge, understanding and proficiency in Table A-II/2 of STCW 1995 for the function Navigation at the Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC) Level.  
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40 - Hour Operating Principle of Marine Propulsion Plants
Course # 1782
$1000.00

Minimum Class Size: 5 persons
Maximum Class Size: 12 persons
Any applicant who has successfully completed your 40-hour Operating Principles of Marine Propulsion Plants course will satisfy the Marine Propulsion Plants training requirements for STCW certification as Master or Chief Mate on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC).

Through this 5-day course trainees will become knowledgeable in the operation of marine power plants, ship’s auxiliary machine, and marine engineering terms. This course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for knowledge, understanding and proficiency in Table A-II/2 of STCW 1995 for the function Navigation at the Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC) Level This course familiarizes deck officers with the fundamental principles of marine power plants to enhance overall shipboard operational safety through effective use and understanding of the propulsion, electric and auxiliary systems, and their inherent design limitations.
1. Diesel Engines
2. Steam Turbine Systems
3. Gas Turbines
4. Auxiliary Systems
5. Marine Engineering & Fuel Consumption
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62 - Hour Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV)
Course # 1761
$800.00

Minimum Class Size: 10 persons
Maximum Class Size: 20 persons
Any applicant who has successfully completed your 62-hour Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) course and presents your Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center WITHIN ONE YEAR of the completion of training, will satisfy the examination requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(i) for original issuance, 46 CFR 10. 209(c)(iii) for renewal, and 46 CFR 10.209(f) for reissuance of a license as Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (Near Coastal).

After attaining the requisite sea service, and upon successful completion of the OUPV course, the trainee will: be able to take responsibility for the safety of an uninspected passenger vessel and its passengers; be aware of obligations under Coast Guard regulations concerning safety and protection of the marine environment; and, be able to take the practical measures necessary to meet those obligations. Provided the candidate meets all other qualification requirements for the requested license, those who pass all examinations with satisfactory scores will be considered to have demonstrated that they possess the knowledge required by 46 CFR 10.903(a)(19) and 46 CFR Table 10.910-2 for this license.
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4 - Hour Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
Course # 1710
$100.00

Minimum Class Size: 10 persons
Maximum Class Size: 20 persons
Any applicant who has successfully completed your 4-hour Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities course will satisfy the Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(l)(4) and Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code.

Due to the vastly different environment on a ship as compared to ashore, this course is designed to prepare new recruits for a life at sea. Working on a ship can be hazardous occupation for the uninitiated. This course will give new seafarers an insight into the various elements of a ship and working procedures on board so that they adjust to the shipboard environment, and are better prepared to cope with any unforeseen circumstances. To that extent this course is planned to make their transition from a shore to a sea career smooth and give some knowledge of ship's working before they actually step on board a ship.

The Lectures are presented in a practical way, concentrating on real life experiences supported by video footage. Personal Safety Equipment, Posters and Equipment are available to assist Delegates in their learning.  The Course Structure takes delegates through the requirements imposed by a life at sea from the securing of a Sea going post through signing on and daily life on board. The Course considers the following main competencies:
1. Compliance with Emergency procedures
2. Prevention of pollution in the marine environment
3. Safe Working Practice
4. Communication skills and the understanding of orders in relation to shipboard duties
5. Contribution to human relationships on board ship
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