This course provides the knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Company Security Officer (CSO), as defined in section A/2.1.6 (and section A/12.1) of the ISPS Code and the requirements set forth in the U.S. Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA), and in particular the duties and responsibilities with respect to the security of a ship, for implementing and maintaining a Ship Security Plan and for liaising with the Ship Security Officer (SSO) and with Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs).

Pricing and Scheduling available upon request.  This course is well-suited for on-site delivery.

This 5 hour course satisfies:

(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.

Course Pricing and Schedule Available Upon Request. 

This 5 hour course satisfies:

(1) 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 Paragraphs 3 and 4 of Section A-V/2 of the STCW Code for Ro-Ro Passenger Vessels and Paragraphs 3 and 4 of Section A-V/3 of the STCW Code for Passenger Ships
Other Than Ro-Ro Passenger Vessels.

Pricing and Schedule Available Upon Request

This 4 week course prepares students to take the Coast Guard examinations for Designated Duty Engineer 1000/4000 Horsepower Course, under the requirements set forth in 46 CFR 10.524. 

This course provides training at an advanced level for Designated Duty Engineers aboard limited tonnage and near coastal vessels.  The course consists of a specialized training program appropriate to their duties, covering engineering operations, fire safety measures and systems, pollution prevention and control, operational practice and obligations under applicable laws and regulations. 

Pricing and schedules available upon request.

This 40-hour U.S. Coast Guard approved course satisfies 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-l-4C; and OICNW-1-4D. Applicants who have successfully completed this course need not present completed “Control Sheets” for these assessments in application for STCW certification.

Price:  $1,125.00   Schedule available upon request

Met Co-Op Price:  $587.50

U.S. Coast Guard Approved; STCW 95 Compliant

Successfully completing this 8-hour First Aid & CPR course and presenting your Certificate of Training at the regional Exam Center (REC) will satisfy the first Aid & CPR training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(h)(l)(ii) and 46 CFR 10.205(h)(2)(ii) for original issuance of license and satisfy the Basic Safety– Elementary First Aid training requirements of section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-3 of the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(3).

Taught in a one day format, students will gain the knowledge and confidence to be an effective first responder in many medical emergencies. Rescue breathing, CPR, choking, burns, hypothermia, and fractures are some of the subjects covered.

This course is designed for those individuals who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of Facility Security Officer as defined in USCG Regulations and the International Ship and Port Facility Code (ISPS Code). Ship security officers, company security officers, port facility security officers will require training to properly and effectively implement the Code. Training is equally important for Contracting Government or Recognized Security Organization surveyors charged with duties relating to important of the Code.

Following the ISPS Code, the United States promulgated a set of regulations further defining the US implementation of new maritime security standards, MTSA (Maritime Transportation Security Act). The United States went far beyond the international requirements and applied new security measures to domestic vessels as well. While the ISPS Code and USCG regulations have similarities, Facility Security Officers will have to be knowledgeable in both since arriving ships will be most familiar with the international standards.

Pricing and Scheduling available upon request.  This course is well-suited for on-site delivery.

Lifeboatman Training & Certification

The 40-hour Lifeboatman training course (Proficiency in Survival Craft) will satisfy the survival craft training requirements of Section A-VI/2 and Table A-VI/2 of the STCW Code and the written and practical examination requirements of 46 CFR 12.10-5 for endorsement as Lifeboatman. The Certificate of completion must be presented within one year of completion of training to a Regional Exam Center for an endorsement as Able Seaman- Offshore Supply Vessel.  This course covers lifeboats, davits, safety procedures, and life rafts.  The class is in lieu of the Coast Guard exam and incorporates training on our scale model and full-size lifeboat with “in the water” training. The Lifeboatman training course is U.S. Coast Guard Approved and STCW 95 Compliant.

Hours: 40

Class days and time: Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 5:00 pm

Prerequisites: None

Price: $925.00

Met Co-Op Price $492.50

>2010 Schedule
Aug 16 -20
Sept 20 -24
Oct 25 -29
Nov 29 – Dec 3

To register for this course, go to our Enrollment Form

Related Courses:    Able Seaman

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