# Ships Business and Maritime Law

Course number: 613
Provider: Maritime Professional Training (MPT)
Duration: 5 days
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Source: https://www.mptusa.com/course-details/ships-business-and-maritime-law-course-613
Export generated: 2026-10-19T15:17:22Z (not a course revision date)

## Overview


## Course description
This 5 day module is week two of the Ship Management Course #612 for chief mates and masters. When registering for these classes both weeks should be taken together whenever possible.

This module satisfies the knowledge requirement for Table A-II/2 of STCW as amended for the function Monitor and Control Compliance with Legislative Requirements and Measures to Ensure Safety of Life at Sea, Security and the Protection of the Marine Environment for certification as Chief Mate or Master on vessels of greater than 500gt.

The fee is discounted when taking them at the same time. $995. each separately or $1695. for both together ($295. savings).

## Prerequisites
No prerequisites are stated in the published course fields. Confirm individual eligibility with MPT.

## Required materials
None.

## Class dates, prices, and enrollment
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