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Table of Contents
Course Pre‐Requisites And Special Requirements ... 3 Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (Arpa) ... 3 Azipod‐Kamewa‐2 (Azipod‐Kam‐2) And Azipod‐Kamewa‐3 (Azipod‐Kam‐3) ... 3 Basic And Advanced Fire Fighting (Ff‐Badv) ... 3 Basic Safety Training (Bst‐Pst, Pst‐Pssr, Bst‐Med‐Elaid, Bst‐Ff‐Fpff) ... 4 Basic Stability (Stb‐Bas) ... 5 Bridge Resource Management (Brm) ... 5 Bridge Resource Management/Emergency Shiphandling For Pilots (Brmp‐Emr) ... 5 Celestial Navigation (C‐Nav) ... 5 Damage Control... 5 Fast Rescue Boat ... 5 Global Maritime Distress And Safety Systems ... 6 Lifeboatman – Limited ... 6 License Advancement Program ... 6 Medical Person‐In‐Charge ... 8 Radar Observer Renewal ... 8 Small Arms ... 8 Shiphandling ... 9 Tankerman Person‐In‐Charge ... 9 Terrestrial And Coastal Navigation And Compasses ... 9 Train The Trainer ... 9 Chief Mate/Master Advanced Meteorology (Cmm‐Advwx) ... 10 Chief Mate/Master Advanced Shiphandling ... 10 Chief Mate/Master Advanced Stability ... 11 Chief Mate/Master Cargo Handling And Stowage I And Ii ... 11 Chief Mate/Master Electronic Chart Display And Information Systems ... 11 Chief Mate/Master Ship Management ... 11 Chief Mate/Master Voyage Planning And Electronic Navigation ... 12 Chief Mate/Master Marine Propulsion Plants ... 12 Chief Mate/Master Watchkeeping ... 12
COURSE PRE‐REQUISITES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Please be aware that a few of MITAGS’ training programs have special pre‐requisites or course requirements. Therefore, all students are asked to review the following information prior to their visit to the Institute.
Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA)
All Automatic Radar Plotting Aids students must possess a valid/current U.S. Coast Guard Radar certificate. Course participants are encouraged to practice radar plotting prior to the start of class. For reference, Real Time Methods of Radar Plotting by Max Carpenter and Wayne Waldo is the suggested textbook. The publication can be purchased via the following: Cornell Maritime Press: (800) 638‐7641. MITAGS’ Ship Store: (410) 859‐5700, Extension 7405. Students are encouraged to bring their own navigation tools (triangles, dividers, etc.) to class. Azipod‐Kamewa‐2 (AZIPOD‐KAM‐2) and Azipod‐Kamewa‐3 (AZIPOD‐KAM‐3)
The two or three day Azipod/Kamewa course is designed for experienced shiphandlers. Course participants are encouraged to complete the Basic and Advanced Shiphandling courses prior to enrolling in this program. Please note that this course may have either a morning or afternoon start time. The morning simulator shift may start as early as 0730 and the afternoon shift may end as late as 2100. Therefore, students should contact the Admissions Coordinator prior to the start of class to verify the course convening times. Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting (FF‐BADV) This course combines Basic Fire Fighting and Advanced Fire Fighting into a five‐day class. The Basic portion of the course includes classroom training, followed by “hands‐on” use of the equipment. It will enable the deck officer to plan for, and combat, onboard fires and emergencies. Actual fire fighting is done using a variety of equipment and techniques. This portion of the course meets the requirements reflected in STCW‐95, Section A‐VI/1, Table A‐VI/1‐2 and Part C of 46 CFR for the basic fire fighting component of an original license. The Advanced portion of the course meets the STCW requirements by providing the attendee with instruction in fire fighting techniques and control of fire fighting operations, with special emphasis on organization, tactics, and command functions. The advanced portion of the course satisfies the STCW‐95 Advanced Fire Fighting requirements, which are detailed in Part C of 46 CFR, and are required for all individuals raising their license.
Participation in this program can be hazardous to the health of an individual with circulatory problems, heart ailments, allergies (which may be triggered by smoke, heat, or physical activity), respiratory problems (such as emphysema or asthma), or other health problems.
Course participants are urged to consult with their personal physician should any question exist regarding his or her ability to participate in the program. Individuals who feel the program may be hazardous to their health should not apply for, or participate in, this program.
MITAGS does not provide insurance of any type for participants in this program. MITAGS reserves the right to deny training to, or terminate the training of, any individual, at any time, when such training appears to constitute a hazard to such person or to others. In the event of such denial or termination of training, MITAGS will return all, or the appropriate pro‐rata portion, of any fee(s) paid.
Attendees will be required to sign a Consent and Release Form attesting that they will personally assume any and all risk associated with this program.
Basic Safety Training (BST‐PST, PST‐PSSR, BST‐MED‐ELAID, BST‐FF‐FPFF) The Basic Safety Training course is comprised of the following four elements: BST‐PST: Personal Survival Techniques. BST‐PSSR: Personal Safety and Social Responsibility. BST‐MED‐ELAID: Medical First Aid. BST‐FF‐FPFF: Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention.
