Independent Courses

2008 Schedule

Price List

Introduction

This program is designed for individuals who wish to pursue a career in the Maritime Industry. We can assist you in meeting the minimum standards of an ‘Ordinary Seaman’ or enroll you in a training program which will provide you with qualifications necessary to make you more attractive to maritime companies. We also offer assistance in job placement, planning and guidance to help you succeed in the maritime industry. For more information ask for our “Entry Level Booklet”.

Program Overview

Total clock hours with optional courses included: 143 hours (4 weeks)
Total clock hours with required course: 40 hours (1 week)
Scope: Completing this training will allow a student to work in an entry-level position as an Ordinary Seaman (deck hand) or Wiper (engine hand).

Recommended sequence of courses:
RFPNW, AB, BST, AFF, LFBT

Program Title	Course Title	Acronym	Hours
Entry Level	Able Bodied Seaman² (in lieu of exam)	AB	40 hours
	Advanced Firefighting²	AFF	21 hours
	Basic Safety Training*	BST	40 hours
	Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch²	RFPNW	14 hours
	Survival Craft (Lifeboatman)²	LFBT	28 hours

Note:
* Required Courses
1 Optional courses to work on vessels so equipped.
2 Optional courses for professional development.

Affiliations

We offer our entry-level program through our affiliation with Fremont Maritime Services, (http://www.sea-safety.com/), and Compass Courses (http://www.compasscourses.com/). Both of these schools are highly respected within the industry and are USCG approved.

Admission Requirements

Merchant Mariner Document (MMD)*
Signed Enrollment Agreement
Completed Registration Form
Payment or Proof of Payment

*For more information on obtaining an MMD please go the the United States Coast Guard website at the following link: www.uscg.mil/stcw/ldcr-mmdinfo.htm.