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USCG Deck |
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Why Choose MPT for your Masters and Mates Courses?
MPT’s training courses are taught by Captains with years of experience. They are highly trained and hold teaching certificates as well as coast guard licenses and numerous continuing education certificates. In addition to their high level of qualification, they are very passionate about teaching, they enjoy working with their students and truly care about their students success and in helping them meet their career and educational goals. Many courses are USCG Approved which allows you to do your examinations and/or practical assessments here at MPT.
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 USCG Deck Licenses and Documents
are available for all three levels of STCW:
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Support
Level: STCW A-II/4 |
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Operational
Level: STCW A-II/1 |
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Mate Limited
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Third Mate Unlimited
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Second Mate Unlimited
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Management
Level: STCW AII/2 |
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Management Level: STCW AII/3 |
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 What License Should I Get?
We recommend that you get the best license or combinations of licenses and documents you qualify for! Check out the sea time requirements and ask an MPT Admissions Representative for guidance. Please note that the information listed here, including sea time and training requirements is scheduled to change in the very near future. MPT recommends that you apply to the USCG for your license or document as soon as possible to avoid being in the new system and meeting the additional training and assessment requirements that will soon be necessary.
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Rating
Forming Part Of A Navigation Watch
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MMD's & Non-qualified Ratings
If you are working on a commercial U.S. Flagged vessel over 100grt. you are required to carry a Merchant Mariners Document (MMD. also called a Z-Card). There are several levels of ratings you can obtain on your Merchant Mariners Document. A merchant manners document will be endorsed with all of your unlicensed ratings. Unlicensed ratings can be qualified or non-qualified. The non-qualified ratings include food handler, wiper, ordinary seaman, and steward's department. Non-qualified ratings do not necessarily require any formal training or examination at the USCG. There are exceptions to this rule though, for instance if you will be standing a watch as a lookout or if your duties include designated safety or pollution prevention duties, you will be required to satisfy certain parts of STCW as amended. A rating forming part of a navigational watch, i.e. lookout, is considered a "Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman" (STOS). which requires training to satisfy STCW A-II/4. practical competency assessments, and Basic Safety Training. If you are an OS on the station bill with safety duties, you are required to complete BST.
Qualified Ratings
Qualified Ratings are unlicensed ratings that show that you are "qualified" for certain positions such as Able Seaman. Qualified Member of the Engine Department, Tankerman, Medical Person In Charge, etc. To obtain a qualified rating, you must complete several prerequisites including sea time experience, assessments, training and in some cases a written examination. The following information will outline the requirements for an endorsement as Able Seaman. For specific information on Tankerman. QMED. or Medical Person In Charge, please ask an MPT admissions representative.
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Able Seaman |
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On inspected commercial vessels over 100 gross tons a specified percentage of the deck crew must hold Merchant Mariner's Documents endorsed as Able Seaman. An Able Seaman (AB) document is also necessary for you to upgrade your Master's License, obtain or Oceans Route on your license or be approved for an OICNW License. The level of Able Seaman you qualify for is determined by the amount of sea time you have, the size of the vessels, as well as the waters they were operated on. Our 6 day USCG Approved Program is approved to satisfy testing requirements for Able Seaman. Note: STCW Requirements, including but not limited to Practical Assessments. BST, PSC or Lifeboatman must be taken separately to the Able Seaman Course.
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Able Seaman Unlimited |
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Able Seaman Limited |
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Able Seaman Special
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Able Seaman Special
OSV |
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Mate
OICNW 500grt/1600grt/3000gt/3rd Unlimited
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GUIDANCE:
It is imperative that you submit your
upgrade paperwork as soon as possible
to remain in the transitional system for
general service requirements, training,
testing and assessments. New checklists are
currently being released by the USCG and
dramatically increase sea time requirements,
training, and practical assessments of
competency. The written testing is not
expected to change as it already represents
the new system standards.
