Training

GI Bill Approved for Maritime Training

Filed in Credentials, MMC, Training, TWIC, Veterans by on February 5, 2012 0 Comments
GI Bill Approved for Maritime Training

Prior Military Service | Post 9/11 GI Bill now for Maritime Training Sea going service gained while in the military CAN BE used to qualify for U.S. Coast Guard Licenses and endorsements to your Merchant Marine Credentials (MMC). Don’t wait too long there is a short window to covert your militaryy time. There are many [...]

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Are MaritimeTraining Schools All the Same?

Filed in Schools, Training by on January 30, 2012 0 Comments
Are MaritimeTraining Schools All the Same?

Setting the Standards for Maritime Training Schools MarineDocuments.com has partnered with select Maritime Education Standards Council(MESC) (www.MESC.US) member schools to promote mariner educarion and training schools that meet the highest standards both national and internationally. So who is MESC? “We are the mariner schools setting the highest standards, while providing and conducting USCG license preparation [...]

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Maritime Career Finder

Filed in Careers, NMC, Training, TWIC, Veterans by on January 9, 2012 0 Comments
Maritime Career Finder

Advancing your Maritime Career Thanks for joining us, you’ve found the source for assisting you through the maze of forms, applications, government agencies and  maritime training, we welcome you to our website. From this site you are able to sign-up for your: TWIC MMC Passport and locate required training Allow us to guide you into the maritime industries,you [...]

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Entry Level Mariner

Filed in Maritime News, Training by on August 21, 2011 2 Comments
Entry Level Mariner

 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 [...]

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Coast Guard Licensing Changes

Coast Guard Licensing Changes

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 [...]

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Maritime Training | Its Continuous

Filed in Renewals, Schools, Training, Veterans by on January 20, 2011 0 Comments
Maritime Training | Its Continuous

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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