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The MPT Training Wheels team had a great afternoon on Friday April 19th at the Marine Industry Cares Foundation 5th Annual Spin-A-Thon, which was held to help raise funds to support Kids In Distress and the Children Diagnostic Treatment Center. We’re proud of the efforts of the whole team and...
The winner of the Ipad Mini drawing, which is part of the celebrations for the MPT 30th Anniversary, is Holly Schellenberger. To collect the prize Holly simply needs to give MPT a call at 954-525-1014.“The response to our Facebook Like Campaign was fantastic,” said Lisa Morley, VP of Marketing.“We...
MPT is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary and we’re giving our many Facebook friends a chance to win an iPad Mini for simply “Liking” our page www.facebook.com/mptusa. If you have not “Liked” us yet there is still a chance. The MPT Facebook page is a great place...
Fort Lauderdale, March 08, 2013 -- Maritime Professional Training today announced that Amy Beavers has received a federal appointment from Secretary Napolitano to serve on the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC). The committee advises the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security...
Throughout the year boat shows play essential roles in the life of Yacht Crew. In making sure the boat is in tip- top shape and ready for the grand event there are countless big, small, important and sometimes seemingly unimportant, but still critical tasks that are key in preparation and display of...
Maritime Professional Training hosted the 3rd Annual Pink Passion Day at the campus on Tuesday October 16th to help raise awareness and monies for the fight against Breast Cancer. Pink Passion Day encourages faculty, current and past students, and supporters of the school and to wear pink on the day...
MPT will throw its doors open and welcome the yachting industry again next Wednesday at their annual Triton Networking Event. It will be held from 6-8 p.m. at 1915 S. Andrews Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Check out the event details and read Triton's Profile of MPT at http://tritonpubs.com/edirectory/article/get-some-class-network-with-maritime-professional-training.html.We...
The ILO’s Maritime Labour Convention has now been ratified by 30 countries, meaning it will go into effect in a year’s time. The charter sets out the labour rights of the world’s 1.2 million seafarers. GENEVA (ILO News) – The ILO has received the 30th ratification of the Maritime...
Faststream Recruitment Group has released its 2012 Maritime Salary Review. An international specialist in maritime employment recruiting and placement with offices in Southampton in the U.K., Fort Lauderdale, Florida in the U.S., West Perth in Australia and Singapore, the company surveyed over 4,000...
With summer officially here, many people are enjoying family vacations, slowing down a bit from a hectic first half of the year, or taking a moment to think about the rest of 2012 and their personal/professional goals. In MPT’s many years of experience as a maritime training school, we have noticed...
A group of Maritime Professional Training employees led by Lisa Morley, VP of Sales, joined other local businesses, organizations and volunteers to help Lifetime TV’s Designing Spaces remodel a recreation room at the Kids In Distress campus in Fort Lauderdale for an upcoming edition of the popular...
Fort Lauderdale, FL - Training Wheels, the Maritime Professional Training Spin-Bike Team were once again proud participants in the Marine Industry Cares Foundation’s Annual Spin-A-Thon held on April 20th in downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL. The event to help raise money and awareness for Children’s...
Maritime Professional Training Receives Accreditation from The Nautical Institute As a Dynamic Positioning Training Provider; Successful Inaugural Class Started April 9thMaritime Professional Training announces its Nautical Institute accredidation as a Dynamic Positioning Training Provider and thesuccessful...
MPT students, staff and friends wore their wildest and wackiest pink on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 in an effort to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.
OICNW Training ProgramsThird Mate Unlimited or Mate 500/1600/3000 tons The USCG recently announced some new options for OICNW Candidates. For the last ten years, the USCG has required a series of courses that make up our 26 week OICNW Program. These courses fulfill training and assessment criteria and...
Maritime Professional Training is proud to have once again participated in the Marine Industry Cares Foundation Spinathon, benefitting Kids In Distress. Our team, TRAININGWheels, continues to rank among the industry leaders in donations and commitment to this cause.A special thanks to all of our bike...
Maritime Professional Training (MPT), a DNV Approved Maritime Training Center and an ISO 9001:2008 Company, has committed another $1.5m to further enhance its “Project 2010 Beyond”. This project was envisioned as a means to update a wide range of their courses and enhance the learning...
MPT instructor and VP of Quality, Tom Cartier is quoted in a recent Sun Sentinel articel regarding the shift in Magnetic North.Read the full article below or click on the link to see it in the Sun Sentinel.http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/fl-magnetic-north-shift-20110218,0,2819271.storyPilots,...
For more details regarding this new foundation and the upcoming Marine Industry Spinathon 2011 to benefit KID (Kids in Distress) click here:http://www.thecrewreport.com/superyacht_crew_news.asp?id=17249
To read more in the recent Triton article, click here:http://thetriton.com/article/2011/02/ecdis-rolls-bridge-navigation-one-screen
MCA Deck Oral Exams In FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDAAll Levels Officer of the Watch Yacht 3000 tonsMaster of Yachts 500-3000 tonsMaster of Code Vessels 200 tonsApril 4-7th daily examsSpace is limitedReservations needed immediately!Oral Prep Course$1495. Per person March 28-April 1stReserve space now!Note:...
