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100 Ton Master OUPV - 100 Ton
Covers Operators of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV)
and Master up to 100 GRT. Successful completion of this
program allows a mariner to obtain a license without sitting
for the USCG exam.
Able Bodied Seaman² - AB
This 5-day course is designed for mariners at the entry-level position. It provides the knowledge, understanding and proficiency to work safely and efficiently aboard today’s merchant vessels. Marlinspike seamanship proficiency is
demonstrated by actually tying various knots, bends, hitches and splices. Offered through Seattle Maritime Academy.
Advanced Firefighting ² - AFF
This 3-day course is designed to provide training for those personnel who will command firefighting efforts on board the vessel. The course is certified by the US Coast Guard and complies with the requirements of 46 CFR and STCW 95. Offered through Fremont Maritime Services.
Automatic Radar Plotting Aids - ARPA
Trainees use commercial ARPA equipment with landmasses,
environmental effects and vessel returns generated by
Norcontrol simulation. Subjects in this 5-day course include
review and recertification of radar plotting, ARPA theory,
ARPA errors and limitations.
Prerequisite: Radar Observer Unlimited
Basic Safety Training - BST
This 5-day course is required for all mariners. It is comprised of basic survival techniques, personal and social responsibilities, preventing marine pollution and basic firefighting. Students are trained and must demonstrate
proficiency in all disciplines. Offered through Fremont Maritime Services.
Bridge Resource Management - BRM-3
This course is designed to meet the USCG requirements in 46
CFR 10.205(o) and the STCW-95 requirements of Section B,
VII/2, Part 3-1. There is no simulator phase within this 3-day
course.
Cargo Handling & Stowage - Basic* - CHS-BAS
This 5-day course covers the duties undertaken by the deck
watch while loading and discharging cargo in port and care
of cargo in transit. Subjects include: inspection and
preparation of holds, cargo segregation, securing cargo,
cargo handling equipment and safety, confined space entry
and an overview of ship types (tankers, bulk carrier,
container etc).
Cargo Operations - Advanced - CHS-ADV
This 5-day course covers the duties undertaken by the deck
watch while loading and discharging cargo in port and care
of cargo in transit. Subjects include: inspection and
preparation of holds, cargo segregation, securing cargo,
cargo handling equipment and safety, confined space entry
and an overview of ship types (tankers, bulk carrier,
container etc).
Celestial Navigation - CNAV
This 10-day course covers the most common forms of
position fixing by celestial bodies. Subjects include:
nautical astronomy, sextant and altitude correction, sight
reduction and lines of position, meridian transits, time of
sunrise, sunset and noon, star identification and selection,
sailings and ocean route planning.
Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems - ECDIS
(Advanced Navigation Part 2)
Provides students with knowledge and skills necessary to
fully utilize the features of ECDIS, including installation and
correction of electronic charts.
Electronic Navigation* - ENAV
This 5-day course covers the theory and practical use of
electronic navigational aids. Possible errors and limitations
are stressed along with methods of resolving position
ambiguity. Subjects include: GPS, Echo Sounders, Speed
Logs, Radar Navigation, ECDIS and navigation software.
Emergency Procedures* - EP
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.
Emergency Shiphandling 3-day - SHS-EM3
Designed for Pilots and Masters, this course addresses
decision making in stressful situations and techniques for
avoiding or reducing damage as a result of equipment
failure.
Emergency Shiphandling 5-day - SHS-EM5
Students play out customized exercise scenarios tailored to
their specific ship types and / or operating environment.
Includes severe weather, loss of propulsion, steering and
more.
Flashing Light* - FL
This course serves as an alternative to taking Flashing Light
at the USCG. Flashing Light is required for all Able
Seaman upgrading to Master 200GRT or higher. This
course does not teach morse code or prepare students to
pass the "flashing light" exam, students should be
comfortable with reading morse code by light at a rate of at
least 4 word per minute before attending this course.
Training software is available at www.hawsepipe.net
(Blinking Light).
