Maritime Training is a continuous cycle of entry-level qualifications, re-qualifications, credential endorsements and professional license upgrades. Ask any “Old Salt” onboard how many training courses they have taken and how often they train! “Emergency drills and training are part of the every day, weekly and monthly routine aboard all ships. The better you practice, the [...]
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Required Training for Mariners New or entry-level mariners need special training to go to work. What types of training varies with each prospective employer. If you’re working on the Western Rivers you may not need any to get started. Working on the Ocean or in the Gulf will require you to have: STCW Basic Safety [...]
Policy Change for Maritime Licenses Effective July 1st, 2011 The Coast Guard has through their Policy Letter (CG-543) 11-07 made many large changes to the maritime licensing schemes that apply to candidates for STCW endorsement as OICNW who hold or are also applying for the following officer endorsements and are not participating in a Coast Guard [...]