Please note that each of the four components are offered separately. Course participants will be required to participate in rigorous activities, including exercises in the swimming pool and at the fire fighting facility. Training will include, but is not limited to, the following activities:
Jumping from a height of approximately one meter.
Swimming a distance of approximately twenty feet while wearing a personal flotation device or immersion suit.
Staying afloat for approximately one minute without the use of a personal flotation device or immersion suit.
Deploying and entering a life‐raft, and righting a capsized life‐raft, while wearing a personal flotation device or immersion suit.
Conducting search and rescue of simulated personnel casualties weighing approximately one hundred and fifty pounds from an enclosed space/smoke‐fire environment
while wearing breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
Extinguishing fires with and without the aid of a breathing apparatus. This will include moving quickly and climbing up and down ladders while holding fire fighting equipment (such as heavy hoses).
Bending, stooping, lifting, and turning real or simulated patients. Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on a manikin.
Participation in this program can be hazardous to the health of an individual
with circulatory problems, heart ailments, allergies (which may be triggered by smoke, heat, or physical activity), respiratory problems (such as emphysema or asthma), or other health problems. Therefore, course participants are urged to consult with their personal physician should any question exist regarding his or her ability to participate in the program. Individuals who feel the program may be hazardous to their health should not apply for, or participate in, the program.
MITAGS does not provide insurance of any type for participants in this program. MITAGS reserves the right to deny training to, or to terminate the training of, any individual, at any time, when such training appears to constitute a hazard to such person or to others. In the event of such denial or termination of training, MITAGS will return all, or the appropriate pro‐ rata portion, of any fee(s) paid. Attendees will be required to sign a Consent and Release Form attesting that they will personally assume any and all risk associated with this program.
Attendees will be outside during certain portions of this program. Therefore, students should bring clothing appropriate for the weather/season. Course participants should also bring clothing appropriate for the swimming pool/water conditions. Beards and/or heavy facial hair are not permitted on attendees taking this program. For safety reasons, there are no exceptions to this rule.
Basic Stability (STB‐BAS)
There are no pre‐requisites for MITAGS’ Basic Stability course. However, course participants will benefit from prior knowledge of basic math and physics. In addition, students are encouraged to bring their own scientific calculator to class.
Bridge Resource Management (BRM)
MITAGS’ Bridge Resource Management course may have either a morning or afternoon start time. The morning simulator shift may start as early as 0700 and the afternoon shift may end as late as 2300. Therefore, course participants should contact MITAGS’ Admissions Coordinator prior to the start of class to verify the course convening times.
Bridge Resource Management/Emergency Shiphandling for Pilots (BRMP‐EMR)
The Bridge Resource Management/Emergency Shiphandling for Pilots course has been specifically designed for marine pilots. The course may have either a morning or afternoon start time. The morning simulator shift may start as early as 0700 and the afternoon shift may end as late as 2300. Students should contact the Admissions Coordinator prior to the start of class to verify the course start and finish time. Celestial Navigation (C‐NAV) Students attending the ten‐day Celestial Navigation course will be required to participate in several evening study sessions. In addition, course attendees are encouraged to bring navigation tools (triangles, dividers, etc.) and a scientific calculator with them to class each day.
Confined Space Entry (CSE‐AAES)
Students attending the Confined Space Entry course are urged to bring steel toed shoes for wear during the practical exercises. Please note that some of the practical exercises are conducted outdoors, so students should bring seasonal clothing that is appropriate for working in a dirty, wet environment. Attendees will be required to sign a Consent and Release Form attesting that they will personally assume any and all risk associated with this program. Damage Control (MSC‐DC) All Damage Control course attendees should bring clothing appropriate for working in a dirty, wet environment. Please note that this course may be conducted as an evening class over a four‐day period. Therefore, course attendees should contact MITAGS’ Admissions Coordinator prior to the start of class to verify the course convening times. Attendees will be required to sign a Consent and Release Form attesting that they will personally assume any and all risk associated with this program. Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) Students attending the Fast Rescue Boat course should bring appropriate seasonal clothing, as they will be in a boat on the bay each class day. Each student will be required to get into the water in a survival suit. Students should expect long days. Transportation for this class typically departs around 0730 and returns between 1700 and 1800 daily. Please keep this information in mind when making departure travel arrangements. Attendees will be required to sign a Consent and Release Form attesting that they will personally assume any and all risk associated with this program.
Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS) All students participating in MITAGS’ GMDSS program must bring the following items to class: Current Federal Communications Commission (FCC ) Operators license. Certificates verifying any FCC tests that you have passed. Picture identification. Fee1 for the GMDSS Operator’s license. Fee1 for the GMDSS License Renewal. Please note that additional fees do apply for any re‐testing. Students attending this program must be computer literate. Students should also review the FCC and Coast Guard questions database, which can be found online at the following websites: FCC (Elements 1 and 7): www.fcc.gov U.S. Coast Guard: www.navcen.uscg.mil/marcomms/gmdss/gmdssreg.txt
Week one of this course runs from Monday to Saturday and week two runs from Monday to Thursday. In addition, the following no longer need to be renewed if they have an expiration date of March 25, 2008 or later: GMDSS Radio Operator’s Licenses. Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator’s Licenses. GMDSS Radio Maintainer’s Licenses. GMDSS Operator/Maintainer Licenses. Marine Radio Operator Permits. Even if there is an expiration date on the face of the document, the license is valid for the holder’s lifetime, without the need to file a renewal application (unless the license is subsequently suspended or cancelled). If the license expired prior to March 25, 2008, the licensee must file an application to renew the license within the allotted five‐year grace period for the license term to be extended to the lifetime of the holder. Note that a licensee who fails to renew his or her license within the allotted five‐year grace period must apply for a new license and re‐take the required examination element(s). Lifeboatman – Limited (LFBT‐LTD) Students attending the Lifeboatman‐Limited course should bring appropriate seasonal clothing, as they will spend all of day two in a boat on the bay. License Advancement Program (LAP)
In the last few years, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) licensing process has gone through substantial changes. In fact, these changes are expected to continue as the newly‐centralized National Maritime Center (NMC) develops new policies and implements ongoing domestic and international regulatory changes. Therefore, mariners are encouraged to review the following website prior to the start of an original or upgrade licensing process: U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center Website: http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/
1 Please review the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website at www.fcc.gov for current price information.
All license candidates (original and upgrade), regardless of tonnage, must complete U.S. Coast Guard Form CG‐719K (“Application for Merchant Mariner Credential, License, or Certificate of Registry”). For reference, an electronic copy of the form can be downloaded via the following website:
U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center Website: http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/credentials_forms.asp
The completed form, along with the certificates that are required for your original or upgraded license, must be submitted to your local U.S. Coast Guard Regional Examination Center (REC). Please note that original certificates must be submitted, as certified photocopies will not be accepted.
Be certain to include a cover letter that states you will be attending the License Advancement Program (LAP) at MITAGS. Remember to include the course convening dates, along with the testing date. In addition, include your complete contact information. If you will be out to sea at a certain time, include that information in your cover letter. If you do not have all of the required certificates, you may still submit the package. However, you must include a brief description in your cover letter detailing why the certificates are missing and when you will have them. Once your application has been approved by your local REC, they will forward the package to the U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center (NMC) for final approval. For individuals who want to check the status of their application, please visit the following website: U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center Website: http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/ When NMC approves your application, you will be issued a “Letter of Approval” that will allow you to sit for the test at MITAGS. For your convenience, following are a few tips that should help expedite the license renewal/upgrade process: Start the process six months before you will need the license. Always use the latest applications and forms. Reminder ‐ ‐ these documents are available online via the U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center website. Complete all forms/documents in their entirety.
Students attending MITAGS’ License Advancement Program must have a good command of the English language, as well as basic math and reading comprehension skills. LAP students should also obtain the following items, most of which are available at MITAGS’ Ship Store, prior to the start of class: Formula for the Mariner by Richard Plant. Deck Officer Study Guides by Joseph Murphy. A scientific, non‐programmable calculator. Navigation Tools (Triangles, Compass, Dividers, etc.). Laptop computer (optional).
Medical Person‐in‐Charge (MED‐PIC) The two‐week Medical Person‐in‐Charge course is an intensive program. The course covers all of the shipboard medical care components, including one‐day of clinical practice in a hospital setting. Dress code for the hospital includes the following: Collared shirt with tie for male students. Appropriate business attire blouse for female students. Slacks (jean or any denim material is not acceptable) Closed‐toe shoes.
Although this course does not lead to certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Basic, it does meet the standards for the highest level of STCW‐95 medical care. Students who are currently EMT‐Basic certified may use this course for re‐certification. Refresher students must bring the following documentation with them to class: Expiration date of your original training. National Registry notice showing your certification expiration date. All paperwork provided by the National Registry for certificate renewal. In addition to your standard class hours, you will be expected to attend three evening sessions. Due to the intensity of the program, you should also expect regular evening study hours. Please note: Students are required to bring proof of both Seasonal/H1N1 Flu vaccination and a negative TB test within the past 11 months. If you do not provide acceptable documentation, you will be required to have a TB test & flu vaccination on the second day of class. The primary text for this program is the Ship Captain’s Medical Guide (22nd Edition), which is available
online at www.mcga.gov.uk/publications/medical/medical.htm. In order to keep up with the class, you may want to obtain this book and begin reading prior to the start of class. Supplemental texts include Emergency Care for the Sick and Injured (11th Edition) and Fundamentals of Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association – 2011). Radar Observer Renewal (ROR‐1)
The Radar Observer Renewal course is designed for those who need to renew their current radar certificate. Students are strongly advised to practice radar plotting prior to the start of class. Real Time Methods of Radar Plotting by Max Carpenter and Wayne Waldo is the suggested text. The book can be purchased through Cornell Maritime Press at (800) 638‐7641 or MITAGS’ Ship Store at (410) 859‐5700, extension 7405. Course participants are also encouraged to bring their own navigation tools (triangles, dividers, etc.) to class. Small Arms (MSC‐SMA)
The Small Arms class hours differ from MITAGS’ standard course offerings. There will be some evening training sessions (after dinner) until approximately 2000. On the final day of class, you may not finish until about 1900. Please keep this information in mind when making departure travel arrangements.