Global Maritime Distress & Safety System * - GMDSS
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.
Students are required to
have basic computer skills before they are
eligible to take this course. Please call the
school with questions or concerns regarding this
requirement.
As of February 2nd, 2007, the GMDSS Course
Exam/FCC Element 7 has been updated. Please click here to
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Element 7
Element 1
License Preparation - LP
N/A
Marine Propulsion Plants - MPP
Through this 5-day course trainees will become
knowledgeable in the operation of marine power plants,
ship’s auxiliary machine, and marine engineering terms.
MAXIMO - MAXIMO
A 2-day introduction to the Maximo program as used by CSX
lines. Relevant for those sailing as permanent or relief Chief
Mate or First Engineer.
Medical Care Provider - MED-PRO
This 5-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. Subjects
include: airway management, patient assessment, medical
emergencies and trauma..
Medical Person-In-Charge - MED-PIC
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. Prerequisite: Medical Care
Provider.
Meteorology-Basic* - WX-BAS
This 5-day course provides students with 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.
Meteorology - Advanced - WX ADV
This course covers forecasting and hurricane avoidance
techniques. Students will be able to understand and interpret
synoptic charts and forecast area weather.
Radar Observer Unlimited - ROP
This 5-day course covers the proper use of radar for risk
assessment, collision avoidance, and navigation. Trainees use
commercial radar equipment with landmasses, environmental
effects and vessel returns generated by Norcontrol simulation.
Subjects include: radar principles, set up and tuning, radar
plotting, radar navigation and a review of collision regulations.
Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch² - RFPNW
This 2-day course is required for all mariners assigned to
lookout and watchkeeping support duties on ocean going
vessels. It is supplemented by a period of required sea
service of not less than two months, where trainees conduct
related practical training and assessments.
Security Officer, Port Company & Ship - CSO/SSO
This 3-day course is a combined Facility / Company and Ship
course. It satisfies ISPS Code for guidance and training set
forth within the ISPS Code, Part A, Sections 13.1 and 13.2,
and Part B Sections 13.1, 13.2 and 18.1.
Search & Rescue - SAR
This 2-day course provides the trainee with knowledge of the
contents of the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search
and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR), and the procedures necessary to
respond to a distress signal at sea. Subjects include:
communications, operating procedures, SAR resources, search
areas, and search patterns.
Sea Phase 1 - SEA 1
This sea phase is used to introduce the trainee to sea going life
and provide an opportunity to learn and perform duties
associated with RFPNW and other practical seaman tasks
related to AB and Lifeboatman. Students will complete all the
required RFPNW assessments during this phase and will have
the necessary documentation for Ratings.
Sea Phase 2 - SEA 2
After completing PMI Phase 2, the candidate completes relevant
tasks and duties in the TRB. The areas of training will include
navigation, voyage planning, cargo operations, and safety
equipment testing and maintenance. Relevant tasks to be completed
during this sea phase are clearly identified in the TRB.
Sea Phase 3 - SEA 3
After completing PMI Phase 3 the candidate completes relevant
tasks and duties in the TRB. The areas of training will include
celestial navigation, use of electronic navigational aids,
meteorological observations, bridge watchkeeping, and collision
avoidance.
Sea Phase 4 - SEA 4
After completing PMI Phase 4 the candidate completes relevant
tasks and duties in the TRB. The areas of training will include
anchoring and mooring, all tasks and duties of the bridge and deck
watch, drills and safety tasks.
Ship Construction & Basic Stability - CONSTB
This 5-day course covers basic ship construction features and
terminology and principles of stability. Subjects include: ship
dimensions, ship stresses, hull structure, rudders and propellers,
displacement, buoyancy, static and initial stability, list, trim and
free surface effect.
Shiphandling - Basic* - SHS-BAS
This 5-day course covers turning circles and stopping
distance in deep and shallow water, man overboard
procedures and basic anchoring. It utilizes full mission
visual simulation to reinforce theoretical lessons. Subjects
include: turning circle and stopping distance, effects of wind
and current, man overboard maneuvers, shallow water
effects, anchoring and steering control systems.