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General Requirements |
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Seatime
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1080 days of qualifying sea time
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180 days as Able Seaman while holding AB (for 500t – 360 days over 50t, for 1600
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360 days over 100t, for 3rd Mate Unlimited, all 1080 over 200 with 540 of them over 1600t)
Prerequisite Training
Practical Assessments
OICNW Assessments
Checklist
Practical Assessments
1) Radar Observer .............................................................5 days
2) Advanced Fire Fighting ...................................................5 days
3) ARPA ............................................................................4 days
4) GMDSS ........................................................................10 days
5) Terrestrial & Coastal Navigation .....................................10 days
6) Deck Officer – General Subjects & Rules Exam Prep ...........5 days
7) Celestial Navigation .......................................................15 days
8) Medical Care Provider .....................................................3 days
9) Basic Meteorology ..........................................................5 days
10) Watch keeping and BRM ..............................................10 days
11) Visual Signaling/Emergency/SAR ...................................5 days
12) Basic Ship Stability & Construction .................................5 days
13) Cargo Handling & Stowage ...........................................5 days
14) Magnetic & Gyro Compass Course ..................................3 days
15) Electronic Navigation ....................................................5 days
16) Basic Ship Handling & Steering Control ..........................5 days
USCG Exams
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Master/Mate Up To 200grt/500gt
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Mate Up To 200grt/500gt ITC: |
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At least 360 days of boating experience including 90 within the past 3 years. If you have 180 days of offshore experience, you can also get Mate Near Coastal (200 miles) license, otherwise you will get an inland route. If 180 days of your sea time is over 100gt you will get 200gt. If 180 days is over 50gt but under 100, you will get a 150gt license, then you can upgrade without testing when you get bigger boat time.
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Master Up To 200grt/500gt ITC: |
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At least 720 days of boating experience in your career, including 90 days within past 3 years. At least 360 days of your seatime must be serving as a mate or master while holding a license. If you have 360 days of offshore experience, you can also get Master Near Coastal (200 miles) license, otherwise you will get an inland route. If 180 days of your sea time is over 100gt you will get 200gt. If 180 days is over 50gt but under 100, you will get a 150gt license, then you can upgrade without testing when you get bigger boat time.
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Master 500grt/1600grt/3000gt |
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General Requirements |
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Seatime: (Changing drastically in near future)
Master NC or OC 500grt:
1080 minimum total career days including:
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540 days on near coastal or oceans routes
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720 days as OICNW or Master while holding a license
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360 days of licensed service on a vessel over 50grt
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90 days in the last three years on a vessel of at least 50grt
Master NC or OC 1600grt/3000grt/ ITC:
1440 minimum total career days including:
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720 days on near coastal or oceans routes
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720 days as OICNW or Master while holding a license
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720 days of service on a vessel over 100grt (at least 1/2 with a license)
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90 days in the last three years on a vessel of at least 100grt
Practical Assessments
RFPNW Assessments (exempt if you already hold Able Seaman)
Note: Some REC’s require OICNW Control Sheets Master Control Sheets (to be published and currently pending)
Training or Certification:
(Increasing in near future with new system)
1) Radar Observer Unlimited
2) Advanced Firefighting
3) ARPA (restricted license if not taken)
4) GMDSS (restricted if not taken, but required by MCA)
5) Proficiency in Survival Craft
6) Medical First Aid or Medical Person In Charge
7) Bridge Resource Management
8) Basic Safety Training
9) Celestial Navigation with Practical Assessments
10) Deck Officer License Exam Course
11) Able Seaman Qualification
12) RFPNW Assessments (if you do not already hold an AB)
13) Visual Signaling – Flashing Light
USCG EXAMS
NOTE: If you are not evaluated under this system, there will be additional requirements not yet defined by the USCG. Please also note that this is current as of the day it was written. USCG changes can occur at any time without warning.
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2nd
Mate Unlimited
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Seatime for Upgrade to 2nd mate
360 days as third mate or 180 days as third mate plus 360 as AB while holding third mate. In the new system there is no exam to go from 3rd to 2nd mate. If you hold a 2nd mate issued under the old system, you would take the old system upgrade exam to go from 3rd to 2nd. The deadline to upgrade with the old system exam is February 2007.
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Master
or Chief Mate Oceans Unlimited
PER POLICY LETTER 04-02
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General Requirements |
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Seatime Prerequisites:
Chief Mate Unlimited:
360 days as 2nd mate or 180 days as 2nd mate plus 360 days as third mate while holding 2nd mate.