The firearms range is an outdoor facility. Therefore, you will need to bring appropriate seasonal clothing (including rain gear).
If you are returning home on a commercial airline flight, you may be tested for gunpowder residue at the airport. MITAGS will provide a letter to confirm your training. However, to avoid further delays, please bring clothing and an extra pair of shoes that you will not wear to the firing range.
Course attendees will be required to sign a Consent and Release Waiver prior to participation in the program. Additionally, any student that has ever been convicted of a felony, or any crime of domestic violence, may not participate in the class. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Shiphandling (SHS)
The Institute offers numerous Shiphandling (SHS) programs. Note that MITAGS’ Shiphandling courses may have either a morning or afternoon start time. The morning simulator shift may begin as early as 0730 and the evening shift may end as late as 2100. Students should contact the Admissions Coordinator prior to the start of class to verify the course convening times. Tankerman Person‐in‐Charge (T‐PIC)
Students attending the Tankerman Person‐in‐Charge program must be proficient in the English language and have the ability to operate a four‐function calculator. Attendees must also possess a valid Merchant Mariner Credential Document (MMC). Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation and Compasses (TCNAV‐CO) Students attending the fifteen‐day Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation and Compasses course will be required to participate in several evening study sessions. In addition, course participants are encouraged to bring the following items with them to class: Navigation Tools (Triangles, Dividers, etc.). Scientific Calculator. Train the Trainer (TTT) Students attending the Train the Trainer (TTT) course are encouraged to bring the following items with them to class: Laptop equipped with the latest version of PowerPoint. Thumb Drive.
Chief Mate/Master (CMM) Program
Notice: Beginning July 2011, 70‐hour courses will no longer be offered in two one‐week formats. Any CMM course currently designated by I (week 1) and II (week 2) will become one two‐week offering, with the exception of CMM‐SHS‐ADV I & II. A 70‐hour Advanced Navigation course will replace ECDIS and VPEN for Chief Mate and Master attendees. The Chief Mate/Master (CMM) Program includes all of the training and support that you will need to attain a Chief Mate or Master’s license. More importantly; it will give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to take on the duties and responsibilities of a Chief Mate or Master. The full CMM Program is twelve‐weeks in duration. A few of the individual classes that make up the program have special pre‐requisites or course requirements. They include the following: Chief Mate/Master Advanced Meteorology (CMM‐ADVWX)
The Chief Mate/Master Advanced Meteorology course is five‐days in length. It is an advanced program that will require evening course work. Monday is used as a refresher where basic maritime weather is reviewed. However, if you do not have a documented foundation knowledge that includes the following, you should take the basic weather program prior to enrolling in this course: Knowledge of the atmosphere and its properties. Atmospheric stability. Atmospheric pressure (diurnal variations vs. weather system passages). Wind and the Beaufort scale. Geotropic approximation from isobaric patterns on synoptic charts. True wind speed. Basic cloud groups and their causes. Global wind/pressure systems (summer and winter). Basic weather systems depicted on synoptic weather charts. Ship‐borne observations vs. synoptic analyses and forecast charts.
Construction of your own 24‐hour weather forecast based on the local forecast and weather chart information.
Course attendees are encouraged to bring their own navigation tools (triangles, dividers, etc.) to class.
Chief Mate/Master Advanced Shiphandling (CMM‐SHS‐ADV‐I and CMM‐SHS‐ADV‐II)
A Basic Shiphandling course or equivalent experience through sea service are mandatory pre‐ requisites for MITAGS’ Chief Mate/Master Advanced Shiphandling I and II program. Week one and week two of the program must be completed within one year of each other to receive a final Advanced Shiphandling certificate. Please note that shiphandling courses may be scheduled for either a morning or afternoon start time. The morning simulator shift may start as early as 0700 and the evening shift may end as late as 2300. Please check with the Admissions Coordinator prior to the start of class to verify the convening times for your course.
Chief Mate/Master Advanced Stability
(CMM‐ADVSTB)
The Chief Mate/Master Advanced Stability course requires the attendee to have a fundamental understanding of basic stability and trim theory, as well as basic math and trigonometry. In addition, participants must have successfully completed one of the following prior to taking this class:
National Cargo Bureau (NCB) Self Study Course on Stability. MITAGS’ Basic Stability Course. An Equivalent Basic Stability
Program from a Maritime Academy.
Course attendees are strongly encouraged to bring their own navigation tools (triangles, dividers, etc.) to class. Please note that this course is a mandatory pre‐requisite for MITAGS’ Chief Mate/Master Cargo Handling and Stowage I and II courses (CMM‐CHS‐I and CMM‐CHS‐II).