Shiphandling - Advanced - SHS-ADV
Provides students with advanced knowledge and application
of forces, turning and stopping review, traffic separation
schemes and VTS, pilot station maneuvers and heavy weather
with search & rescue. Also included is review of pivot point
and transverse thrust, propulsion and rudder systems,
docking and undocking, with drydocking included.
Ship Management Part I & II - SHMGT
(Safety Management & Maritime Business Law)
This10-day course can be split into two separate weeks to
complete and includes but is not limited to: Personnel
management, managing medical care, organization of staff,
training on board ships and focuses on the practical aspects
of complying with maritime legislation. A sound
understanding of shipping business included, it prepares the
student for business and legislative challenges of their
positions in command.
Simulation 1 - SIM 1
This course is designed around the RFPNW course. Students
will apply concepts learned within the coursework and use it in
real life simulation exercises.
Simulation Training 2 - SIM 2
Based around the concepts of the courses within PMI Phase 2,
students will use classroom knowledge and apply it within the
simulator to gain experience by applying these concepts on board.
Simulation Training 3 - SIM 3
Students will utilize classroom knowledge from PMI Phase 3 and
put it to use in the simulator to practice and apply the concepts as
they are used on board in real life.
Simulation Training 4 - SIM 4
PMI Phase 4 courses will be the focus of this simulation session.
Students will apply the knowledge learned and experience it on
board, gaining knowledge of real life experiences within these
areas.
Simulation Assessment - SIM-ASSESS
This program allows mariners to complete practical
assessments of skill in the controlled and safe environment of
our full mission bridge simulator.
Stability - Advanced - ADVSTB
Provides thorough knowledge of stability principles and
practical application to a variety of ship types. Includes
practical assessments of stability software use as required by
USCG.
Survival Craft (Lifeboatman)² - LFBT
This 4-day course provides the knowledge, understanding
and proficiency required to take charge of a survival craft or
rescue boat during and after launching as outlined in the
STCW Code. Offered through Seattle Maritime Academy.
Tankerman Person-In-Charge - TPIC
This 5-day course covers loading, discharging and carriage
of dangerous liquid cargoes in bulk. Students taking this
course can opt for the barge or ship endorsement subject to
passing the relevant final exam. Subjects include: DL
Regulations, pollution prevention, spill response, cargo
planning, vapor control systems and record keeping.
Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation with Compasses* - TCNAV/CO
This 15-day course covers every aspect of traditional
navigation. Subjects include: charts and chart work,
compass correction, plotting and position lines, tides and
currents, logbooks and voyage planning. It also 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.
USCG Exams - EXAMS
USCG final exams will remain as a ‘Capstone’ evaluation of
fundamental knowledge.
Visual Communications / Flashing Light - VC
This course serves as an alternative to taking Flashing Light at the
USCG. Subjects include Morse Code and the International Code of
Signals
Voyage Planning and Electronic Navigation - VPEN
(Advanced Navigation Part 1)
This course provides trainees with knowledge, understanding
and proficiency in appraising and planning an ocean and
coastal voyage. Use of Bridge Electronics such as GPS,
GYRO and Autopilot in executing the plan.
Watchkeeping & BRM* - WKP-BAS
This 10-day course covers actions to avoid close quarters
situations in accordance with the COLREGS and
watchkeeping procedures including Bridge Resource
Management. Subjects include: COLREGS, keeping a safe
watch at sea, at anchor and in port, pollution prevention
and record keeping.
Watchkeeping - Advanced - WKP-ADV
Included in this 5-day course is a thorough review of the
COLREGS and analysis of decision-making in complex
traffic situations. Use of case studies and play back
simulation reinforces lessons learned. Active discussions
allow students to explore collision avoidance options that are
most effective.
Note:
* Required Courses
1 Optional courses to work on vessels so equipped.
2 Optional courses for professional development.
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