Master Unlimited:
360 days as Chief mate or 180 days as Chief mate plus 360 days as second mate while holding Chief mate.
*Under the new system there are no exams to upgrade from Chief Mate to Master. If you hold a Chief Mate issued under the old system, you would continue in the old system and take the old Master Upgrade Exam, the deadline to upgrade to Master under the old system is February 2007.
Assessments
Master/Chief Mate Assessments
Training or Certification
1) ARPA (restricted license if not taken)
2) GMDSS (restricted license if not taken)
3) Advanced Stability
4) Advanced Shiphandling
5) Advanced Navigation
6) Advanced Meteorology
7) Advanced Watchkeeping/COLREGS
8) Advanced Cargo Handling
9) Marine Propulsion Plants
10) Ship Management
11) Medical Person In Charge
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Towing
Industry
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Towing Vessel Licenses are endorsed for operation on one or more of the following geographic areas:
Oceans
Near Coastal Waters
Great Lakes & Inland
Western Rivers
Limited Local Area
Harbor Assist (initially not available)
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Master Of Towing (FORMERLY OUTV) |
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 Requirements are as follows:
48 months (1440 days) of service of which
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18 months (540 days) service as mate (pilot) of towing vessels +26 feet
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90 days on route applied for
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No exam unless route change requires it
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Be at least 21 years old
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Mate (Pilot) Of Towing
(Formerly 2nd Class OUTV) |
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Requirements are as follows:
30 months (900 days) of service of which
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12 months (360 days) service as an apprentice mate (steersman) on a towing vessel over 26 feet
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A completed TOAR (Towing Officer’s Assessment Record)
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90 days on route applied for
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No exam unless route change requires it
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Be at least 19 years old
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Apprentice Mate
(Steersman) Of Towing |
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Requirements are as follows:
18 months (540 days) of service of which
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12 months (360 days) service on a towing vessel over 26 feet
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90 days on route applied for
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Approved Training Program with exam available at Maritime Professional Training OR test at USCG
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Be at least 18 years old
NOTE: Existing towing licenses issued prior to May 21, 2001 will be grandfathered to master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels as appropriate. Inspected vessel Master or Mate licenses over 200 tons with 90 days towing service will be grandfathered.
If you need further information, consult USCG NVIC 4-01.
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Inland
Licenses |
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USCG Inland Licenses are completely exempt from the requirements of STCW. Some inland companies do require certain crewmembers to attend safety oriented courses that are part of STCW such as Basic Safety Training, Firefighting, or Advanced Medical Courses.
The USCG offers Inland Mate and Master Licenses at all levels from up to 100 ton to 200/ 500/ 1600 and Unlimited tonnage.
If you are working exclusively on Inland waters, please call an MPT admissions representative for license requirements and application assistance.
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Fishing Industry Licenses |
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 The USCG has a special category of licenses available for the Commercial Uninspected Fishing Vessel Industry for UFIV’s up to 5000grt.
If you are working exclusively on UFIV, please call an MPT admissions representative for license requirements and application assistance.
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Routes Definitions |
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Inland |
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Inland licenses include the Inland waters of the United States. These waters, as well as the Great Lakes are completely exempt from STCW Requirements.
Licenses:
Same as old system for any tonnage license. NOTE: Individuals with inland licenses cannot convert to STCW Near Coastal or Oceans Licenses without completely changing to new system and meeting all sea time, new training and assessment requirements.
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Domestic Near Coastal |
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Voyages that are within 200 miles of the U.S. shore traveling from U.S. Port to U.S. port without entering a foreign port. (i.e. Miami to New York via the Ocean) Vessels up to 200gt are exempt from STCW regulations when operating exclusively on domestic near coastal voyages.
Licenses:
Same as old system for licenses up to 200grt. Licenses over 200grt require full STCW Compliance under new system.
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Foreign Going - STCW Near Coastal |
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Voyages that are within 200 miles of the U.S. shore traveling from U.S. Port to a Foreign port in a neighboring country with a bilateral agreement with the U.S. to accept a near coastal route.(i.e. Miami to the Bahamas or Mexico) STCW Compliance is required regardless of vessel size.
