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AB to Mate Program

Introduction

This program fulfills all of the STCW95 training requirements needed to attain a Mate’s License up to ‘Unlimited’. Completion of the program will provide students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to take on the duties and responsibilities of a Mate. Program courses are outlined below. The AB to Mate Program starts in January and June each year. We are also starting a February program.

Brochure | Pricing | 2008 Schedule

 

Program Overview

Total clock hours with required courses: 649 hours – 18.4 weeks total

Total clock hours with optional courses included: 724 hours – 21.4 weeks total

Scope: After completing this training individuals will be ready to test with the USCG for a Mate license.

Recommended sequence of courses:

TCNAV, ROP, ARPA, ENAV, CNAV, SAR, EP GMDSS, STB BAS, CHS BAS, FF ADV, WX BAS, MED PRO, SHS BAS, WKP BAS, FL, SIM-ASSES - Elective Courses: MED PIC & TPIC

Program Title Course Title Acronym Hours
AB to Mate
Program
Firefighting - Advanced BAFF 40 hours
Automatic Radar Plotting Aids* ARPA 35 hours
Cargo Operations - Basic OIC-CHS 35 hours
Celestial Navigation OIC-CNAV 80 hours
Electronic Navigation OIC-ENAV 35 hours
Emergency Procedures* OIC-EP 21 hours
Flashing Light OIC-FL 4 hours
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
- General Operator
GMDSS-GOC 70 hours
Medical Care Provider* MED-PRO 35 hours
Medical Person-in-Charge¹ MED-PIC 35 hours
Radar Operator (Unlimited)* OIC-ROP 35 hours
Search and Rescue* OIC-SAR 14 hours
Ship Construction and Basic Stability* OIC-CONSTB 35 hours
Simulation Assessment ASPRO 14 hours
Tankerman Person in Charge¹ TPIC 40 hours
Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation with Compasses* OIC-CO 105 hours
Watchkeeping & BRM* OIC-WKP 75 hours

Note: *Required Courses
1 Optional courses for professional development.

Affiliations

We offer, within our programs, courses through our affiliation with Fremont Maritime Services, and Compass Courses. Both of these schools are highly respected within the industry and are USCG approved.

Admission Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Recognized Equivalency or ASSET Placement Test (see link below for assistance on Asset tests)
  • Identification (MMD,Passport), or Valid Driver's License or State I.D.)
  • Signed Enrollment Agreement
  • Completed Registration Form
  • Signed Payment Schedule*
  • Deposit

Note: The Able Seaman to Mate candidate must also meet all physical, security, character, and oath requirements outlined by the United States Coast Guard for Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) as defined in 46CFR and Policy Letter 01-02.

*Regardless of whether or not an applicant is applying for a Student Loan, he or she is required to sign a Payment Schedule.

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