Chief Mate/Master Cargo Handling and Stowage I and II (CMM‐CHS‐I and CMM‐CHS‐II)
The MITAGS Chief Mate/Master Advanced Stability course is a mandatory pre‐requisite for MITAGS’ Chief Mate/Master Cargo Handling and Stowage I and II courses (CMM‐CHS‐I and CMM‐CHS‐II). Week one and week two of the course must be completed within one year of each other to receive Advanced Cargo Operations certification. A minimum of a Third Mate’s license or equivalent experience through sea service are mandatory pre‐requisites for MITAGS’ Chief Mate/Master Cargo Handling and Stowage I and II courses. In addition, students are strongly encouraged to bring navigation tools (triangles, dividers, etc.) and a scientific calculator to class. Chief Mate/Master Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (CMM‐ECDIS) Course attendees in MITAGS’ Chief Mate/Master Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems course must be licensed officers. In addition, attendees must be certified in Coastal Navigation and Basic Piloting. They must also be skilled in intermediate computer operations. Course participants will also benefit from prior experience with Automatic Radar Plotting Aids and Radar (collision avoidance), Shiphandling, Bridge Resource Management, and Chart Portfolio Management. MITAGS’ U.S. Coast Guard approved ECDIS course, when combined with successful completion of MITAGS’ Chief Mate/Master Voyage Planning and Electronic Navigation course (CMM‐VPEN), results in successful satisfaction of the assessments that are required for Advanced Navigation. However, the courses must be completed with one‐year of each other to receive the certification. NOTE: Beginning in August 2011, CMM‐ADVNAV will be offered as a two‐week course combining CMM‐ ECDIS and CMM‐VPEN.
Chief Mate/Master Ship Management (CMM‐SHMGT‐I and CMM‐SHMGT‐II)
Week one and week two of MITAGS’ Chief Mate/Master Ship Management course must be completed within one year of each other to receive a Ship Management certificate. The course is specifically designed for qualified Second and Third Mates who wish to upgrade their U.S. Coast Guard License to Chief Mate or Master. However, there are no mandatory pre‐requisites or qualifications necessary to
Chief Mate/Master Voyage Planning and Electronic Navigation (CMM‐VPEN)
The Chief Mate/Master Voyage Planning and Electronic Navigation course is designed for qualified Second and Third Mates who wish to upgrade their U.S. Coast Guard License to Chief Mate or Master. Only individuals with maritime navigation experience should attend this course. Attendees completing this program and MITAGS’ Chief Mate/Master Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems course within one year of each other will satisfy the requirements for Advanced Navigation. It is important that course attendees review Mercator and great circle sailings, as well as tide and current calculations prior to attending this class. In addition, students are strongly encouraged to bring navigation tools (triangles, dividers, etc.) and a scientific calculator to class. MITAGS’ U.S. Coast Guard approved VPEN course, when combined with successful completion of MITAGS’ Chief Mate/Master ECDIS course (CMM‐ECDIS), results in successful satisfaction of the assessments that are required for Advanced Navigation. However, the courses must be completed with one‐year of each other to receive the certification. Beginning in August 2011, CMM‐ADVNAV will be offered as a two‐week course combining CMM‐ECDIS and CMM‐VPEN. Chief Mate/Master Marine Propulsion Plants (CMM‐MPP)
The Chief Mate/Master Marine Propulsion Plants course is directed at qualified Third and Second Mates who are upgrading to Chief Mate or Master. However, there are no restrictions on anyone wishing to take the course. Diesel Control Systems (DCS) certification is included in the course. This element of the course provides the deck officer with an understanding of the operation of typical marine diesel propulsion plants and associated auxiliary systems, as required for the safe navigation of vessels using bridge control. Note that the diesel control element of the course is taught in the evening. Those attendees already qualified in Diesel Control Systems do not need to attend this portion of the course. However, in order to attend the Diesel Control Systems element, the student must attend the entire Chief Mate/Master Marine Propulsion Plants course.
Chief Mate/Master Watchkeeping (CMM‐WKP)
There are no mandatory pre‐requisites for the Chief Mate/Master Watchkeeping course. The program is open to any Third Mate, Oceans, Unlimited, Deck Officer with the Radar and Automatic Radar Plotting Aids endorsements or the STCW‐95 endorsement as Officer‐in‐Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) with one‐year of sea time or equivalent background/experience. Additional Information on the Chief Mate/Master (CMM) Program For a complete listing of all of the courses that are included in the Chief Mate/Master Program, please visit the MITAGS website at www.mitags.org under the “Deck License Upgrades” page.
In addition to the twelve‐weeks of training that make up the Chief Mate/Master Program, the U.S. Coast Guard also requires the completion of numerous assessments. Although MITAGS makes every effort to include these assessments in the Chief Mate/Master Program, there are some assessments that cannot be completed in the classroom, as they must be completed onboard a ship. The table on the next page details each assessment as described by U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center (NMC) Policy Letter 04‐02. You may also visit the MITAGS website at www.mitags.org to download additional information on conducting the shipboard assessments and the applicable U.S. Coast Guard approved forms.