Licenses:
Same as old system for licenses up to 200grt with gap closing STCW requirements. Licenses over 200grt require full STCW Compliance under new system.
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Foreign Going - STCW Oceans |
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Voyages that exceed 200 miles off the U.S. shore traveling from U.S. Port to a Foreign port. (i.e. Miami to the Bermuda) STCW Compliance is required regardless of vessel size. An Oceans Endorsement is also required regardless of vessel size; however please note that under the new regulations (post February 1, 2002) only licenses of 500 tons and over are eligible for STCW, Foreign Going OCEANS Endorsements.
Licenses:
This level is only available to licenses over 200grt, and therefore requires full new system.
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STCW
Gap Closing Compliance |
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Note: All existing licenses were required to be compliant with STCW 95 before the deadline, which was February 1, 2003. These were called Gap Closing requirements and were designed to enable existing mariners to gain compliance without having to meet the entire new system.
If you have not obtained your STCW Certificate from the USCG yet, most REC’s will continue to assist existing mariners in obtaining their compliance by requiring the following training. This is changing in the near future and certain USCG REC’s may already require additional courses or assessments to gain compliance.
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Unlicensed Crewmembers: Ratings / Support Level
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Non-Qualified Ratings:
MMD's & Non-qualified Ratings
i.e. Deckhand, steward, chef, etc (when on station bill/or assigned to safety duties ).
- Take the Basic Safety Training Program: 4 modules, 5 days
- Passenger vessels carrying +12 passengers - Crowd Management
NOTE: Always keep your training certificates with you as proof of compliance when entering a foreign port. You do not need to submit your paperwork to the USCG for processing unless you are “specially trained” with the additional RFPNW Assessments and A-II/4 training, which places you into a qualified rating category as listed below.
Qualified Ratings:
i.e. Able Seaman, RFPNW, Lifeboatman, QMED/RFPEW, Tankerman
- Basic Safety Training Courses – 4 modules, 5 days
- Proficiency in Survival Craft/Rescue Boat (if hold Lifeboatman you are exempt)
- RFPNW or RFPEW Assessments (through training or onboard participation)
- Passenger vessels carrying +12 passengers - Crowd Management
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Licensed Crewmembers: |
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Master, Mate up to 100 gross tons:
(When used for Foreign Voyages)
- Take the Basic Safety Training Program: 4 modules, 5 days
- Passenger vessels carrying +12 passengers - Crowd Management & Crisis Management/Human Behavior
Master, Mate up to 200 grt/500itc:
(When used for Foreign Voyages)
- Basic Safety Training Program (4 modules)
- Bridge Resource Management Program
- Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (any level)
- Passenger vessels carrying +12 passengers - Crowd Management & Crisis Management/Human Behavior
Master & Chief Mate 500grt through Unlimited:
Existing License
- Basic Safety Training Program: (station bill may require Advanced Fire fighting)
- Bridge Resource Management
- Proficiency in Survival Craft (if you hold a Lifeboatman document you are exempt)
- ARPA – (If your vessel is equipped).
- GMDSS – (If your vessel is equipped)
- Medical First Aid Provider or Medical Person In Charge
- Fast Rescue Boat - If your vessel is equipped are you are on the station bill as an operator.
- Passenger vessels carrying +12 passengers - Crowd Management & Crisis Management/Human Behavior
OICNW / Third & Second Mate 500grt through Unlimited:
Existing License
- Basic Safety Training Program: (station bill may require Advanced Fire fighting)
- Bridge Resource Management
- Proficiency in Survival Craft (if you hold a Lifeboatman document you are exempt)
- Medical Care Provider
- ARPA
- GMDSS
- Passenger vessels carrying +12 passengers - Crowd Management & Crisis Management
- If your vessel carries more than 250 barrels of dangerous liquids, you may also be required to take a Dangerous Liquids PIC Tankerman Program.
Engineers: Chief, OICEW / Assistant and DDE:
Existing License
- Basic Safety Training Program: 4 modules (station bill may require Advanced Fire fighting)
- Proficiency in Survival Craft (if you hold a Lifeboatman document you are exempt)
- Medical First Aid Provider
- If your vessel carries more than 250 barrels of dangerous liquids, you may also be required to take a Dangerous Liquids PIC or DL Engineer Program
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