Please join us as we support Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital, Jack and Jill and Kids in Distress during the holiday season. Bring a toy and get a chance to win a $250.00 credit towards future classes at MPT! Drawing held on December 21st!! One chance per toy donated.Your generous donation...
Fort Lauderdale To Host MCA Oral Examinations Once Again.MCA Oral examinations will now take place in Fort Lauderdale twice a year (in April and November), allowing students to complete their MCA deck courses and undertake the examinations without the need to travel to the UK or Europe. Following British...
Congratulations Mr. Keith Turner!Amy Morley -Beavers, MPT's academic principal, presents MPT student Keith Turner with an Apple I-Pad in MPT's new student portal registration give away contest.Keith tells us that he was just out shopping for an I-Pad and promises to give us all a review soon.Stay tuned...
MPT conducts sea trials of our newest Fast Rescue Boat.Maritime Professional Training in Ft. Lauderdale Fl (www.MPTusa.com) recently announced the addition of a new RHIB to its USCG Approved STCW compliant Fast Rescue Boat training course. The new RHIB, a 6.4m diesel-powered with Hamilton water jet...
Have you completed all of your Student Information? Simply by completing your contact information and building your student profile, you will automatically be entered for a chance to win a APPLE I-Pad. All information must be completed. We will announce the winner on November 8th. There is ABSOLUTELY...
MPT announces the launch of our newest Fast Rescue Boat.Coming soon……Maritime Professional Training in Ft. Lauderdale Fl (www.MPTusa.com) recently announced the addition of a new RHIB to its USCG Approved STCW compliant Fast Rescue Boat training course. The new RHIB, a 6.4m diesel-powered...
Since the release of the Merchant Mariner Credential final rule, which consolidated the three previously issued licenses, Merchant Mariner Documents and STCW certificates into a single passport-style Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), mariners have been asking the Coast Guard to provide a certificate...
MPT proudly supports Kids in DistressThank you to all the students and local maritime community members who supported the “crew” at MPT as we cycled our way through this year’s Marine Industry Spin –a- Thon, held at the Zoo Health Club on Fort Lauderdale beach on July 16th. Our...
Welcome to the all new MPT Student Portal! As part of our commitment to continually improve our systems and your experience with MPT, we have developed an entirely new Student Area within our web site. This site will archive all of your certification information as well as provide a resource for enrolling...
A group of Maritime Professional Training employees led by Lisa Morley, VP of Sales, joined other local businesses, organizations and volunteers to help Lifetime TV’s Designing Spaces remodel a recreation room at the Kids In Distress campus in Fort Lauderdale for an upcoming edition of the popular...
Global Vessel Security Training Deadline approaching!The global deadline for all seafarers to have met the level of training appropriate to their duties onboard for security training is 1 January 2014.It has always been known that for a vessel to truly have security, everyone in the crew must be vigilant....
Q: Amy, our new build is slated to have a virtual anchoring system. I am not sure how our crew will get trained in how to use this system and also is there any requirement for a certification for this? I know in the commercial world they call it Dynamic Positioning and that there are several levelsof...
Q. I noticed that you are telling people about the “NPRM” and STCW 2010 regulatory changes.I know you have been talking about this for a couple of years. When What are really going to happen?How concerned should I be? I currently hold a 200 ton USCG license and I have heard a lot of things...
Q. Amy,I have heard about the requirement for a Shipboard Safety Officer and I am not sure who needs to have this or what you have to do to be considered a safety officer. Can you help me? AndrewA. Andrew,Yes, I can help. Commercial yachts and ships over 500gt are required to be certified under theInternational...
Q. Amy, I currently hold my OOW 3000 ton and I am looking to upgrade. I am an American and I am thinking about getting dually certificated and obtaining my USCG license too. My significant other is a engineer who is also looking to improve his resume and get his Y4 or higher ticket. Between the twoof...
Q. OK, so I have heard of a Y4 and a Y2 and a DDE, and QMED and Chief and all of the other names for engineering licenses from the various countries around the world, but now I get my Safe Manning Certificate and it simply says that my boat needs an A-III/2 Engineer and an A-III/1 Engineer. How do I...
Q. Can you please explain the difference between the upcoming changes that are called NPRM and the changes you recently described as STCW 2010? I don’t understand the impact that each will have or the deadline for doing the new training, etc.A. This is a very timely and excellent question. Sometimes...
Many people have asked me how some of these crewmembers in their 20s and 30s have gotten all the way up to captain or chief engineer already, and more importantly how can they do it too. The short story is start your training and sea time documentation early and keep up with every upgrade you can as...
Tom Cartier is quoted by the Sun Sentinel in a recent article on the shift in Magnetic North.Pilots, boaters adjust to shift in magnetic northMagnetic north, the point at the top of the Earth that determines compass headings, is shifting its position at a rate of about 40 miles per year. In geologic...
As you all know, we have been hard at work to totally revamp our school registration, enrollment and course framework software. All of the new programming has been customized exclusively for MPT.Much of the work has been completed, including purchasing and installing all new hardware in the front office,...