Chief Mate and Master Upgrade Assessments Required by USCG NMC Policy Letter 04-02 ATTENTION: This list may not apply if you did not take ALL of your CMM Courses at MITAGS
Count Task Control Sheet No. Where to Complete Assessment
1 Create a Navigation Plan M-1-1A Advanced Navigation=ECDIS + VPEN Within 1 Year
2 Position Reporting System M-1-1B Advanced Navigation=ECDIS + VPEN Within 1 Year
3 Latitude by Ex-Meridian (sun) M-1-2A Shipboard
4 Latitude by Meridian Transit (Other than Sun) M-1-2B Shipboard
5 Star Identification M-1-2C Shipboard
6 Star Selection M-1-2D Shipboard
7 LOP From High Altitude Sight M-1-2E Shipboard
8 Celestial Fix M-1-2F Shipboard
9 Great Circle Sailing M-1-2G Advanced Navigation=ECDIS + VPEN Within 1 Year
10 Mercator Sailing – Course and Distance M-1-2H Advanced Navigation=ECDIS + VPEN Within 1 Year
11 Mercator Sailing - Final Pos. M-1-2I Advanced Navigation=ECDIS + VPEN Within 1 Year
12 Position Fix by Terrestrial Bearings M-1-3A Shipboard
13 GPS-Waypoint Entry M-1-4A Shipboard
14 Determine Magnetic Compass Deviation M-2-1A Advanced Navigation=ECDIS + VPEN Within 1 Year
15 Construct a Deviation Table M-2-1B Shipboard
16 Amplitude of the Sun M-2-1C Shipboard
17 Apply Compass Error to Magnetic Course M-2-1D Advanced Navigation=ECDIS + VPEN Within 1 Year
18 Apply Compass Error to Magnetic Bearings M-2-1E Advanced Navigation=ECDIS + VPEN Within 1 Year
19 Apply Compass Error to Gyrocompass Course M-2-1F Advanced Navigation=ECDIS + VPEN Within 1 Year
20 Coordinate Search and Rescue Operations M-3-1A Advanced Shiphandling
21 Identify Vessels by Light Characteristics M-4-1A Advanced Watchkeeping
22 Identify Vessels by Day Shapes M-4-1B Advanced Watchkeeping
23 Apply Rules of the Road to avoid a collision M-4-1C *Advanced Watchkeeping after May 25, 2009
24 Determine Risk of Collision M-4-2A Shipboard
25 Operate ARPA Controls & Functions M-5-1A Shipboard
26 Determine Target Data M-5-1B Shipboard
27 Parallel Indexing M-5-1C Shipboard
28 Bridge Resource Management M-5-1D *Advanced Watchkeeping after May 25, 2009
29 Weather Forecast (24 hours) M-6-1A Advanced Meteorology
30 Identify Weather Fronts M-6-2A Advanced Meteorology
31 Calculate Height of Tide M-6-3A Advanced Navigation=ECDIS + VPEN Within 1 Year
32 Calculate Tidal Current M-6-3B Advanced Navigation=ECDIS + VPEN Within 1 Year
33 Calculate Time of High Tide M-6-3C Advanced Navigation=ECDIS + VPEN Within 1 Year
34 Actions After Grounding M-7-1A Advanced Shiphandling
35 Re-Floating a Grounded Ship M-7-2A Advanced Shiphandling
36 Prepare for Collision M-7-3A Advanced Shiphandling
37 Actions After a Collision M-7-3B Advanced Shiphandling
38 Emergency Steering M-7-4A Advanced Shiphandling
39 Emergency Towing M-7-5A Advanced Shiphandling
40 Maneuver to Embark/Disembark a Pilot M-8-1A Advanced Shiphandling
41 Transit Restricted Waters M-8-2A Advanced Shiphandling
42 Constant Rate Turn Techniques M-8-3A Advanced Shiphandling
43 Shallow Water Effects-Squat M-8-4A Advanced Shiphandling
44 Shallow Water Effects-Passing Vessels M-8-5A Advanced Shiphandling
45 Vessel Docking Starboard Side To M-8-6A Advanced Shiphandling
46 Vessel Docking Port Side to M-8-6B Advanced Shiphandling
47 Turn Vessel with Tug Assistance M-8-7A Advanced Shiphandling
48 Anchoring M-8-8A Advanced Shiphandling
49 Dragging Anchor M-8-9A Advanced Shiphandling
50 Determine GM-Arrival M-9-1A Advanced Stability
51 Determine GM-Flooded Engine Room M-9-1B Advanced Stability
52 Determine GM-Flooded Hatch M-9-1C Advanced Stability
53 Determine Sheering Forces & Bending Moment M-9-1D Advanced Stability
*NOTE: Assessments M-4-1C & M-5-1D are not included the Advanced Watchkeeping course prior to May 25, 2009 and must be completed shipboard.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
Airport
The Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport is approximately ten minutes from our facility. For additional information, please call the airport toll‐free information line at (800) 435‐9294 or visit the airport website at www.bwiairport.com. MITAGS offers a free shuttle service to and from the BWI Airport. Please review the “Shuttle Service” section in this booklet for additional information. Automated Teller Machine (ATM) For your convenience, an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) is located in the lobby of the South Residence Tower (Building #2). Bar/Lounge A full‐service bar/lounge is available on the first floor of the South Residence Tower (Building # 2). The hours of operation are as follows: Monday through Friday ... 4:30 PM to 11:30 PM Saturday and Sunday ... 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM Dining Room Our onsite dining room is open for service on the following schedule: Breakfast (Sunday – Saturday): 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM Lunch (Monday – Friday): 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM Lunch (Saturday – Sunday): 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Dinner (Sunday – Saturday): 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM Please note that a night lunch (variety of fruit, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages) is also available for all overnight students. Dress Code The dress code at the Institute is business casual. Recommended dress in class is a collared shirt, pants, and covered shoes (no sandals). Certain courses may require special clothing. Please review the “Special Course Information” section within this document for specific details on the program that you will be attending. Drugs and Alcohol In order to maintain a safe learning environment, all classrooms and training areas are drug, smoke, and alcohol free environments. This means zero tolerance for alcohol at any level. The U.S. Coast Guard guidelines for alcohol intoxication is 0.04% alcohol by weight or more in the blood. Students suspected of attending classes under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol are subject to testing. The drugs that are tested for per the standards established in 49 CFR 40.29 is as follows: Marijuana Cocaine Opiates Phencyclidine (PCP) Amphetamines
Violation of this policy may result in removal from the Institute until successful completion of an approved chemical dependency rehabilitation program. Second or subsequent violations may lead to a permanent ban on attending courses at the Institute.
