Maine Maritime Academy

This 2-day course trains vessel personnel in security responsibilities, awareness, including emergencies, reporting, audits, threats, and knowledge of the ISPS code.  This course does involve interactive drills outside the classroom.

USCG Approval:

“This course satisfies the training requirements of 33 CFR 104.215(d)(1)(iv) and STCW Code Section A-VI/5 for an STCW endorsement as Vessel Security Officer.”

This course consists of 35 total hours:
– 27 hours of online coursework
–  8 hour final assessment taken on Maine Maritime’s campus

An assessment date can be arranged with the Continuing Education department once the online portion of the course is started.

Before being able to sit for the assessment, course completion must be verified by the Continuing Education department.

Leadership & Managerial Skills is for both deck and engine license holders who are upgrading to management level. Team working skills is also incorporated into this course, so operational level licensees can take this course and cover the components for both operational and managerial skills.

A total of 35 hours is required to complete this course:
– 27 hours of online coursework
– An 8 hour final assessment taken on Maine Maritime Academy’s campus

An assessment date can be arranged with the Continuing Education department once the online portion of the course is started.

Before being able to sit for the assessment, the Continuing Education department must verify the successful completion of the online portion of the course.

Engine Room Resource Management is for operational engine license holders. It is a requirement under the STCW-2010 guidelines.

A total of 35 hours is required to complete this course:
– 27 hours of online coursework
– An 8 hour final assessment taken on Maine Maritime Academy’s campus

An assessment date can be arranged with the Continuing Education department once the online portion of the course is started.

Before being able to sit for the assessment, the Continuing Education department must verify the successful completion of the online portion of the course.

This course meets mandatory training requirements for Crowd Management and Passenger Safety for mariners with applicable duties aboard RO-RO Passenger and other passenger vessels.  Individuals will learn about lifesaving tools, control plans, mustering techniques, and how to assist passengers to muster stations.

USCG Approval:

• Regulations V/2 paragraphs 4-7
• Regulation V/3 paragraphs 4-6 as specified in the STCW 95’ Code Sections A-V/2 and A-V/3 Volume 46 CFR Subpart J 15.1101-15.1105 (STCW Certification)
• CFR 46; Ch. 1 Subpart 171.01-171.105 (Passenger Vessels)

This course meets the mandatory STCW requirements for Crisis Management and Human Behavior training for mariners with applicable duties aboard Ro-Ro Passenger ships and on other passenger vessels.

The course is for individuals to learn to assist passengers in emergency situations, control passenger responses, and the tools for effective communication.

USCG Approval:

• Regulations V/2 paragraphs 7-8, & Regulation V/3 paragraphs 4-5
• Volume 46 CFR Subpart J 15.1101-15.1105 (STCW Certification)
• CFR 46; Ch.1, Subpart 171.01-171.105 (Passenger Vessels)

Students will be prepared to carry out the internal, supplier audits required by the ISO 9001. Have a full understanding of the documentation and auditing processes; examine the inter-relationship with Quality, Environmental & Safety Management Systems; gain practical skills & techniques, dos & don’ts of the voluntary ISO 9001.

The course is designed for marine safety professionals, ship owners, ship management specialists, and marine consultants. Participants are introduced to the evolution of the ISM code, safety management principle and how they apply to safe ship operation, and how to plan and prepare for audits.