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Apprentice Mate Steersman / Master of Towing Crossover Upgrade APX
Course 120

MPT is the most complete full service private maritime school in the country and has been training mariners since 1983. Our Fort Lauderdale based campuses host over 45,000 square feet of classrooms, deck and engineering training labs, the Ship's Store, and student service facilities.

Course Description

Apprentice Mate (Steersman) - Course #120
 
This is a 2 day USCG approved course.

Any applicant who has successfully completed our Apprentice Mate (Steersman) Upgrade (MARTPT-33) course within one year of application will satisfy:

The examination requirements of 46 CFR 11.466(a) for original issuance of an endorsement as Apprentice Mate (Steersman) of Towing Vessels (Near Coastal, Great Lakes and Inland, or Inland), PROVIDED applicant:

  • Is endorsed as Master of less than 200 GRT for the scope requested in the application; OR 
  • Has satisfied the examination requirements for Master of less than 200 GRT for the scope requested in the application within the previous 12 months.
Each student can receive a personal copy of the TOAR (Towing Officers Assessment Record) from MPT Student Services to have completed on their vessel towards their upgrade to Master or Mate (Pilot). No further examination will be required.
 

At the end of this course, students will learn about subjects specific to the Towing Vessel Industry including the following:
• Towing Vessel Operations
• Ice Operations/Navigation
• Navigation Safety Regulations
• Rules & Regulations for Uninspected Vessels
• Pilotage Laws in the United States
• Dangerous/Hazardous Cargo Regulations
• Barge Regulations (Operations)
• Charters
• Salvage & Maritime Liens
• Insurance
• Port Entry & Clearance Procedures
• ISM & Safety Management Systems

 
This course will not satisfy the requirements for western rivers endorsements.
 
NOTE: This course may be taken in lieu of an examination at a USCG Regional Examination Center (REC). It is highly recommended to obtain the student course notes (manual/textbook) for pre-study prior to entering the training course. 

2 day class in Fort Lauderdale