Game Room Our game room is located on the 7th floor of the South Residence Tower (Building # 2). The hours of operation are as follows: Sunday through Saturday ... 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM Guests/Family Members
If you would like to bring a family member with you while attending classes, there will be an additional charge. Please call (410) 859‐5700, extension “0,” for current rate information. Please note that there is not an additional charge for family members that are eleven years of age or younger when they stay in your room. If you require an additional overnight room for your family, you will be responsible for the full price of that room. Health Club Our fitness room is provided at no charge to registered overnight guests. It is located on the lower level of the North Residence Tower (Building # 1). The hours of operation are as follows: Sunday through Saturday ... 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM Hotel Please plan to arrive at MITAGS anytime after 3:00 PM one day prior to the start of class. Check‐out time is no later than 12:00 noon the day after the end of class. No early check‐ins or late check‐out times are permitted without prior approval from the Executive Director or the Director of Training. Classes typically start at 8:30 AM. Please be in the student break area by 8:25 AM on the first Monday of each class you attend. The break area is located in the Academic Building.
All course attendees must show an acceptable form of picture identification, as defined in U.S. Coast Guard Policy Letter 11‐02. After presenting proof of identification at the front desk, you will be issued a MITAGS identification card. This badge will serve as your meal ticket, classroom identification card, and authorization for use of the onsite amenities (such as the health club, indoor pool, game room, etc.). Acceptable forms of picture identification include the following: U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). Document (MMD). U.S. Coast Guard issued STCW‐95 Certificate. STCW‐95 Certificate issued by a foreign country. Driver’s License/Picture Identification Card issued by a state or U.S. possession. U.S. Passport. Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt. Unexpired Employment Authorization Document issued by INS. Housekeeping To request a crib or cot, please contact the front desk at (410) 859‐5700, extension “0.” For your convenience, extra pillows and blankets have already been placed in the spare closet of your overnight guestroom.
Incidentals
As with other hotels, a credit card will be required at check‐in to cover any incidental charges and to activate your in‐room telephone.
Inclement Weather
Due to the nature of our operation, we are typically open, even during inclement weather. Any questions regarding inclement weather should be directed to the front desk at (410) 859‐5700, extension “0.” Laundry/Dry Cleaning Dry cleaning service is available through our contract cleaning company. Items must be dropped off at the front desk by 8:30 AM for next day service. Please note that this service is not available on holidays or weekends. Self‐service laundry facilities are located on the 7th floor of the South Residence Tower (Building # 2). This facility, as well as laundry soap, are available to all overnight students at no charge. Parking The Institute offers four lots with free parking for up to five hundred vehicles. Pets
A limited number of sleeping rooms are available for guests with pets. These rooms are available on a “first‐come, first serve” basis. Due to health code requirements and the safety of other guests, the following conditions apply:
Submit a check or credit card for $75.00 at the time of application to cover the fumigation and cleaning charge. You must also agree to pay for any damage done to the furnishings and/or property.
Sign a statement agreeing to indemnify the MATES Program and its employees from the consequences of any action by the pet.
Prior to arrival, submit written evidence from a licensed veterinarian stating that the animal is free of communicable diseases. Pet examination must have taken place within six months of your visit to the Institute.
Submit vaccination card listing current immunizations for rabies, distemper, and infectious hepatitis. Understand that this is a privilege, not a right. Agree to remove the pet if it becomes a nuisance or a threat to other guests or the property. Pool Our heated, indoor pool is provided at no charge to registered overnight guests. It is located on the lower level of the North Residence Tower (Building # 1). For your convenience, towels are available in the pool area. For safety reasons, guests are reminded to only use the pool when a lifeguard is on duty. The hours of operation are as follows: Monday through Thursday ... 3:30 PM to 10:00 PM Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays ... Closed Racquetball Court
Our racquetball court is located on the lower level of the North Residence Tower (Building # 1). Racquets and balls are available at the front desk. The hours of operation are as follows:
Sunday through Saturday ... 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Safe Deposit Boxes
MITAGS maintains complimentary, fireproof safe deposit boxes at the front desk of the South Residence Tower (Building #2). Guests are cautioned to use these boxes at their own risk, as the Institute cannot be liable for any loss or damage done to items placed in these boxes.
Ship Store
Our Ship Store is located on the 1st floor of the South Residence Tower (Building # 2). You will find various items in stock; including souvenirs, toiletries, course books, and candy. The hours of operation are as follows: Monday through Friday ... 11:15 AM to 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM Saturday and Sunday ... Closed Please the hotel front desk for any items needed after normal operating hours. You may also shop online at http://shop.ccmit.org/. Shuttle Service
The Institute offers a free, twenty‐four shuttle service to and from the Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport, the BWI Amtrak Station, and the Linthicum Light Rail Station. To arrange pick‐up service, please call (410) 859‐5700, extension 0. A sign‐up sheet is also available at the hotel front desk. We ask that you allow approximately twenty minutes for pick‐up, as the shuttle typically runs every thirty minutes. Telephone
As with other hotels, you will be required to place a credit card number on file to have your telephone line opened. Please review your in‐room Guest Directory for additional information on the telephone service, including applicable fees.
Train
The Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Amtrak Train Station is approximately ten minutes from our facility. For additional information on this service, please call Amtrak’s information line toll‐free at (800) 872‐7245. You may also visit the Amtrak website at www.amtrak.com. MITAGS offers a free shuttle service to and from this location. Please review the “Shuttle Service” section within this booklet for additional information.
Tuition Payment
Unless special arrangements have been made with our accounting department, all tuition must be paid prior to the start of class. Payment can be made at the front desk in our South Residence Tower (Building # 2). Personal checks and most major credit cards (except Discover) are accepted.
ACADEMIC CREDIT FOR MITAGS CHIEF MATE / MASTER COURSE GRADUATES The American Public University System (APUS) will allow transfer of academic credit earned from MITAGS Chief Mate/Master (CMM) License Advancement Program courses into APUS Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs. The agreement provides MITAGS CMM program students up to one third of the credits required to complete their Master of Arts Degree program. With this agreement, upon completion of the MITAGS CMM program, APUS, through its affiliates American Public University and American Military University, will accept up to twelve (12) semester hour credits towards the Transportation and Logistics Management M.A. Degree program.
Other degree programs will vary on the amount of transfer credit to be accepted. CMM students will have the option to consider over thirty graduate degrees, which will be eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of twelve. All APU courses are delivered exclusively on‐line to allow mariners to complete their educational goals wherever they are world‐wide. American Public University System (APUS) is the 2009 recipient of the Sloan Consortium’s prestigious Ralph E. Gomory Award for Quality Online Education and is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association and nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission, Distance Education and Training Council. POST 9/11 GI BILL APPROVED FOR MITAGS/PMI CHIEF‐MATE/MASTER AND AB TO MATE PROGRAMS The Post 9/11 GI Bill has been approved by congress to now pay up to $17,500.00 towards the Chief Mate/Master license upgrade courses and the AB to Mate original license program for all eligible veterans. This improvement to the Post 9/11 GI Bill’s education benefit is a significant benefit upgrade for our veterans. They are now able to further their maritime career and training requirements without incurring the major expense. Veterans will be able to start using this benefit effective October 1st, 2011. MITAGS and PMI campuses offer all required training for original licenses and upgrade to Chief Mate and Master. “Our courses are scheduled to benefit the mariner with most classes offered at least four times a year. Courses can be taken in a demanding compact schedule or scheduled over a longer time to allow the mariner to upgrade their licenses without missing any work”. The MITAGS and PMI are open campus’ dedicated to the education and training of all mariners. For additional information, please contact Mr. Victor Tufts, Student Services Coordinator, at 443‐989‐ 3531 or via email at [email protected]. You may also visit the MITAGS website at www.mitags.org.
FACILITY MAP QUESTIONS Should you have questions, please contact one of our staff members at the following: Admissions Office ... Kelly Michielli, Admissions Coordinator Toll‐Free Telephone Number: (866) 656‐5568, E‐mail: [email protected] Academic Sales Office ... Robert Becker, Business Development Manager Toll‐Free: (866) 656‐5569, E‐mail: [email protected] Conference Sales Office ... Brian Senft, Director of Sales Toll‐Free: (866) 629‐3196, E‐mail: [email protected] Direct Dial Telephone Number ... (443) 989 + Extension Executive Office ... Glen Paine, Executive Director Telephone Number: (410) 859‐5700, extension 3233, E‐mail: [email protected] Main Telephone Number ... (410) 859‐5700 Reservations/Hotel Information ... Eileen Rucchio, Front Desk Manager Toll‐Free: (866) 900‐3517, E‐mail: [email protected]
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